Please extend my condolences to your wife. I know my own wife was looking forwards to her visit, however, she knows that the management and running of her husbands household must take priority, and as such should be commended.
I look forwards to inspecting your Arabs, if you will indulge me. The foals this year have been remarkably disappointing, I am afraid, and I am forced to resort to finding a new stud stallion to inhabit my stables this autumn. Perhaps one of your stallions would be suitable?
For you, my Lord, I shall reserve a suit. I trust you will bring your own valet, although other waiting staff will of course be provided.
God Save The King, and All His Lands, Lord Tobias Hurst, Duke of Devon