That very evening the news spread, duke Raymond was courting young miss Ayles. The most eligible bachelor was going to now snagged. But at the same time the gentlemen aboard the ship started to gain a bit of interest in this said young miss.
The duke was a man who was closed off and never appeared in public much. Even if he did he never communicated with anyone. The first time he appeared in public view he danced with young miss Ayles. The second time he actually appeared in the celebratory ball where miss Ayles appeared/ the very next day they got the news that the young duke was enamored with the young lady.
Which came as a surprise to many.
Curious men started to line up in front of the young lady's room in order to get an audience. Even if they don't win her hand in marriage if they create an impression on the future duchess, they would be able to gain a lot in the future.
