The time had advanced to approximately 11:27 in the evening, an hour when it was customary for the Duchess of Suffolk, my beloved wife, to have retired to rest. However, there she stood, bearing our youngest daughter in her arms. The infant was unwilling to surrender to the embrace of sleep, and so, my devoted wife cradled her, to soothe the restless child. I couldn't help but perceive the fatigue etched upon my wife's countenance.