Kenninghall

I turn to look at George.

Yes Nephew there will be a gathering a surprise one and the one favour I ask of you is to go and speak with your sister Anne and come together okay?

I need to see her.

Thomas I am worried about Mary. She has her hope on a man that she can not have a suitor. She should at least look at other gentleman who would love her. Not someone who would only make her his mistress. Please help her to understand that. Don't give her that sort of kind of hope.
I hope that Anne is well. I would love to see her and give her my best and love.

Thomas Howard wrote:

I know but please can you just get her to come and see me. Get her to come to Whitehall to see me.

Will you be coming to the family gathering?

Mary wasn't sure if she was clear, so she rephrased what she was trying to say." I don't think you are understanding my words clearly. What i'm saying is that she might not want to see you."

Why wouldn't she Mary? Please just come with her.

Elizabeth I shall speak to our daughter if it pleases you.

I was talking about your sister Anne. Can you both come here together?

I shall speak to Mary myself.

Before the girls come in I came to Thomas' side. Thomas tell me, what do you wish to talk to them about. I wanted to know so that will not be surprise. I love you very much my husband. Speak to me, tell me what you are thinking about. What plans are you making. Also I wish to talk to you about us. I want to come closer to you as your wife. To love as we once were. Can we be? *loving kissed him on his lips and held him close*

I wanted to talk to my nieces about the future they have and what must be done to please the king but I am sure they know this already.

I am also hoping to get everyone to be loyal to my niece and I am looking at a way for our daughters to marry high nobility.

I know I have not been with you recently bit I won our sovereign a great victory in Naples and now that I am back I will be with you again.

I love you dearly my wife and now let us spend time together.

Let us go upstairs and make love again.

Jyst before we go I ask the servant to tell the r
cooks to prepare a meal for my family.

Husband I shall try to gather our daughter Mary so that we may all be together.  I will be so happy to see us all together again. *Holding my husband close* Do you know how much I love you and our daughters and that I would do anything for you. Howard I want us to also rekindle the love that we had for each other.

I can't wait for us all to be together either and we shall rekindle that loce Elizabeth.

Do you promise to be with me. I want to get our family together and be with you. Thomas I love you so much.

I arrive back at Kenninghall after a long time away and find the estate in a poor condition.

William came at Thomas Howard's estate to start his new job at his service for a while. He knocked at his room and waited to be allowed to come in

I was sitting at my desk in my study at Kenninghall when a servant informs me of the arrival of William Pennington and I nod to the servant.

"Please let him come in" I say to the servant as he goes and opens the door.

William walked inside room and looked around for a moment. He approached the desk and bowed

My Lord...did you want to see me?

I look up from my papers that I was working on as William Pennington had entered.

"Master Pennington yes please do have a seat and I would like to ask whether you are willing to begin your loyal service here at the estate today?

William looked at him and nodded

Of course, my lord. I'm ready to start my service. So...what can I do for you? I'll do my best in order not to disappoint you..

William nodded after his words

But of course, my lord. I gladly accept to serve you. I will take care of stables immediately. And I'll prepare the tables for your dinner. I can even cook something, if you like, my lord. Just let me know what you prefer..

William nodded

Of course...I can prepare a soup, if you like it, my Lord. It will be ready for 8 in the evening. But if you prefer meat or fish, just let me know. Also..I can put in order documents upon your desk after dinner..

William nodded

As you wish, my lord. Everything will be ready in few time..