The next morning, Dominic found that there were a surprising number of Noblemen at the table for breakfast, and that there was a place of honour for him reserved between the Earl of Totbu and the City Lord.
Being around the members of various Royal Families so much, Dominic had forgotten just how high he was up the rankings.
Most cities would not have a Duke visit more than once every few years, and it wasn't just Noble courtesy that demanded he be treated well, it was law. Legally, he was considered above them, though the City Lord held rights within his own city, and the Earl of Totbu wasn't directly his subordinate.
However, the rest of the people in the room were the Earl's vassal Lords, come to greet the Lords with birthdays over this week.
And they were all more than happy to suck up to the wealthy Duke.
