He slowly took a puff of his cigar, then exhaled slowly.
It seems that in today's mature contest, it was indeed the ancient Devil Agares who triumphed.
The carriage came to a steady stop in front of Kensington Palace.
The palace gates were as solemn and silent as ever, with the plumed hats of the guards arrayed like clouds.
Arthur put away his cigar, adjusted his collar, then swiftly got off the carriage, stood firm, raised his head, and puffed out his chest.
"Sir Arthur Hastings." A guard stepped forward, saluting as he spoke: "The Duchess of Kent and Princess Victoria have been waiting for quite some time."
The Rose Hall at Kensington Palace is unusually quiet on weekdays.
The Duchess of Kent has always placed great importance on her daughter's education, which is reflected not only in the meticulously detailed teaching plans but also in the arrangement of the educational environment.
