Queen Anne's receiving room

Margaret came back to Anne, since she received her letter. She curtsied deeply before her "Your Majesty.." She said lowering her eyes

Margaret sat down and she nodded "Yes, Your Majesty. I have received your letter, and I came as soon as I could. Is there something I can do for you?" She asked

Margaret nodded after Anne's words "Yes, Your Majesty. Queen Eleanor of France is waiting for your arrival in France. And about the tailor, he told me that your gown will be ready in few days. He is working day and night to serve you.." After Anne's question, Margaret took few steps towards her and took a purple gown from her bed. She also took a diadema and looked at Anne's image in the mirror "With your permission, Your Majesty...I suggest you to wear this purple gown with this diadema in your hairs of the same color. Your dark hairs would look much more brilliant. Especially if you put them on, leaving some falling on your right shoulder. I can help you with your hairs, if you wish, Your Majesty. Moreover, this gown will show your perfect figure...in spite of you gave birth since few weeks.."

I looked up closely at Margaret then I smiled.

"That is most wonderful news Margaret that Queen Eleanor is waiting to receive us in France it will be such a wonderful moment to for it has been a while since I last visited France. A few days well that is quicker than I thought it would be he really works hard and as a sign of his good work I would like you when you collect my order from him to pay him two extra silver for his hard work. I say as I pick up the purple gown.

"The purple was the one I was thinking of too and your words towards me are so kind Margaret and there is no one else I would trust more than you to do my hairs so I thank you for this. I would like you to accompany me to France as well Margaret as you are my chief Lady in waiting.

Margaret nodded "As you wish, Your Majesty. I'll pay him the amount you have decided for his work.." She smiled still looking at the mirror "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. I'll gladly accompany you to France. And of course, I'll take care of your hairs, jewels and gowns. Would you like wearing some gloves? The tailor showed me some very elegant.."

I sat in the chair at my desk as Margaret began to do my hairs for me.

"It has been so long since I last visited France and it will be so nice to go back there again. When the work is done Margaret the tailor shall receive the fee of 5 crowns for his work as he specially does work only for me and if I am satisfied he will receive an extra two crowns. Did he tell you when the gowns will be ready?

The purple gown I do love it so much and I want you to choose some jewels to go with my gown. The weather has been extremely cold in recent weeks so I will require some gloves what ones have you seen from the tailor?

Margaret started doing Anne's hairs "As you wish, Your Majesty. Your gown will be ready in few days. And yes, I think you should wear gloves of the same color. About jewels, Your Majesty..you could wear Queen of England's jewels. I know the King gave them to you as gift...you should show them to everyone, to prove that you are the true and one Queen of England.." She said, meaning that she should prove who she was to ones who don't accept her as Queen yet

I sat at my desk as Margaret did my hairs and then looked at the gloves I had laid out on the desk in front of me and selected the purple ones and then opened the jewel box Henry had given me which contained the jewels of the Queen of England.

"You are right Margaret I will wear these jewels and head out into the streets and show people who their true Queen is and let them see of course. Margaret please collect the gowns for me in a couple of days. Margaret tell me something. I have read some of your brothers fine work and I would like him to write me something fit for a Queen and I may consider appointing him as official poet for the household as his work has impressed me and Margaret you have served me well and so I would like to offer you a gift some new gowns for you. What do you say?

Margaret felt surprised, but she smiled "Thank you, Your MJajesty. My brother will feel honoured. He knows how much you appreciate his work as poet. He is not at court, now..but I'll let him know. He will be happy.." She said, remembering when Thomas was in love with Anne, once "And also..I thank you for your offer. New gowns for me are not necessary..but I thank you deeply.." She said working at Anne's hairs

I sat in the chair at my table as Margaret did my hairs and at the same time opened my box of the royal jewels.

"It is an offer I am happy to make to your brother as it is no more than he deserves. I shall very much like to hear what he has to say. Don't say you don't deserve gowns Margaret as it is not true for you deserve some and besides I would like you to wear one when we visit France. Tell me something Margaret which jewels do you think I should wear to match my purple gown from the selection of royal jewels?

Margaret smiled as she finished making Anne's hairs "Thank you, Your Majesty. You are very generous. I think you shouls wear these earrings and the ring the King gave you as a gift.." She paused for a moment "Also..I would you like to ask you something, Your Majesty. the duchess Elisabeth of Hapsburg is at court, and she would love to have an audience with you. Is this possible?"

I looked up into the mirror and could see Margaret had almost finished with my hairs and I was most happy.

"My hairs looked divine Margaret thank you. I knew I could trust you with them. I shall wear the ring and the earrings along with my B pearl necklace I always wear. I say as she mentioned the Duchess of Hapsburg.

"The Duchess of Hapsburg is here you say. I will permit an audience with her and you may bring her here Margaret I can see her this evening after the feast.

Margaret nodded "As you wish, Your Majesty. I will let the Duchess know. Is there something else I can do for you?"

I looked towards Margaret

"That is all for today Margaret thank you. I will however see you at the feast I hope.

Margaret nodded "Of course, Your Majesty. With your permission.." She curtsied deeply and left the room

Margaret nodded before leaving "As you wish, Your Majesty.." She curtsied again and left the room

New silks had arrived for the Queen to choose which one she would like a dress made out of. I was gently holding them as I walked through Queens' rooms.

I noticed that my lady Bridget had walked in holding what looked to be silks for me to see.

"Bridget, are those the silks that have finally arrived?