Underneath the arches

One of two arches at Holdenby House where I room sat today.  They formed the entrance to the original palace.  The house is now 1/8 the size of the palace.  Gardens were superb in the sunshine.
Very busy and a lot of visitors through the house.  I sat in the boudoir (translated as ladies sulking room).  Visiting children were hunting for eggs.  Apparently the 'golden egg' was worth £100 and I was asked if I knew where it was.  No idea of course.  One child asked me if I was sitting on it!
Motorway journey was slow but no stationary hold ups thank goodness.