The Mistress Runs Away - Chapter 41-3
In this country, if you are a high aristocrat, having one or two mistresses is not that big of a deal, but whether it is the mistress or the wife, it was a place where it was considered a disgrace to reveal their deep love for women.
So, in conclusion, the Duke was not here to find a hound. It was a way to hide the fact that he came to buy a pet for his mistress.
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