gentleman's servant

The weather is extremely hot, and the morning wind mixed with the smell of fermented land makes people dizzy.

Even in this weather, the Baron was out riding early in the morning, and I was a little relieved that I didn't meet him early in the morning.

The viscount's family had no intention of leaving. They stayed in the castle and were unwilling to go out for a step, lest the hot sun would bring bad consequences.The aristocrats respected fair skin very much, so that the extremely pale skin color was their favorite, so the ladies wore parasols when they went out, while the men wore covering hats.

Today, the Viscountess called a tailor from the capital to make some new clothes for her two daughters.

"We need every kind of material and make it into the latest style." The Viscountess said with a smile: "The accounts are kept with the baron. He said he would send some sets of clothes to his sisters."

The Viscountess is different from her husband. Even if the embarrassing things happen to each other, she can show her indifference and accept gifts from others with a cheeky face.

"Do you want to send us a few clothes..." Margaret muttered dissatisfied.

The Viscountess gave her a stern look, as if she wanted to eat people.

This daughter is really too stupid. Fortunately, there is smart and wise Catherine, who resolved the embarrassment with a few words. With a gentle smile on her face, she said to everyone: "Master Oscar is busy with work and doesn't have much time to play with us. That’s why we feel neglected, but we also have to thank him for his gift.”

Margaret snorted coldly, and asked the servants to spread out their clothes and compare them to her body, enjoying the baron's gift without blushing, as if it was a matter of course.

"Owen, you look unwell, are you sick?" Catherine suddenly looked at me who was serving me.

"No miss, I just didn't sleep well last night." I said hastily.

"The weather is hot, and many people have fever. You have to be careful. If you feel unwell, you must speak up." She acted like a good master who cared about the suffering of her servants.

I was naturally grateful: "Thank you, I will pay attention."

Catherine showed a sweet smile, and said softly, "I have a few books here, which can help you learn how to read and write. If you don't understand something, you can ask me."

I was flattered and bent over to her: "Thank you so much."

"I'm glad I could help you, too," Catherine said.

In recent days, my relationship with Catherine has become much closer. We often "encounter" in the garden and have a deep conversation. Even in public, she will greet me with care.The topics ranged from everyday trivial matters to state affairs, this girl was very good at talking, and when she wanted to please someone, she never failed.

At this moment, a familiar footstep came from the porch, and my nerves tensed up.

As the footsteps gradually approached, my body became more and more stiff, and what happened last night clearly came into my mind, and I even had the urge to turn around and run away.

The baron rode back, and the viscountess greeted him cheerfully.

"Oscar, come and take a look, this is a new style from Fa country, I heard that it has become popular in the capital."

It was a men's gown in dark fabric, without the traditional front, in a drab pattern, and with a long, split back.It is equipped with a round black top hat. Although it still follows the traditional ship hat, the brim and the raised arc are very small.

This is a dress that has suddenly become popular in the past year. Men no longer wear those colorful and gorgeous clothes, but instead wear simple and elegant styles, and many men no longer wear wigs.

I was the closest manservant to them, so naturally I couldn't pretend to be invisible.So I stepped forward and held up the dress to show the Baron.

Until now, I haven't had the courage to look into his eyes, and my movements are as stiff as clockwork.

"Very beautiful." The baron's voice was very low, he paused, and then said: "My aunt and sisters can choose whatever they like."

"Oh, thank you, Oscar." The Viscountess looked at the two daughters: "Come and thank your brother."

Catherine and Margaret saluted the baron hastily, looking well-behaved and humble.

I seemed to be arranging my clothes calmly, but in fact, all my mind was focused on the Baron, my heart was beating violently, almost about to explode.Things like yesterday happened, and everything has not yet come to a conclusion.

Finally, I mustered up my courage and glanced at the Baron.

And he just happened to look over, our eyes met each other for a moment, my face was instantly hot like boiling water, and I froze.

In just a few seconds, the baron turned his gaze away, walked towards the stairs, and ordered, "Let Billy measure me."

The baron didn't call the magistrate, didn't let me leave, and didn't tell the viscount what I had done. I watched his leaving back nervously, and I almost wanted to rush up and ask him what sentence he had given me.

The weather was getting hotter and hotter, and by noon, even the castle was unbearably hot.

The sun shone in through the glass windows, and the room was as hot as a big steamer.

As footmen, we also had to wear wigs and coats.Although the clothes of the gentlemen became simpler, the clothes of the servants became more and more exaggerated. In some families, the servants even dressed up like weird clowns.

Fortunately, the baron did not have such a habit, but the butler still ordered us to be meticulous in our attire, so we all wore thick coats, wigs and gloves in the summer, even though we were sweating profusely.

I didn't sleep all night last night, standing in the stuffy hall during the day, and soon I became dizzy.

By lunch time, I was almost unable to hold on anymore, and just as I was about to tell the housekeeper that I wanted to rest, the baron came down from upstairs.

He only glanced at me, then strode up to me with an anxious tone.

"What's wrong with you? Is it... I..."

I shook my head and staggered, but the Baron hastened to support me, and shouted: "Get the doctor, and help him upstairs."

I'm ashamed to say I was dizzy from the heat, no man is so weak.

"I'm fine, there's no need to call a doctor." I took off my thick wig, pulled my collar and said, "I'm just too hot."

The baron found out too, because my collar was soaked.

He didn't speak for a long time, and seemed to feel helpless.I lowered my head, feeling ashamed of my uselessness. Others may not be dizzy from the heat, let alone have not done heavy physical work yet.

"Are you really okay?" The baron asked again: "If you feel uncomfortable, I can take you to a doctor."

As soon as these words came out, not only I was stunned, but even the servants around me were also stunned.

Not to mention paying for a doctor, would the baron take a sick servant to see a doctor himself?

The baron finally realized that his words were inappropriate. After hesitating for a few seconds, he said, "I plan to go to the capital this afternoon, and maybe I can take you with me."

I shook my head and said, "Thank you for your concern, sir. I'm fine, I'm just dizzy from the heat."

"That's good." The baron nodded, and then told the Hilton butler, "The weather is hot, and when there are no guests, you don't have to be too picky about your attire."

The Baron was often concerned about the health of his servants, and it was no surprise that he had given such orders.

Only Billy asked curiously: "Sir, you have appointments with merchants this afternoon, do you need to cancel?"

The baron paused and said, "Yes, it's cancelled, the appointment is tomorrow."

So the baron took a sultry carriage to the capital for a round in the scorching summer, and when he came back, his face was stinky.

Then he saw me waiting at the gate.

When our eyes met, he paused, and then walked straight into the castle hall.

I don't think he will drive me away, my goal seems to have been achieved...

On a dreary summer night, there was neither banquet nor song and dance in Delman Manor, and the hosts went to bed early.

The servants were still in the servant room, a few maids were embroidering, and the male servant was wiping the stains on the master's leather shoes and clothes.I was reading under the shadow of the lamp, and Simon tried to come and chat with me, but I fudged him a few words and ignored him.

The servants of the Viscount's family were all dismissed, and Simon was also dismissed, but he became a servant of the Delman Manor in a blink of an eye. One can imagine how he got it.I don't condemn him for betraying me, but I don't intend to continue to be with him.

At this time, the bell on the wall suddenly rang, and the place was the Baron's bedroom.

Servants are not allowed to have a private life, 24 hours a day, servants have 16 hours on call at any time, that is to say, almost all waking hours revolve around the master, so few servants get married.Maids are not even allowed to marry, because once married, maids have to spend time taking care of the house, and there is a high possibility of introducing strange men into the manor, which is very unsafe.But Baron Oscar was undoubtedly an enlightened master, and in his house married servants were allowed occasional vacations.It seems that tonight, Billy is coming home.

It was nearly nine o'clock, and I thought the Baron had rested.To meet him so late, my heart rose in my throat for an instant.After hesitating for a long time, I didn't get up hastily until Hilton's housekeeper looked over with displeasure, and ran to the Baron's bedroom.

The baron was still neatly dressed and sitting on the sofa, beside him was a glass of red wine, which had already bottomed out.

When he saw me, he also seemed to be very nervous. He changed his crossed legs in a panic, and his hands that fell on the sofa were also clenched into fists.

After all, what happened to us last night, although it happened, we didn't say a word to each other from the beginning to the end.

I thought he would be so embarrassed that he didn't want to see me, but I didn't expect him to call me directly to the bedroom...