"That's a shame. They don't know what they're missing," Andrew enjoyed the kisses, though it saddened him to learn that Charles seemed as lonely as he was.

"Indeed, we should have more wine," he said, the exercise having made him quite thirsty. Andrew could easily reach their cups for them from the table as well as the wine jug. Handing Charles his cup, he poured his guest more wine and then himself, setting the jug back over on the table. "Being excessively tall can be advantageous in a small house."

He let out a sigh when Charles talked of trade agreements. "No, I'm afraid meeting the prince will be under much more formal circumstances." He took a drink of wine and chuckled. "The king would definitely not give you an audience. He is staunchly Catholic and heartily disapproves of Henry and his new Church. Though luckily for Henry, King George is gravely ill, though he wishes no one to know it. He is not expected to live more than a few more short months. The prince is far more open to increasing trade with England and has no disapproval of your king."