My Dearest Lord Tobias, if I may be so forward as to call you that.
Thank you so much for the speedy reply with which you wrote. It shows great form of character, I have always believed, to answer ones letters promptly. I am saddened to tell you I do not keep birds of my own since my arrival in England. An apartment is such a cruel place to keep such a brilliant creature but I do still retain my gloves and gauntlets and would be more than happy to bring a spare set should any lady forget her own.
I do so enjoy occasions when new outfits are called for. I shall hasten to your wife's tailor at once. I hear her tastes are quite exquisite and have no doubt any tailor favoured by her must be also.
Could you tell me if you have considered the menu for the dinner? I ask simply so I may choose which style to dress in. I would not want to wear something terribly grand if we are to have stew and port, and then a little light musical entertainment and dancing after supper. I would feel awfully out of place and fear I would encumber myself in the dancing and almost certainly everyone else around me.