I need a bath. " He chuckled. "You smell of smoke, as do I. " The duke turned, leaning heavily on his cane. "Jameson, open the carriage door. We shall return to the house. " Beth smiled up at Christian. "Shall we adjourn to the house to get some ointment for your hands and a bath, my love?" His eyes lit. "A bath?" Grandfather snorted. "Someone send to London for a special license! Now.
A motion to adjourn is always in order.