Mary Dawn's Bedchamber

I am honoured to have finally been able to see her.

"I am happy to be here Mary my dear and there is no need to be nervous now tell me what do you want to say"?

It was now or never, I take a quick sip of mead and start to explain

Your Grace, I was most flattered by your attentions and proposal of marriage. I did believe you was a true gentleman I look up at the Duke Yet your behaviour has been most shocking, not only did you ask for my assistance in a kidnapping which you then claimed was spoken in jest. You also made unwanted advances towards my person.

I stand up and move to the back of my chair

I told you quite clearly, and my dear Ladies I hope I do not cause thee any embarrassment, that I wish to remain a maiden till I was wed.Twice Sir, Twice you tried to force yourself upon me despite knowing of my wishes and then ask me to spend the night with you, it is obvious you have no honour

I brush the tears from my eyes

"I do love you my dear and I regret what I did and I want us to start afresh if we may". "What do you say my love I could make you a great noblewoman better than you are now.

I stare at his Grace "Better than I am now" I repeat slowly "I am better off without you my Lord, you claim to love me and again ask to try again" I pour myself another drink and contemplate what has been said

Turning and walking towards the window "Ever since I found myself involved with you I have had a feeling of gloom" I take a sip of mead "I am second guessing myself, I no longer feel safe" I laugh and turn to face the people gathered "I feel as if I am being watched, you your Grace has constantly hounded me with messages"

I retake my seat "Sir after all that has occured and you now making jest of my standing I can clearly see that I would be most unhappy as your wife" I stand and make my way to my dresser "Sir I request you take these gifts as a sign that our engagement is over" I hand over the dresses and jewels he had bestowed upon me

I stare at her as she gives me the things back. "You will regret this Mary and just wait until my niece becomes queen I will make sure you are punished and I leave the room and return to my chambers.

Margery wasn't surprised that The Duke kept using his own family to hide behind his own wrong doings! When Anne would be Queen his erratic behavior wouldn't be tolerated by many he would have to behave. Don't worry, he is not in charge the King is so pay no heed to his idle threats.

I stare after his Grace then look towards Margery

"It seems I have made an enemy" I start to shake "Lady Mary forgive me for the upset I have caused your family" I stumble towards my seat and cover my face with my hands "How can a man change so much" I start to sob

Hearing Margery's words I nod "He will try and ruin me will he not?" I look up "Shall I report his actions to the Lady Anne and His Majesty"

"I forgive you but, you shouldn't be sorry for this." Mary says as she pulls out a handkerchief from the pocket of her skirt and dries Lady Dawn's tears. "You shouldn't be given the heart from a foolish man like him. No matter the status."

I give a small smile of thanks to Lady Mary

"I feel such a fool, I was and in all honesty still feel scared by your Uncle that I even thought I was being followed. He has made me scared of my own shadow" I reply

"I understanding how you feel but, at least you did what you feel what needs to be done." Mary puts her hand on Lady Dawn gently "It takes courage for a lady to say how she feels, how she handles the situation and stand up for herself." Mary smiles "He won't destroy you." She knows this "As long it's not under the category of tyranny or a threat to their majesties, You will be alright." Mary then looks at her "If you think you should say something to my sister, It's your choice."

No I shall leave it for the time being I smile graciously at Lady Mary I suppose that is why I asked for yours and Lady Margery's company so I should have witnesses in the need arose

I sip my drink Now only time will tell what His Grace plans to do I gaze at my window Lady Mary I need you to put my mind to rest I take another sip Do you believe your Uncle would have me followed?

"I pray not." If Mary were in her shoes, she would have some sort of protection with her. "The only time my mindless Uncle sent someone was to make sure you were alright." Lady Dawn is too kind and innocent to be some sort of threat."But, you should be safe."

I least I now know I was not loosing my mind I laugh nervously I thank you Lady Mary for being here and understanding

I look at Margery My dearest friend and sister your advice and guidance has been most valuable

I was walking down the corridor of Whitehall with the lady Anne and I saw that Mary Dawn's bedroom door was open and as we looked in I whispered to Anne aomething that made her laugh about the lady Dawn and I told her something about her sister and then I said to her: "That is you woman who has been horrible to me Anne and does not accept my gifts either." I then whisper to her so only she can hear: " She has said bad things about you too".
We then look at them and carry on walking up the corridor towards her chambers.

I am sitting at my desk composing a letter to my family, I expected the Lady Margery to return soon with court news and upcoming duties to Lady Anne. Despite the warmth of the room and the early summer sun I suddenly feel cold

I hear a noise outside my door I look up to welcome Margery and am surprised and shocked to see His Grace the Duke of Norfolk, quickly I rise to tell him to leave me be when I see the Lady Anne. I give a deep curtsey keeping my eyes towards the floor my cheeks burning as I hear His Grace speak quietly to Lady Anne which makes her laugh.

I stay as I am till I hear them walk on, my tears start to fall and hope Margery returns soon - it seems I am not safe here in court

I was returning back from Anne's ckiers with a document in my hands and as I pass Mary's room I glare at her and laugh as she will never know the contents of my document and I left to show it to the king.

I run towards my door and slam it shut, I rest my back against it and start to cry worried for my own safety.

I grab my baggage and start to to pack my things, not caring if my dresses get creased or items damaged. I now know that the Duke plans to make my life hell and I wish I was away from court

I return to Mary's chamber and I ask the servant to lock the door and give me the key and he had lock the windows and barred them up as well and told him to give me the key and when she was ready to marry me I would let her out.

Mary had no idea it was I who locked her in and I would this way finally get to marry her.

I arrived at the Lady Dawn' bedchamber with the arrest warrant and armed guards and I say:

Mistress Dawn I am arresting you by the King's orders and you are to be taken to the Tower and questioned over your loyalty to him and the Lady Anne.

I nod to the guards.

(OUT OF CHARACTER: You have no right to control the actions of another writer!! Henry Tudor said nothing the tower and Mary Dawn said nothing about threading with you. She very much wants you to stop harassing her too! So leave her alone to play her game it is strictly forbidden to change or control another persons character. I shall be taking your un-nerving behaviour up with the admins. It is after all a game not real life)

Margery did you not know that I play Thomas Cromwell as well and you can see the king's reply in his study.

My lady Margery you should not interfere as I am doing the king's business.

There is no need for the guards Master Cromwell, I know I am innocent of all that I am accused of and that these lies have come from His Grace the Duke of Norfolk because I have refused to marry him

I stand in anger with my bags packed

I am a loyal lady in waiting to the Lady Anne and if you do not believe me and my innocence I ask you to talk to Lady Margery Seymour and Lady Mary Boleyn

I walk towards Master Cromwell and stand before him

Take me to the Tower but first allow me to plead my case to His Majesty and the Lady Anne

I walk passed Master Cromwell and into the corridor, my heart racing but knew I was completely innocent as I make my way to see Lady Anne

I have my orders Lady Mary.

I get the guards to grab her and a porter to get her bags.

You can plead all you like later or write to the king and queen as they are busy or give a message to someobe and they will do it for you. You are coming to the Tower now.

We gather everything and leave for the Tower.

I will inform everyone later and I shall speak to the ladies Margery and Mary.

Please Master Cromwell, if I must go then please let me walk and not be so roughly manhandled

I look at His Grace my head held high.

I swear by all that I hold dear that I am innocent and Sir I shall prove it