Entry 12.1
Imagine the shock we felt when the Mad Beasts charged into the Ballroom! To think Werewolves would have the effrontery to attack such an Illustrious Gathering! Indeed, Lady A– remarked it finally proves their total lack of Breeding.
No one had any Long Range Weapons to hand as they rather clash with Evening Wear, but in mere seconds most of the Guests had produced Silver Knives and the occasional Small Pistol.
Yours Truly naturally had her knives drawn and was crouched in position before many of the other Ladies.
(I have specially commissioned hidden slits in my dress that allow me to reach through to the knives strapped to my body. This way I do not have to ruin the line of a skirt with weaponry, yet I can defend myself with Great Alacrity. I must recommend them as an essential to any Young Lady.)
A particularly ferocious Beast was bounding toward me. I held the Trinity Stance and met the Yellow Eyes without a trace of Fear. Moreover, I saw that Sir T– was engaged with an Unnatural nearby. Indeed, I was in his eye-line.
If I felled this Creature with my Usual Grace, he was sure to see! Think of what Connections would be afforded then! Imagine humble Lady H– Hunting with the Highest in the Realm!
But before I could sink my dagger into the hairy Throat, I was thrown to one side!
When I recovered (it was only an instant I assure you) I saw that it was my own Husband who had kept me from my Kill! In one swift movement, he plunged his knife into the Beast’s eye and thereby robbed me of my Glory!
I know, my Dears, that I am to Love and Obey my Lord H–, but I must admit I have never felt such a fury.
On the carriage ride home, I addressed him in the sweetest of voices inquiring as to why he would Humiliate me so. And my lovelies, he dared reply that he rather thought my Abilities to Protect myself and our Empire were hindered by the punch I had consumed. To Think!
I believe he suspected my Righteous Anger, because he claimed it was his Love for me and Concern for my Person that led him to his actions. But this was a paltry excuse, as well he knew. I suspected he merely wanted the Honors for himself and told him so. The resulting silence proved me right.
Naturally, I have avoided him ever since. Indeed, we have spoken not five words in the last few days.
