Lady Henrietta unlatches an attic door during the quest.
During two dinners the man that began the remarkable
story, the illustrious first Duke, John Churchill, was
memorialized at the center of the table by a splendid
silver statue depicting him mounted on his favorite steed.
Smaller figures of his general staff extended in either
direction at the twenty-six seat table. Conversation with
Duchess Lily was engaging. Former Canadian Prime
Minister Cretien and I talked about the politics and world
affairs during his tenure in office. Other guests discussed
plans for a fact gathering visit to Europe���s bread basket,
the Ukraine.
HYLAND
