Vincent stepped down from the carriage, wincing as he did so. Delaney was worried for him but she was now distracted by her excitement to be home once again. As late as it was in the night when she looked up towards the doors to the manor she was surprised to see their people flooding out, excited to see them.
"My Lord and Lady you're back!"
"We've been so worried!"
"Thank goodness you're home!"
Delaney giggled and began greeting people. Vincent forced a smile, trying to ignore his pain, and nodded, saying hello to a few people but mostly leaving the talking to his wife. Some of the servants were dressed but most were out wrapped in robes and slippers, even in the chilly spring night air. They had been roused from their beds by the excitement.
"You're all going to catch colds," Delaney laughed and shooed them towards the doors, "Then this beautiful manor will fall apart without you."
