Love Finds You in Prince Edward Island by Susan Page Davis

Author:Susan Page Davis
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance, Love Finds You in Prince Edward Island Canada:, Religious & Inspirational Fiction, Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical, Religion & Spirituality, Christian Books & Bibles, Literature & Fiction
Publisher: Summerside
Published: 2011-12-02T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Peter fetched his boots from the armoire and sat down in a chair covered with jacquard brocade to pull them on. They gleamed in the afternoon sunlight that spilled in between the heavy gold curtains—fine boots the earl had insisted on buying for him for just such an occasion as this, riding out with the prince.

He finished with the boots, rose, and reached for his hat and gloves. All set for the ride now. Peter looked out the window. The prince and his friends—the two equerries, Captain Grey and Major Teesdale—were heading for the stable while the band carried its instruments to the back garden. They would have only an hour for the ride, after which the prince must put in an appearance at the lawn party. Peter hurried down the stairs and out to the stable yard. Gravel and straw had been strewn in the worst of the muddy spots and made getting to the barns easier.

“Oh, there you are, Stark,” the earl called. Peter hastened to his side. Washburn stood with the Duke of Newcastle and a local couple named Mulgrave. “We’ll be riding in a carriage behind His Royal Highness and the others.”

Peter bowed slightly. “If you’d prefer, I can ride in the carriage, my lord.”

“No, no. You go on and enjoy yourself. You young fellows seem to have no end of energy, and I know how much you love riding.” Washburn stepped away from the others and lowered his voice. “Newcastle’s complaining of a sore throat, and St. Germains has the sniffles. It’s this damp. At least the prince is holding up well.”

“Yes, he has a strong constitution.” Peter looked up at the gray sky. For now, the rain held off, though the soft breeze brought moisture that beaded on every surface and a threat of more showers to come.

Washburn sighed. “Well, he knows he can’t get sick before he opens that bridge in Montreal and lays the cornerstone for the parliament building in Ottawa.”

Peter repressed a smile. Washburn seemed to believe that royals could control their health until all official duties were completed. Maybe they had a secret the likes of Peter didn’t know.

“Yes, sir. I’m sure the prince will perform admirably at those events.”

“Hmm, yes, he’s done very well so far. Well, go on, lad. Get your horse and have at it. I shall enjoy a good visit with these folks. I believe a couple more carriages are coming along.”

Peter hurried to the stable door. The prince’s ride was turning into a cavalcade of dignitaries, rather than a peaceful outing with a couple of friends. At least the young man would get some exercise and fresh air. By the time they led out their saddled mounts, the clouds had thinned even more and the sun shot tentative rays between the wisps that remained. Peter began to hope that Mrs. Dundas’s party would not be deluged after all.

The horseback party included George Dundas. He was privileged to slip off for some recreation while his wife fussed over the final details of the public lawn party.

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