Even though I had informed them in advance about my arrival, the reception felt over the top. Why did the estate steward himself come to greet me as soon as I arrived at the Count’s manor?

    "Greetings, my lord. I am Baronet Garte, the steward managing the Count of Piedmont''s estate. It is an honor to have you travel all the way from Florence to visit us," he said, bowing respectfully.

    ‘Well, this is the Count’s initiative, not mine, so I won’t complain.’

    "I’ll be sure to send my thanks to the Count when I return to Florence," I said.@@@@

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