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Lord Tobias Hurst, Duke of Devon (lord_hurst) wrote in toujoursliberer,
@ 2008-05-16 09:24:00

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Lord Hurst Invites You...
Item: Invitation to a Hunting Party and Picnic
Who: Lord Tobias Hurst, Duke of Devon
Warnings: None
Open to: All nobles, upper-class persons, escaped French Aristocrats and their servants and stable-hands.

Note: The Hunting Party and picnic are not to take place here, but on a separate post. This is a place to discuss with Lord Hurst any arrangements that might be necessary for your stay at Bailston Abbey, or to discuss the up-coming Hunt with fellow players.

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loveanddespair
2008-05-16 10:29 am UTC (link)

Hesper had left the little pile of letters on her dressing table, a thoughtful gesture. Sabana sorted through them, placing them in matter of correspondences and importance when she came across the invitation. She read it thoroughly, twice, before replying.

My Dear Lord Hurst,

I would be most delighted to attend your hunting party. Hawking is one of my most favourite pleasures - could you tell me please if you will be arranging for birds as well as for dogs and horses?

What it the expected dress of England? I admit I have not yet enjoyed a sporting event in your fair country and am at a loss for the proper clothing. Is there something special I should purchase? Also, I will require a room for myself and my maid as I cannot foresee being able to stand the journey from and to London twice in one day. Will there be a supper for those staying on? Should I bring a gown more adequate for that occasion too?

I am so looking forward to the event.
Yours faithfully,

Sabana Alvarez, Duchess du Foix

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lord_hurst
2008-05-16 11:22 am UTC (link)

Señorita Alvarez,

Your acceptance of my invitation honours me. I remember your performance in Les Boréades at the Opéra-Comique with great pleasure. The news you had come to England and your safety was assured delighted my entire household.

I shall be providing birds, as in my experience a bird tired from travelling does not compete well against it's fellows. However, you should wish to bring your own gauntlets and hawking gloves, if at all possible my dear Señorita, as I have few suitable for a lady's hand.

I would advise you to meet with an exquisite tailor, Mr Gilbert Osgood, who makes garments for my wife for every occasion. I am sure he will be able to provide you with the most suitable gown for the events. If you wish to stay the evening, perhaps another garment would also be appropriate, as we expect to have dinner, and a dance afterwards, for those guests remaining overnight.

Your humble servant,

Lord Tobias Hurst, Duke of Devon

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loveanddespair
2008-05-16 06:17 pm UTC (link)

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.

Yours in growing fondness,

Sabana Alvarez

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lord_hurst
2008-05-16 08:02 pm UTC (link)

My dearest Señorita,

It is not too forward at all, I am delighted by the informality.

I agree, an apartment is hardly the place to keep such a magnificent creature. Perhaps, if the arrangement met with your approval, I would be able to house a bird of your choosing, since the sport is your favourite? It would be an honour and a pleasure, I assure you.

I am afraid I have not yet considered the menu. However, considering the picnic, it is likely that supper will be a light one, perhaps featuring the game captured earlier that day. Of course, if you have any suggestions I would be happy to hear them.

Yours in humble admiration,
Lord Tobias Hurst

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loveanddespair
2008-05-16 10:21 pm UTC (link)

My Dear Lord Tobias,

Such a kind proposal, and one which I will have to accept. I would like nothing more than to keep a bird housed with you. Perhaps we could discuss the best type for a lady of my standing when we meet at your party. Would there be a fee involved in housing it?

A light supper of game would be most excellent, I believe, and would fit what one hopes to be a light and enjoyable day. Therefore I shall pack my dresses accordingly.

Yours fondly,
Duchess Sabana

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lord_hurst
2008-05-16 10:29 pm UTC (link)

Dear Duchess,

There will be no fee, my dear, but I would request the pleasure of your company at intervals as so your bird does not become complacent. I would think a Silver Peregrine Falcon would suit you best both in social standing and in personality. But it is of course your choice, and I will only guide you best I can with what little knowledge I possess.

Lord Tobias

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	loveanddespair 2008-05-17 05:24 pm UTC (link)
	Dear Lord Tobias, I think trips to your splendid home in Devon would do both I and the bird the world of good. I would certainly not want either of us to grown complacent. A Silver Peregrine Falcon sounds a very fine bird indeed. Do you keep any so I might inspect them on the visit if we have the time? Yours, Sabana (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	lord_hurst 2008-05-19 08:16 am UTC (link)
	My dear Sabana, I will insure that there are several examples of these elegant and beautiful birds for your inspection. Perhaps if one does capture your heart, you would be so kind as to pick a bird from my collection? As a gift from a most honoured admirer. Yours, Lord Tobias. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	loveanddespair 2008-05-19 10:38 am UTC (link)
	My Dear Lord Hurst, Such a kind thought and gesture. I am most certain I shall find many birds to my liking in a collection such as grand as yours and be besides myself when it comes time to choose. Yours, Sabana. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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