Margaret Wyatt's Cell

Margaret was arrested and brought in the Tower by two guards after she hit a man with a stone at market, during her travel towards Allington Castle. Once she saw guards closing the door behind her, she grabbed the bars and hit it with her white hands "Let me go! I'm innocent! I am not a murderer! Please...let me talk with lady Alfonsina! I am not a murderer!" She shouted, but anyone seemed hear her screams. She left herself falling down on floor slowly. She leaned her head against wall and kept on crying hard. Being just a servant, she knew she risked the scaffold. She looked outside through window's bars and prayed God to save her from death

Alice could not believe the news when she'd heard Lady Margaret Wyatt had been arrested for murder! She went quickly to the tower to bring provisions for her. Escorted by a guard, she shuddered passing through the slime-covered walls, heard shrieks of pain coming from somewhere too close by. She hoped never to see this place again. At last she found Lady Wyatt's cell. "My lady, tis Alice More. I've come to bring you food." She heard soft muffled cries and saw the girl's pale hands against the bars.

Margaret was lying and crying on her bed. As she heard the guard screaming she stood up and ran towards the bars. She was going to receive a visit. From who? She looked at the female figure and recognized her reassuring voice "Lady More! Oh...thank God! My lady...you must help me. Everyone seems having forgot me here. I am innocent.." She tried to dry her tears while the guard was allowing lady Alice to enter. She looked at her and burst into tears again, covering her face with her trembling, white hands

Alice's heart was filled with pity for this young woman. She entered the cell, it smelled dank and felt depressing. She kept a warm smile on her face, though the surroundings made her feel small and fearful. Margaret's words caused her eyes to go wide. "Whatever has landed you in here my lady? You of all people do not belong in the Tower!" She placed the covered basket of food on the small table and sat with Margaret on the cot. She produced a handkerchief from her dress pocket and gave it to her to wipe her tears.

I rushed to the Tower from Whitehall and all I could wonder is what had happened to my sister. After arriving at the fortress I showed my papers on who I was to a guard on duty who seemed shocked for some reason. 'Another visitor for the lady killer'
I asked him what he said with blood rushing to my face and making me look angry. I wanted to knock him to the ground, but I knew if I did that, I too would end up behind bars. The guard said nothing to me apart from 'I will let Margaret Wyatt your here to see her' before walking off 'TELL HER ITS HER BROTHER, SHE WILL WANT TO SEE ME' I shouted after him. After what seemed like ages, another guard appeared and told me to just follow him. I could hardly see in the dim corridors and I could smell something that made my stomach turn. I hoped my sister was in her own cell and it was as far away from that awful smell and the from the cries that I heard coming from god only knows where. 'Your treating my sister nicely I hope, just cause she's a woman prisoner, doesn't mean you can mistreat her or hurt her in anyway' Yet the guard said nothing. I don't know, these guards, or maybe he's deaf, I would only ever want to work in this place if I was death and couldn't smell. The guard unlocked and opened a cell door and I was so happy to see my sister, she looked sad but like all the Wyatt's she was strong, I just hoped she would be happy to see me.

Margaret tried to dry her tears and she grabbed Alice's hand "My lady..I'm not a murderer. I..I was going to Allington Castle to see my brother, when a man tried..he tried to rape me. I just tried to save my honour, lady More.." She took a breath and she looked at her like she had suddenly an idea "My lady..please, go back to court and talk with lady Alfonsina. She is the only one who can save me. She...she is close o the King. Please, promise me you'll let Alfonsina know that I'm here.." She said with begging eyes. Lady More was acting like a mother to her and she felt so grateful. But suddenly she heard someone screaming and some footsteps coming towards her cell. She dried her blue eyes again, and when she saw her brother Thomas entering she felt her heart about to stop. She burst into tears and she threw herself in his arms "Oh..Thomas! It's really you? I missed you so much...Oh brother!" She said crying against his chest. She felt finally safe with Thomas at her side

I held my crying sister close to me and tried to comfort her saying it would be alright as I was now here.
'I came as soon as I read your letter, I still don't understand what happened, but one thing I do know is your not murderer and I will do anything to get you out of this horrible nightmare'
I looked around the cell and thought this was no place for my sweet sister who I didn't believe who kill anyone unless it was an accident. I took her hand and we sat down. 'Margaret tell me everything that happened, that way i will try and think of a way to get you out of here, I will try and see the king but who knows if he will see me, Cromwell i am on speaking terms with and he maybe able to help'

Margaret took Thomas's hand. She looked at Alice and sat with him slowly "I...I was coming to Allington Castle, brother. I needed to see you, I needed to forget everything..Cesare and my unborn child. But during the journey, I decided to buy something for you in a market. A man..a man saw me.." She stopped and took a deep breath "He tried to rape me, Thomas. He brought me behind a corner and..I told him to stop, but he didn't. So...I hit him with a stone. It has been an accident, brother. Please, help me.." She burst into tears again and rested her head on his chest

I put my arm around my sister and rubbed the top of her head. For a few seconds was deep in thought. It was a good job the man who tried to rape Margaret were dead or otherwise I would have hunted him down and when he was in the dark shadows of a alleyway I would have slit his throat and escaped without being seen. There are two types of men I dislike with much hatred, men who hurt women and men who get too big for their boots and turn into something their not. I noticed Lady Alice More and smiled at her. At least my sister had people around her at this time when I hadn't be around. 'I knew it must of been some kind of accident, and it was, it was self defence, and surely no judge or jury would found any woman guilty of murder if she was defended herself against a man raping her, I promise you Margaret somehow I will get you out of this nightmare, someone at court must be able to help you' Again I looked at Lady More and the then looked back to my sister. 'Sir Thomas More was once a lawyer, maybe he could help us, or give us advise at least'
I felt so angry about the whole situation, but not with my poor sister. After all she had been through lately. I wondered for half a second if Cesare would help, but just the thought of him made me want to hit the wall. I took a deep breath and calmed down and gave my sister another smile. Someone, somewhere must be able to help us and there wasn't anything I wouldn't do to get Margaret out of this prison.

Margaret sighed and she raised her blue eyes to him "Oh Thomas! I just want to be back at home with you, far from all this. After my miscarriage I felt so alone..Cesare was somewhere else and I really needed you. I...I also committed a mistake.." She lowered her voice and glanced at lady More. She held his hands tightly and she brought her lips until his ear "I slept with George Boleyn.." She admitted whispering into his ear. She blushed and lowered her eyes immediately

Alice pursed her lips, sensing this was a family matter now, and she gave Margaret a hug, wished her to be strong, and nodded at Sir Thomas, smiling a little at him. Quickly she left the tower and went back to the palace.

'Lady more, you have no need to leave on my account please' I then turned to my sister Margaret after Alice had left the cell. With a low tone I spoke to my sister 'You slept with George Boleyn, one of our oldest friends and a known womanizer. That man is or rather was my friend, and I am shocked but please sister, don't think I will hate you for it, I don't blame you, why would I when everyone knows what George is like, Well if George used you, I will go to him and ask for his help, he will get you out of here, he must. You know I would rather die instead of you dying, I would do anything to chance places with you and you know I mean it'
I then took my sisters hand and kissed it. 'Sister I know I am not a strong man, but I will do anything to help you, even if it means me dying'

Margaret hugged back Alice and nodded silently meaning Thank you. She listened carefully at Thomas's words and she shook fastly her head after he finished talking. She leaned her hand on his cheek "Oh no, Thomas..no! George never used me. It has been my fault. I thought I could forget Cesare in this way..but I was wrong. George has been the only one who really helped me after miscarriage. And one night..I asked him to console me, and he did it. Please, don't judge me! But now he is mad at me because he thinks that I used him.." She took a breath and she wrapped her arm around his neck "I feel so confused, Thomas. But please, let George know that I'm here. I'm sure he still cares for me. Will you do this for me, brother?" She asked with weak voice and begging eyes

'Margaret I will never judge you, Sister you know that, I would never ever do that, and if you mean what you say, that George never used you, I will believe you, although I will not lie, I found it hard to believe that you ever used a man, even a womanizer like George Boleyn and I will find George and tell him you're being held here within the tower, if he comes to you and helps you, then that man will go up in my esteem, and before you say anything, you know I could never look at you in any bad light, your not just my sister but a sweet and kind friend I treasure and will always will do your bidding, no matter what'
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Margaret smiled warmly and hugged him tightly. She kissed his cheek "Oh..thank you, brother! I missed you so much. You're all my family and you mean everything for me. You're the only man I trust in.." She sighed "I don't know how George will react. But I fear nothing with you at my side, Thomas.." She smiled and she kissed his cheek again "Oh..but what about you, brother? Sorry I'm bothering you with my dramas. Are you still in love with Anne? People says she willl be Queen.." She said caressing his blonde hairs with her delicate hand

At the mention of Anne Boleyn my face dropped, yes I loved her and would always loved her, she once had loved me too and I always cherish my memories of her. 'Yes it seems like it. Margaret you know I will always care about Anne in a special way and she will always have a special place in my heart as long as I live. even if she doesn't return my feelings, but I have moved on from her', I love another' I lied, I knew my sister would see through my lies, she was someone who knew me more than anyone and I quickly tried to chance the subject. 'Don't you be sorry, what sort of Brother would I be if I didn't help his sister' I say with a weak smile, seeing my sister in this place and remembering that the woman I loved for a long time was in love with another and that man was the king of England.

Margaret looked deeply into his eyes and sighed. She knew he was lying and she touched his cheek again "Oh Thomas...are you stll in love with Anne, right? Don't lie to me..I know you better than anyone else. And I see you're still suffering.." She took a deep breath and turned her blue eyes around cell "I know how do you feel. It's so...dificult forgetting someone who you loved so deeply.." She said with week voice and felt tears coming into her eyes. She removed them quickly with her hand, hoping not to show she was thinking about Cesare

Margaret and I were not just close as brother and sister but also we were close friends. Sometimes we didn't need to speak but we knew what the other were thinking. I turned my sister around and I could see in her eyes she was crying inside as well as out. 'What have we done Margaret to have both been so hopelessly in love. Our hearts will love again, that I'm sure of it. Cesare doesn't deserve your love, not since the day he hurt you and made you cry. So the queen of my heart will soon be our Queen, am I happy for her, I don't know, I just want her to be happy. So when you get out of here do you think you and George will carry on seeing him' I wanted to ask her if she loved him as she loved Cesare, but i wouldn't know what i would do if Margaret said yes but lied to me. That Cesare didn't deserve my sister and nor will he ever again.

Margaret looked at him in silence. She shook slowly her head and she wrapped her arms around his neck again "I don't know, brother. I'm still so confused. I hurted George..so I don't even know if he'll accept to help me. And...about Cesare.." She paused and closed her eyes for a little while "I don't want to see him anymore. I cried too much tears because of him...and I want him out of my life. Forever.." She said still not believing her own words. But being in Thomas's arms made her feel safe and better. They were both hearthbroken and he could understand her fully. She sighed and rested her head on his shoulder smiling softly

If I was able, I would change places with my dearest sister in a second and she knew it.
'George has always been a good friend to us and you and Anne were as close as sisters, I'm sure they will help. I will not be able to eat or sleep well until you are out of this place' I held my sister close to me and I knew somehow I had to get to see Lord George Boleyn, I didn't care if he loved my sister, but Margaret and me were old friends, he must help her. I would just die if anything bad was to happen to her.

Margaret smiled brightly and hugged him tightly. She rubbed her nose against his neck softly "I love you so much, Thomas. How could I stay far from you for so long? You're the only man I trust, brother, because you'll never leave me.." She raised her head and looked at his face. She sighed "I..I am still confused about my feelings for George, but he is a good man and he never used me. I hope...that his conscience will allow him to help me. And you will forget Anne, one day. I'm sure of that.." She said suddenly with a sweet smile. She stroked softly his cheek

I smile back at my beloved sister. 'I agree with you that one day I will meet a lady who will make me forget Anne, after all she know belongs to the King and I wouldn't wish to displease his majesty. But If I can be honest, I would rather you my sweet sister was happy before I meet the lady of my dreams, apart from our Mama, you were the first person I learnt to love and sister, I will not be happy until you are happy, if that's with George Boleyn, then so be it. As long as your happy Margaret, that's all I care about. People may call me weak, but my love isn't given as freely as other men's love'

Margaret sighed and shook her head "I don't think that George and I will have a future, brother. He is engaged with lady Jane Parker. And I feel so guilty for what I've done. I don't want to be someone's mistress. You know how much I care about my honour. That's why I'm here now.." She lowered her eyes for a little while "Will you talk with him, then?" She asked with her innocent voice and raised her eyes smiling at him

'Sister I know he is engaged to another, but to me its what's the heart says. I will speak to him and he will help you get out of here, or if not him then his sister Anne. You two were once close friends'