Aimé shrugged. He knew he must appear very dull but he could hardly tell her exactly what England was really like, formal to the eye but behind closed doors a strange world of unbridled passions and closet romances and everyone with secrets.
"I'm sure there will be a duel soon. There is talk of a war with France, an invasion to liberate the country. Everyone has an opinion on the matter and most are willing to come to blows about it." He said, hoping that at least would appeal to her.