He sat and mulled over the meeting with his wife's family friend, Monsieur le Stern and the suggestions of trade with Meloria. Perhaps this trip would become more lucrative for him than he first thought. Henri-Armand smiled to himself, retreating to his office to gather up a few papers. He would have to ride hard in order to make the return trip in time to leave with his wife, but this would be well worth it for him. He stuffed several stacks into a leather wallet, closing it up and stuffing it into a leather shoulder bag. A pause to grab his sturdy wool coat and he hurried down the stairs to the stable to gather up his best horse. The groom had the bay gelding ready and he moved to get into the saddle. "Have the coach ready by six the day after next, I will be back tomorrow night late, so stay up and meet me here." The groom nods as Henri-Armand turns the horse and gives him a sharp kick to the ribs, setting off at a good pace down the lane and into the road... the day was only beginning for him.