Those people around him needs correction, not Nora. He was never at fault why he acted the way he does right now. He was in need of solace... (which I am glad he found in Shuli) and sincere words that reassures him.
Oh wow. I think they did a WHOLE MONTH worth of "Exercise" (at least for the duchess). Levity aside, the duchess must exercise well to keep up with the duke.
That harlot vixen does have that eering feeling to her eyes, no?