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She was the mistress of a large country house, a chatelaine well accustomed to providing for unexpected guests.
Lady Tavistock was the chatelaine of Woburn Abbey.
The chatelaine then sends out a third knight.
On the chatelaine would hang the keys which gave her the authority over who could access what within the household.
The chatelaine of the village took an interest in the talented boy, but was horrified by his desire to be an artist.
It consists of a hook fixed to a handle which may be simple or decorative as part of a dresser set or chatelaine.
Typically, the governor general's wife would be the viceregal consort and act as the hostess and chatelaine of the household.
Who knows, there may be a more humble chatelaine who is saying his prayers and counting his blessings.
"The film crew for Pride and Prejudice were here for seven months," observed the chatelaine, the Hon Mrs Angela Horn.
Like the chatelaine of a castle, she ensures that all aspects of catering run smoothly.
