Part Two: Chapter 6, (pg 165-203) Summary

The King's visit is finally winding down. Near the end of his visit, he becomes moody and difficult to entertain. At one of the last banquets, Celia finds herself sitting next to Leonard Darce. Throughout dinner Leonard tries to gain Celia's attention as well as her affections. Leonard is shocked that Celia will not return affection towards him. No woman has even denied him before. Leonard finally asks Celia if she loves someone else. She says that she does and he becomes infuriated. He storms off to sit next to his sister.

That same night, Dr Julian is forced to put up with the company of the Allens at the Spread Eagle. Now that Mistress Allen has overcome her drunken fit, Julian can see that she is a somewhat attractive woman. Mistress Allen begins to...