Dale was even more shocked and indeed, horrified when she saw the angry look on Governess Carson’s face who glared at Dale and said sternly, “How ...are you come downstairs and leave your room in such a mess? I get so many complaints from the carers that you old women create so much additional work for them. They even ask for permission to be allowed to spank your bottoms rather than just smack your legs, and I have resisted that for so long. However, when I see a messy room like this I wonder. "Another squeak followed. This time from the feet of my chair as I stood up with wide eyes. Now the class turned to me, on their faces expressions that indicated I was the puzzle, instead of the other way around. "What -- " I was unable to finish, as Mr. Ackers raised one hand to face me while he continued slapping his buttcheeks with the other hand. Double-time."Frank Fowl, was it?" he voiced through the slapping sounds rattling through the classroom. I tried to ignore Rachel shuffling in her. ‘Oh, did we come at a bad time?’ Chris asked with a raw smile as I tried to cover my chest with the robe. ‘ No, no guys come on in.’ I welcomed them, but hesitantly. We walked back to the kitchen and they got themselves each a pint of cold water. Now, the boys normally looked at me a lot but not in an inappropriate way, more flattering. This time though, it was bordering on creepy. They stood in the room, across from me, drinking and talking about work. They did their best not to stare but. Thus, when Arnulf solemnly announced the betrothal of his sister-in-law with the Count of Nassau, there was no surprise or astonishment, but certainly jubilation. The merchants hoped for easier trade with the Nassau dominions, and the soldiers were glad to have one border less to guard. Having their powerful neighbour for an ally would also discourage other enemies from offering provocation.Several of the soldiers were also looking forward to advancement. With Nele married to Baron Arnulf and.