Queen Katherine's Living Room

I smile,"Thank you, Your Majesty. I should like to meet Lady Moore very much..."

"Forgive me Your Majesty...but what do you mean?"

"I do, Your Majesty- a kind lady called Mistress Bridget Hoffman. I trust in her greatly..."

I nod,"Thank you, Your Majesty. I am sure my brother would be happy to assist in any way possible..."

I then sigh a little I wish with all my heart I could rid her of these hardships ..,

I see she is thinking what everyone is thinking. I smile, a comforting motherly smile, and I look at her with pride and thanks, as I do I feel an erge to protect this young girl, as if she were my own, I will ensure whatever happens. She is safe but still smiling I hold out my hand she takes it, and I pull her onto the bench chair with me
"Ohh... Lizzie, smile! You are young, you have no reason no be sad. Show off your pretty good looks, and your beautiful smile. For we are on the side of the angels and the Lord, and nothing can change that... and nothing can happen to us.."
I say this and I see her eyes brighten. I can see the hope in her eyes, and it convinces me I am the one true Queen of England, wife of Henry..

I smile warmly as she takes my hand,"Of course madam,"

I feel at home when I am with Her Majesty- she shows such a motherly affection towards me. The true wife of the king.

"Your Majesty-may I do anything for you?"

"It would be my pleasure and honour Your Majesty to accompany you on your walk,"I then glance out the window-the sun shines but it is frosty and crisp. Perhaps Her Majesty should have a cloak...

"Would Your Majesty like me to collect a cloak for you perhaps?"

The more I speak with Her Majesty I feel more comfortable-she is such a motherly figure. She is so warm and kind-if only in some way I could stop all of these corrupt people in court from trying to take the throne and title of Queen from her. She is The King's true wife. The daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella-true royalty and a true good pious woman...

Smiling I nod
"There is one over there on the chair. I did ask lady Moore to fetch a thicker one of mine, but I feel she may have got lost. But no matter, I am sure this one will do nicely.."
She fetches it with such grace and desire to please. I know I have found someone I can trust
"Thank you, my lady. Now come... which gardens shall we go to?"

Before we go, I pull out to pieces of writing parchment and I write two letters. One to Lizzie's brother, Edward Craven, and another to Kevin. It has been so long since I have seen him. I write to them both to come to my rooms
"Lizzie, I think we shall walk in the fountain court yard, we may even meet Mary there. Come, let's go.."
I give the letters to a page and ask them to hand them out, ensuring they go directly into their hands

I smile and then leave with Her Majesty...

Edward made his way To Her Majesties apartments after receiving her letter. A servant entered the room first and announced him.

Edward bowed deeply and respectfully,"Your Gracious Majesty..."

Geoffrey entered into Queen's living room, followed by Archbishop Wareham and Bishop Tunstall. They needed talking urgently with Queen Katherine. He noticed that lord Craven was there. Then he approached him silently, bowing

My lord Craven...Her Majesty will receive you later. She has an important meeting right now...

He whispered into his ear. Then he glanced at the two clergymen, standing at the door

Edward bowed,"Thank You, please inform her I came though..."

Edward then left...

Geoffrey gestured the two clergymen to come in. While they were bowing deeply in front of the Queen, he stood silently next the door

Archbishop Wareham "Your Majesty..."

Bishop Tunstall "Your Majesty...we came here to talk about King's wish..."

Turning from Elizabeth, I see Edward
"My lord Craven, thank you... Please, if you will talk to you sister, I will find call for you later, I am sorry..."
I nod my head and they leave
"Archbishop Wareham ,Bishop Tunstall ...you are most welcome. But I fear that your visit is a waste of time. For the King's wish is nothing to me. It means nothing to me. I am the King's wife and Queen of England!"

Geoffrey was looking silently at them

Archibishop Wareham "Your Majesty...we're here to invite you to accept Cardinal Campeggio's suggestion. To enter into a nunnery..."

Bishop Tunstall "Of course, Your Majesty. If you don't accept, we'll have to think that you hate the King..."

While two clergymen were talking with Queen, Geoffrey recognized lady Nan's voice behind her door. So he rushed silently at the door and opened it. He bowed with his head

Oh...lady Nan! Her Majesty is giving audience right now. But they are leaving. Please come, you can sit in the side room. I'll announce you...

He whispered. Then he winked friendly at her and gestured her to come inside

"My dear Bishop Tunstall, how can you think I hate the King?! For I will not enter a religious house, because I do love him, and wish to be by his side. I have given my answer many times. I will not do it, so again... for I am his wife, Queen of England!" My voice begins to raise as I am so hurt and angry..
"Nan... Nan, is that you?"

The two clergymen remained surprised as they heard the Queen shouting. Surely she won't allow them to work at her orders anymore. They bowed deeply, almost trembling

Archibishop Wareham "Yes, Your Majesty..."

Bishop Tunstall "Ehm...Your Majesty..."

They muttered. Then bowed again and left the room. Then Geoffrey approached lady Nan in the side room

Lady Nan...the Queen is ready to receive you...

He announced smiling