Inferno (2016)
“They rounded to and, after exchanging hails with a harbour craft, passed by the low-bastioned ramparts of a vast citadel into the heart of the city.
Waiting for the English noble and envoy on the quay was a small party of well-dressed officials, who stood patiently in the wet until their barque had been warped alongside and the brow put in place. One detached from the group and boarded, throwing back the hood of his cloak in a spray of droplets. He had pale, sensitive features and a natural dig...nity but shrewd eyes.
The man swept down in a courtly bow. ‘My lord, I extend welcome from His Majesty the King of Denmark to you, emissary of His Britannic Majesty. I am Count Joachim Bernstorff, minister in foreign affairs, and I have been instructed to render such services as shall be convenient to you.’ ‘Your welcome is most appreciated, sir, coming as it does on this day of inclement weather. May I present the Countess of Farndon, who has expressed to me an earnest desire to know more of your ancient kingdom?’ They descended to the stone landing and were introduced to lesser dignitaries, then conveyed to a state carriage, the accoutrements and footmen almost quaint, of another age.MoreLess
Waiting for the English noble and envoy on the quay was a small party of well-dressed officials, who stood patiently in the wet until their barque had been warped alongside and the brow put in place. One detached from the group and boarded, throwing back the hood of his cloak in a spray of droplets. He had pale, sensitive features and a natural dig...nity but shrewd eyes.
The man swept down in a courtly bow. ‘My lord, I extend welcome from His Majesty the King of Denmark to you, emissary of His Britannic Majesty. I am Count Joachim Bernstorff, minister in foreign affairs, and I have been instructed to render such services as shall be convenient to you.’ ‘Your welcome is most appreciated, sir, coming as it does on this day of inclement weather. May I present the Countess of Farndon, who has expressed to me an earnest desire to know more of your ancient kingdom?’ They descended to the stone landing and were introduced to lesser dignitaries, then conveyed to a state carriage, the accoutrements and footmen almost quaint, of another age.MoreLess
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