Later on, after exiting the room and leaving Lord Harrison and his wife Haley alone, Butler Geoffrey assembled a small group of men in the mansion's courtyard to retrieve the lifeless forms for identification.
'I hope the bodies don't turn out to be that of the Young Lord...' The butler's inner thoughts reflected his deep concern.
Confusion spread among the gathered men as to why Butler Geoffrey had hastily summoned them. Hushed conversations ensued among the group.
"Do any of you know why we're called here?"
"I'm completely in the dark; no idea what's going on."
"Something's definitely up. Why else would we be gathered so abruptly?"
"I overheard Joe looking quite troubled earlier. Seems like a serious matter might be at hand."
Murmurs and whispers filled the yard, the crowd's curiosity piqued by the unexpected assembly.