Hannibal saw her bite the inside of her cheek and stored that knowledge away for later. Her confidence was amusing, he wondered how much of it was bluster and when the time truly came for her to truly undress for him to consummate their marriage...if her true feelings would be known.

He noted how she moved a bit more stiffly in this dress. Soon enough she would be walking just as elegantly in these dresses as those she was accustomed to.

Her question about the books was met with a shake of his head. "My father has no need for these books. They are yours to do as you please." He said.