Charles's study room

"How do we find out which it is I mean I am the only family left from my mother's family?"She asked her brother.

"Charles nodded"

Yes...I suppose you are, Faith. But these are not certain news. I guess that even our father knew nothing about that...

"He answered"

"I don't think so."She said to her brother.

"Charles sighed deeply"

That's all that I have found out about your mother's origins. Hope it helped you, sister...

"I was hoping for more but it's ok."She said to her brother.

"Charles smiled weakly"

I know that your origins are important for you, Faith. But...you came here to start a new life. So, you should focus on it, now. Don't you agree?

On my way to Whitehall I decide to pay the lord Brandon a visit and as I arrive at his house I ask the servant:

" Please tell Charles that I am hear to see him urgently about a certain matter".

"Charles was sitting in his study room, as he heard a servant announcing the Duke of Norfolk. He nodded with surprised face"

Let him come in...

I am allowed to enter the room and I greet Suffolk.

" My lord I have come to tell you the the lady Dawn is very upset after the comments you made about the marriage proposal and I would like to know why you made such comments".

As I turn I see Charles's sister in the room and I greet her: " Greetings my lady".

I turn back to Charles: " The lady would like an answer my lord as soon as possible".

" I cannot stay long my lord because I am off to Whitehall to see the lady Anne my niece".

"Charles looked surprised at him"

Actually...I really don't know what you're talking about, my lord. Would you be so kind to explain me?

"He frowned"

"I was told by a spy that you told Mary Dawn to refuse my hand in marriage".

"Is it true my lord?"

"Charles stood up. He walked slowly until the windowside and turned towards him"

Uhm...Mary Dawn. I barely know this lady, Your Grace. Rather...who is your spy? Whoever he or she is...he brought you a wrong information...

"He replied, looking straight at him"

" If you find out who has said these things you shall bring them to me imediately my lord and you don't have anything against the marriage?"

"Charles frowned a bit. Then he shook his head"

Definitely. I have nothing against that, my lord. It's not my business. And, in any case...the King should give his approval. People at court call me "The second King". But I'm not so important...

"He added, smiling ironically"

" Ok I will seek the King's approval and thanks for letting me know it wasn't you".

"Charles smiled and shrugged. They were allied, once. But now he hated Howard's exactly like Boleyn's"

I'm glad if I have been helpful towards you, my lord...

"He said, crossing his arms on his chest"

" Thanks for your help my lord Suffolk"

"Charles bowed with his head"

Your Grace...

I bowed and left the room.

"Charles looked at him for a while. Then he sighed and sat at his desk again"