But Father Bright interrupted by speaking to the Countess. "Don't distress yourself, my daughter; these men are only doing their duty."
"Of course. I understand. It's just that it's so—" She shuddered delicately.
Lord Darcy cast Master Sean a warning look, then asked politely, "Has my lady seen the deceased?"
"No," she said. "I will, however, if you wish."
"We'll see," said Lord Darcy. "Perhaps it won't be necessary. May we go up to the suite now?"
"Certainly," the Countess said. "Sir Pierre, if you will?"
"Yes, my lady."
As Sir Pierre unlocked the emblazoned door, Lord Darcy said: "Who else sleeps on this floor?"
"No one else, your lordship," Sir Pierre said. "The entire floor is ... was ... reserved for my lord the Count."
"Is there any way up besides that elevator?"