Duncan Melville Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 A short note written on pure white cotton rag card, with purple-black oak gall ink, in a masculine script without adornments. It was delivered by a footman liveried in Melville colors to Prince Rupert's offices at the earliest reasonable time. Lord Beverley, I have returned to London but two nights ago, due to the inclement weather. I know it is kind of short notice, but would you and your lady wife be able to join me for tea this afternoon? I would truly be honoured. Your humble and obedient servant, Lord Melville The note was hand-delivered along two bottles of wine. One bottle of claret from Château Latour in Gascony, and a bottle of a sweet yet zesty white from Château d'Yquem in the Gironde. The footman was instructed to wait for a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Saint-Leger Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Eeeek, yes, he shall come (Sorry I thought this was the response box to your PM LOL, let me make a real post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Saint-Leger Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Once Beverley arrived to the palace for the day, he received Melville's card and gift. The response came by one of Rupert's many message-delivering pages: My Lord, I shall be happy to join you for tea. I have already left my lady wife at Brooke House to prepare for tonight's ball, so she will not be able to join us. Beverley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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