[ It was a privilege no other inmate would have. Lyney has truly done nothing to earn it. He didn’t do something outrageous or beneficial to the Duke’s domain… all he’s done is smile. Laugh. Act like they were damn friends.

Or whatever else was better than the boy attempting to take him out for a transgression. ]

What about your nurse? Surely she would find it oh-so astonishing to have her dear Duke give a few jokes. Quite a thought — unusual, even. Like a dog walking on its hind legs.