Privy Garden

walking in the Privvy Garden seeing the Cardinal turns to walk the other direction

Wolsey watched Cordelia leaving and shook his head thoughtful.
He founded his gaze on lady Saville and smiled friendly.

'Lady Saville...' he bowed his head slightly and walked further, wondering whether Cordelia and Nan were friends.

sits down on a bench in the corner watching everyone, slowly starts to read a book from the library

leaving the river i walk back to the palace take a sit in the privy garden as its start to get cold i start to new sneeze

running back to the privy garden known it is quiet i look around to see what i can get up to today, as i sit i close my eyes and fall asleep

I walked through the garden,enjoying the peace and quiet.I just had to get out from palace,I coudn't handle the courtiers gossip about Queen's Trial any more.

I decide to take a stroll through the Privy Gardens-the seasons are fast this year and already there is warmth in the breeze and pretty little daffodils sprouting through the moist grass. I brush my slender fingers through my long golden hair. Without realising I nearly walk straight into a pretty young woman. Her gown is fine and obviously expensive-as too are the jewels she wear which glint in the light. As I look at her face I recognise her to be Princess Mary-I look down and bow deeply,"Your Highness-forgive me. I did not see you..."

I looked up at lady in front of me,she seams very familiar.Then I recognized her and smiled kindly

''Oh lady Elizabeth,you do not need to apologize,that is quite alrighte.No harm done''

I looked at her and asked her kindly.

''Would you like to join me for walk?I would be happy to have company . ''

I smile and nod happily,"That would be nice, Your Highness. It is such a fine day..."

I smile and we begin to walk slowly through the gardens. I admire the pretty surroundings-it makes me very happy to see the new plants growing and beginning to bloom. New life...

I glance to The Princess and then notice a sparkling ring on her finger, I look up and smile warmly,"Are you to marry, Your Highness?"

''Yes it is very beautiful day...''

We walked slowly through the garden,and I looked around everything seams to be in full bloom.I glanced at ring then looked up at Elizabeth and smiled happily,blushing slightly.

''Yes I am...''

I laugh softly as we walk through the gardens,"Who are you to marry?"

As I wait for her reply I sigh quietly fearing that I may never find a man who may love me. I shake my head, almost as if to clear the thoughts and add,"Tell me what he is like..."

I smiled at said proudly

''Duke of Westmoreland...''

I smiled happily thinking about him.

''Oh he is everything I could wish for,kind,handsome,real gentlmen and he makes me happy.''

I looked at her and ask her softly.

''What about you my lady?did you find some interesting gentlmen who capture your heart?''

I smile as she looks happy just thinking of him. I try to think if I know the duke but my memory fails me,"I am very glad Your Highness that he makes you happy..."

I then remember that the illegitimate daughter of His Majesty was kidnapped and The Duke of Westmorland rescued her! What a valiant, brave man,"Would I be right to believe that he rescued His Majestys daughter?"

I try to remember her names,"Cordelia?"

I then sigh a little,"Oh no Your Highness. No such man has taken any interest in me-I fear I may never find love."

I nodded my head in agreement.

''Yes he rescued our dear Cordelia,and I'll be forever grateful to him for saving her''

I looked at her and said kindly.

''Oh please Elizabeth don't lose hope,you are young and very beautiful,kind and lovely lady, I am sure that you will soon find a man who will love you with all his heart.''

"What a valiant man you are to marry. Forgive me if I am too bold but was your marriage arranged...by His Majesty?"

I then smile a little,"Thank you, Your Highness. I can only hope that I may one day find a man who loves me-that is all I want."

I smile at the pretty gardens and pick up rose which lies abandoned on the grass. I smile at its beauty and hold it a little closer to my nose. I smell it and the sweet scent is delicate and light.

I smiled a little,looking around the garden.

''Yes I am very lucky that I will marry a man so brave like him.''

I nodded my head in agreement.

''Yes it is arranged marriage by my brother of course'...Maybe you would be lucky to be married with someone you love before your brother arranged marriage for you''

I smile as she talks as she clearly loves this man ...or at least has some affection for him. I always fear when my father was alive that I would have to marry some man I would not love. Fortunately my father turned down all the proposals that were made if I did not like the proposed man. He thought that after my coming to court I would meet a man that I would fall in love with but as of yet I have not...

"I would like nothing more than to marry for love. I dream of of love that is like riot in the heart-full of joy and love and passion,"I sigh a little and look down,"I pray I may find that one day."

I then look up,"Do you...hope to have children when you marry?"

I also add,"I hear your sister Her Highness Princess Margaret has been a little unwell-I do hope she is better."

I smiled to her kindly and said.

''You will find someone just don't lose hope,and respect your decision and even not to marry you for someone who do you not like....How is your brother and his lovely wife?I heard that she is pregnant,is that true?''

I nodded dreamily.

''I do hope to have children more than anything...Yes she was not feeling well,but now she is little better''

I said sadly,looking down at ground.

"Thank you for your kind words. I know if I am as kind as your are I will have no trouble finding a husband-unfortunately I can never have your beauty,"I laugh softly.

"Oh yes I believe they are very happy. I have never seen my brother so happy-he talks of her always and so fondly. I believe that he would sacrifice everything for her."

I smile warmly-thinking of how my brother will soon have his own family,"Yes- I believe so. Although my brother told me that some weeks ago they feared that she had miscarried fortunately a midwife came and was able to help her. I believe her name is Anne Grey-she is new at court..."

I notice she is a little sad when I talk of her sister,"Oh I am sorry if I made you sad. I am sure all will be well..."

I laughed a little.

''Oh Elizabeth I am not such beauty,you are young and more beautiful than me''

I smiled happily.

''Then his wife must be most happiest lady to have such wonderful husband like your brother. Oh I hope that everything will be fine...I didn't met the new midwife but we are lucky to have her.''

I shook my head and said.

''It is alright...I am always little sad when I think about my sister.''

I smile a little at her kind compliment,"You are too kind Your Highness..."

"I do think she is happy...well I hope so any way. I am just very excited to meet my little neice or nephew and welcome them to the world,"I sigh happily and continue,"Oh it is good to know that there is now such an experienced nurse at court especially now Alfonsina is with child."

I frown,"Why? Do you fear about her health...I am sure she will recovery to full health and happiness?"

I pause then. She is married to Charles Brandon-The Duke of Suffolk. He is known for his many mistresses, I add softly and a little hesitantly," Is it her happiness you worry about?"

I said smiling happily.

''Oh it is very beautiful to be aunt and you will be great,just be careful to not spoil her or him to much...''

I asked softly.

''Do you wish to have children one day?''

I nodded sadly.

''I am just worried about her health but I am sure that she will recovery very soon....and yes her happiness are worry me a little even if she said that she was happy.''

I laugh warmly,"Oh I intend to spoil in every way that I can!"

I smile widely and begin to plait my golden tumbling hair,"I would love nothing more. I cannot wait until I become a mother."

I touch her arm gently for comfort,"I worry of my two brothers often too maybe we should both try to stop fretting."[i]

I smiled warmly,looking at her.


''Then we have something in common...I can not wait to become mother,too.''

I sighed deeply and nodded my head in agreement.

''You are right...We should stop worry to much after all they know what they are doing.''

I looked at her curiously and said.

''I didn't know that you have two brothers.Is he at court too?''