In Pursuit of a Scottish Lady (Moonstone Magic Book 2) by Hunt Brenda

Author:Hunt, Brenda [Hunt, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-01-05T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Nothing is unimportant to a man plunged in despair.

Epigram

Worth rode into the stable yard of Mannery House and handed the startled groom that was exiting the stable the reins to Athena.

“Rub her down good. See to it she is well taken care of. She and I have been riding long and hard these last few days.” He stopped for a moment and rubbed her muzzle. She nickered softly. “I promise you, I will find her,” he whispered in her ear.

The young lad nodded and grabbed the offered reins. The black Hessian that stood before him was an excellent example of horse flesh. The Duke would find such an animal and bring her home.

Worth took long strides through the yard and entered Mannery House through the back servants entrance. He did not want it known yet, he was back in London. Several of his staff sat about the kitchen table.

“Meyers, I need to send a message to the Marquess of Lynden. I need it delivered as soon I have it written. I also need to send a message to Bow Street to a runner named Oxley. I need to speak with him immediately as well.”

Worth watched as his staff rose in unison. None were surprised to see him come through the servants’ entrance. He had done it numerous times in the past. His sudden appearance is what surprised them. But then, he had been known to suddenly appear at all hours of the day and night. They were not surprised to see the condition of his appearance of dirt and grime.

“Bennings, please see to a bath for me and set out my most elegant clothes. I want the Duke of Worthingston to be seen in all his glory.” He knew Bennings would dress him to the nines.

Worth continued walking through on his way to the study. There was much to be done and he had no time to lose. His staff scattered about doing whatever they could to help. By riding long and hard he had made it to London only half a day behind Edward and Lili. But London was a large area and they could lose themselves, if they set their mind on it. That was why he needed Oxley.

Meyers had been the head butler for the past twenty years, here at Mannery House. He was perhaps the only person besides those in the war department, who knew about the Duke’s reconnoiter trips on the continent. He followed close on the Duke’s heels.

The Duke did not come in issuing orders like this, if there was not something serious afoot. He had been gone for several months now. His correspondence with the staff had been minimal but it was what he, Meyers and the staff had long been used to. But this time, the sense of urgency was imminent.

Worth threw open the doors to his study and went straight to his desk. He pulled paper and quill and began to write. He just prayed Lynden was home. He was in need of his assistance.

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