The comment of the Crown Prince was not discreet enough for Orland to not hear it. And as he saw how Zeleskiaz walked away without concern on his provocations, the Duke rolled his eyes, weary as it was him who would have to deal with a diffident Paul, with who he had already discussed... Right after returning to the household's tent from escorting Marianne back to the Emperor.
'Cursed be that Prince… and yet…' — Glancing at his firstborn, Orland appreciated how his demeanour was now demonstrating the distaste he felt at Zeleskiaz's taunts, which although as a father he disliked for the Prince was not of his devotion… could still comprehend...
For the glare at the mention of his wife and youngest had already been informed to the Duke, bothering his patience, just as the constant presence the Prince had with his eldest daughter even if it had been allowed somehow forcefully.
