‘I thought that it would be the Prince Regent,’ said Ackford.
‘And I was certain that it would be the Prime Minister,’ admitted Huckvale.
‘No,’ said Peter, ‘it was the Duke who symbolised the defeat of France. He was always going to be the most likely victim. Thanks to my brother, the Duke escaped the attack.’ He turned to Paul. ‘It was the nose that did the trick. It was so convincing. How ever did you manage that?’
‘I have a dear friend, an actress,’ said Paul, fondly, ‘and she schooled me in the wonders of make-up. When she finishes playing Belvidera at the Theatre Royal, I intend to ask her for more instruction.’