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Val took the drink and brought it to his lips. He then said carefully, "Princess Amelie is a beautiful woman. No doubt a jewel to your kingdom and a source of pride for you." He followed the King. "I worry that perhaps her impression of me that will be found wanting. I did after all greet her with sweat on my brow as if I were a boorish man fresh from a hunt."

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Lorraine's quiet blustering that of course there were no romantic overtures or anything of the like to which was ignored. And then when they entered the room, she exclaimed, "Oh dear me. My lady, this is a beautiful room and the view is simply gorgeous." Lorraine darted to peer out the window. "I'm sure I will be very comfortable here."

She took a slow walk around the room as if admiring the crests and adornments, but was really looking for signs listening devices and secret panels. The first look through revealed nothing and she was rather disappointed. So instead she turned her attentions to Amelie. "Thank you ever so much for your hospitality. I'll have such a good night's sleep after spending some dreadful nights on the road." She fanned herself, "You will not believe the strenuous ride we had, I'm sure you understand, my lady. But my lord prince endeavored on with great stamina. He was quite eager to get here to meet you, my lady."