"Leona stood before the Duke of Ardness, well aware that her whole body was trembling. 'I understand that you rode off my land today,' the Duke began slowly. Although he was speaking in a controlled, almost unemotional voice, Leona could feel the anger vibrating from him. 'You wished to visit Lord Strathcairn? I suppose you imagine you are in love with him? ' Leona did not answer and after a moment the Duke said: 'I presume he has told you about his wife? '"--First preliminary page.