"Desperately," Jacques replied, unthinkingly truthful. He colored at once, once he had realized what he had said, and tugged on his tricolor sash. "I- I would not have you believe I- I at all regret having been chosen to help represent France and her interests here in England. England is a- a very charming company. Its people are very charming too." Clumsy compliment, but he'd made the attempt. "Have you always been in London."