She examined Michelle’s pale face. Selling out of the Army to take up his inheritance had spelled boredom to Gerald Alderley. She followed the official back into his room. “Miss Pellissier,” Brendon said gently, “I am afraid that some fresh trouble has come to you. But I can't consent to the course you would pursue—at least, not till I've given it due consideration. ’ Roding gave him a look of respect. I want her to tell me the whole truth about this extraordinary marriage. And the way he and the other men looked at her! The desire was plain on their faces, so many noblemen reduced to their simplest elements! They looked at her sideways, they looked at her backside, scanning her blue eyes and even looking right into her face. Wasn't the river beautiful under the moonlight?" "We did not leave our cabins. He had got here at speed by that means. But I suppose as I’ll have to wait until you can hear me to tell you again. Not at all.