To Capture a Lord's Heart

Chapter One-A Lord of a fallen Castle

"It is scandalous that a servant is killed, son", Lady Elizabeth Lowell, declared. She stared at her son with an accusing glare, as if he committed the crime...And not an enemy who hated his family. He watched his father shake his head.

"He died because I failed him; he died because I was hunting in the woods. And there was no security. Both of you were in town for business".

"Are you blaming us for your failures? You're a failure".

"How dare you blame me? I have been educated in private schools in Oxford; I have strived to be worthy of this Lordship that I am indebted to thanks to King George III".

"He is a King; you're not a King, son".

"I dare say, Mother, that your patronising display of arrogance is unbecoming of a Lady". He sat down the huge, mahogany seat, and saw Jacobs, the butler, appear.

"Dinner is served M'Lady, M'Lords".

"Thank you, Jacobs".

The butler bowed...Then served the Lowell Royal Family there meal. He poured red colored wine into a three gold colored goblets, then made sure his white colored gloves were stained, when he served them.

"If you need me, let me know".

He bowed again, then opened the doors...And headed to his own chambers...And ignored the feud that threatened to blow up again.

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Lord Lowell had short, brown colored hair, brown colored eyes,  and tall. 

He wore a dark, blue colored suit; a white colored cravat; dark, brown colored hunting breeches; a black colored belt;  brown colored socks; and brown colored hunting boots on his feet.

On his left hand was a gold colored, Swiss watch; on his right hand was nothing. He was 26 years old, and wasn't married-yet.

"Why haven't you married?".  Lady Lowell enquired.

"I haven't got the time, Mother.  Taking care of this Castle is  demanding".

"You're always complaining".

"I shall not decide to continue this converation...Once dinner ends, I shall go to London Town....And seek better company".

"You will not leave; you will stay".

"Why? There's nothing here to keep me here".

"M'Lady, he is right".  Lord Lowell interrupted.

"You're no better than he is, George".

Lord Lowell wasn't used to be called by his name so informally. He stared at his wife, then took a long, deep breath.

"Be quiet!".

And she stared back at her husband, and cried.

"You both are intolerable". Lord Frederick Lowell ate his pig, potatoes, beans, and enjoyed the gravy  that covered the expensive plates that were on the royal Dining Table.

Lady Lowell wore a pink colored gown.

On her head was a silver colored tiara.

Her face was covered in heavy make up.

She wore a brown colored corset. And red colored lipstick. And silver colored high-heeled slippers on her small feet.

And she had ample breasts.

Lord George Lowell wore a blue colored suit;  a blue colored cravat;  light, brown colored breeches;  a brown colored belt; and brown colored, (polished) boots on his feet. 

On his head was a gold colored crown on his head.

He was wearing a diamond wedding ring on his right, middle finger. His wife had also a diamond wedding ring on her right, middle finger as well.

Suddenly the door opened.

"Excuse me M'Lords, M'Lady...we have company".  Jacobs, the Butler bowed. He had short, black colored hair; brown colored eyes, and average height.

He wore a black colored Butler's suit; a white colored cravat; black colored breeches; a black colored belt; white colored gloves on his hands;  and black colored, (polished) boots on his feet.

On his right hand was a gold colored Swiss watch.

And he was 43 years old.

"Pray tell, who is it?".  Lord Lowell enquired.

"Lord and Lady Delaware. And their children: Prince and Princess Delaware".  Jacobs waited the news to sink in.

"They're here! This isn't a good time...".

"They have urgent news to tell you, M'Lord".

"Very well...Send them in!".  

Jacobs bowed,  then opened the doors.

And the other Royal Family members arrived with a pale look on their faces.

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