Masquerade ball

Wolsey controlled for the last time if everything was well organized. Thousands of wax candles where lighted in candlesticks of silver, tables were filled with fine delicacies and the servants were ready to attend the guests. Minstrels were voting their instruments and there were great fires in the chimneys.

He nodded at the servants and he was ready to receive the guests, hoping that the King himself and lady Anne would come, too, for they were the reason for this feast because if they attended, they still trusted him...

Edward entered the vast banqueting hall wearing a golden mask that revealed his dark eyes. He had just arrived at court and heard of the masque ball arranged by the Cardinal Wolsey.
He decided to attended, even though he was weary after his journey from Kent. This would be a good opportunity to meet other courtiers.

As he entered the hall he saw many lit candles and tables already covered with fine foods and rich wine. He smiled as a servant offered him a goblet. He gladly took it, thanking the servant and walked a little further into the hall-sipping on the wine.

He see's the Cardinal and bows in-front of him respectfully,"Your Eminence..."

He then walked on through the hall and saw two beautiful one-one he recognised immediately. Anne Boleyn, he had the pleasure of meeting her once before when they were both in Kent. He had heard of how she had raised herself in court-he always knew that she would be great in someway.
The other woman was also beautiful he smiled and bowed his head as he approached them.

Edward saw the woman dressed in black look at him he smiled,"My Lady,"

He took another sip of his wine...

Edward sensed that she was a little unsure of him so he decided not to bother her too much anymore. He simply bowed his head and walked a little forward.

He heard her speak and turned round, he chuckled to himself and took a sip of the wine. He then placed it on the table and walked towards her again, even though he was only a few steps away.

"Quite the contrary, my lady. You could not scare me, I did not wish to disturb you from your conversation,"He smiled widely and added,"I am Edward Craven."

He nodded to the Lady Anne-perhaps she would recognise him...

Nan thought he was enough far from them to not hear what she said but obviously he was not. When she heard his voice again she stopped moving her eyes around and took another sip from her wine. She licked the wine on her lips and turned back to him with a teasing smile on her face. Then you should really practise your expressions my lord. Cause i'm sure what i saw She bowed again kindly and added I'm Nan Saville.

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He laughed,"I am glad to have met you this day, Mistress Saville. Perhaps as a way of condolence may I ask if you would dance with me when they begin to play some music?"

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Nan raised her eyebrows a bit suprised and smiled him. Yes. Sure my lord, i'd like to dance with you she didnt know why she was so suprised that someone asked her to dance with. It used to usually happen when she was here at court before. But it has really been a while she stayed away from court life and forgot what is it like. She looked towards the musicians but they were waiting everyone to come play music. Nan put her goblet on table and looked at Edward again. Are you new here, at court my lord?

He smiled, glad she accepted,"Yes I am. I arrived today along with my sister,"He paused and then added,"...and you? Have you been in court long?"

I enter the hall wearing a mask, I know my brother Edward will be here somewhere. I look around the hall and see him talking to a pretty woman. I sigh, oh brother. Already in search of someone.

I giggle a little to myself and decide to leave them to talk. I also spot Lady Anne, I smile widely at her-remebering how I used to see her often in Kent. It would be nice to talk with her.

I'll wait a while though as she stands beside the woman Edward talks to. I walk to the other end of the hall and take a vine of grapes. Silently looking around as the hall begins to fill with people...

He smiled and nodded,"It would bring me great pleasure, my lady."

He looked up for a moment and noticed his sister had arrived. He was glad she had came to the hall-she was a bit of a loner and did not so often enjoy banquets such as this. Hopefully Lady Anne will talk with her-I'm sure she would be happy to talk to someone she knows. He gestured towards her and then turned to Mistress Saville, Mistress Saville looked very beautiful.

"My younger sister Elizabeth, who I told you about..."He then gently took her arm and said,"Now, where to?"

I look up and notice Edward gestures towards me. I smile a little and curtsy.

I then look around the hall again as more and more people begin to arrive. Perhaps I should talk with someone?

I sigh and finish eating the grapes. I then take a goblet of wine and walk forward through the hall, brush my free hand through my beautiful long blonde hair so I look elegant and presentable...

"I should like to visit there sometime..."he added a little flirtatiously,"Perhaps with you..."

He then heard music begin to play, he turned round to see couples flocking to the middle of the floor. He then turned to Nan, smiling widely. She looked very beautiful-even with her mask on.

He then guided her to the middle of the floor and bowed his head as the dance began to start. He quickly turned round to see Elizabeth and saw a man approaching her-he frowned a little feeling protective of his sister. He then sighed and turned to Mistress Saville, smiling again..