Much as Ameline would have liked to answer 'just don't', it wasn't the most apt advice. Particularly in this situation. Particularly from his personal maid. Particularly from someone who would like to be in the bride-to-be's position. "Master, I am certain that your wife will like you, as a person." Then, the maid flushed. "And, if I may be so bold, sir, well..." The wine was strong, and Ameline hoped that it would prevent a whipping if she talking any further out of place, and would prevent the prince from remembering her words in the morning. "Well, yours certainly wouldn't be the first marriage maintained with lovers not part of the church's union, master."