He dined and cocktailed her at the most exclusive bars and restaurants.

crippling depression

Now, I am quite sure that our beautiful hostess has been making an assignation, soliloquised Charles, who, for want of something better to do, had been watching the various actions of the group in the principal chamber in the castle,...

Back then, kids didn't have TV or video games, so I guess slaughtering your mom and dad was a bit like the Playstation of its day.