Charles Brandon's bedchamber

"Charles prevented her from standing up slowly"

Please, Anna. You are still weak. I'm sure the physician has a remedy for you...

"He said hopefully, turning towards Agostino"

*Looking at Charles sadly* Okay *holding on to him speaking to the physician* Please do you have something to make me feel better. *Tears fall gently from her eyes.* Charles has been very kind to me but I don't want to continue to impose on his generosity. *looking at Charles*

Agostino gave the little bottle to Anna and smiled at her

"No need to cry, my lady. You will be alright. Please, drink this medicine twice a day after eating. Go on for two weeks and you will be completely restored. You just need to rest.."

He said, closing his medical bag

Thank you sir I shall. Charles would you walk me to my chambers so that I may start taking this elixir as the physician told me to do. Now your duty to me is done and I thank you, dear Charles, for your help in my time of trouble. You has been kind as ever *held his hand as I tried to raise and smiled gently*.

"Charles took her hand and this time helped her to stand up slowly. He smiled at her and then he looked at Agostino"

Thank you, Master De Agostinis. I'll make sure personally that she'll take the medicine you gave her...

"He squeezed softly Anna's hand to reassure her"

*She looked surprised at Charles for his commitment to help her* Thank you good physician for this medicine. I shall take it in accordance to your suggestion. *I looked at the physician and bowed my head. I looked at Charles.* I don't think that I walk to my chambers alone would you take me there. *I took a hold of Charles hand* Thank you for all of your help.

"Charles smiled kinly"

It would be a pleasure for me, Anna. Just let me to accompany you...

"He added, glancing at Agostino looking for his approval"

*I gently smiled at physician* Thank you very much. *looked gently at Charles* Thank you very much for all of your help. I can not thank you enough for your kindness. I will have of my servant to administer the elixir to me. So that you don't have to be responsible for me taking this. I don't need you to do this. I know that I must take this for two weeks and I will make sure that I take this. *smiles at Charles holding on to his hands*.

Agostino nodded at them both

"Lady Stafford is fine, Your Grace. She just needs some rest. You may accompany her, if this makes you safer. Lady Anna, Lord Suffolk.."

He bowed. Then he took his bag and left the room

So see Charles you need not worry. All I need is some rest and I shall take the medicine that the physician gave me. * smiled to reassured him although I myself was a little nervous *

"Charles smiled. Then brought Anna out of the room slowly. He hoped she was calmer now"

* Thinking that it was very kind of him to help me I felt better. The physician made me feel better that I was fine and Charles made me feel better by his kindness* Thank you, I don't think that I could have walked here alone. *smiled kindly*

I of your help has made me feel better. I am happy that you are still a kind gentleman and that you would help me in my need. If you wish since I am close to my chambers of you like you can leave and attend you duties. I will be fine so thank you for your help escorting me.

I of your help has made me feel better. I am happy that you are still a kind gentleman and that you would help me in my need. If you wish since I am close to my chambers of you like you can leave and attend you duties. I will be fine so thank you for your help escorting me.

"Charles was sitting in his room. Catherine was there too. He was holding a rosary in his hands and he looked lost in his thoughts. Then he sighed deeply and kissed softly the rosary"

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It was late afternoon when Catherine had noticed that everything seemed a bit quiet. She went off in search for Charles. Finding him sitting rather focused on the edge of his bed.

Husband is everything alright.

Catherine took a seat beside him, wondering what was wrong.

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"Charles took a deep breath shooking slowly his head"

Tomorrow I'll have to attend to the coronation ceremony of that whore. How Wolsey called her? The Black Crow..

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Catherine didn't like seeing her husband like this. Conflicted. He wanted to keep our king Henry happy, but he had such a dislike to Anne Boleyn. Yet Charles didn't want to be a bad friend to Henry. Shaking her head she spoke.

Can you not plead some dispensation?

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"Charles sighed and looked at her with an ironic smile on his lips"

I could. But the King made me Captain of the Guard. If I did, His Majesty would behead me. Then yes..I would be unwell..

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Very well. So keep your head. It's a pretty head, in any case. And I don't want to lose it either.

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She tried to make a joke to see if he would smile. With her index finger Catherine gently stroked his cheek, hoping to comfort him.

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Before placing a kiss on his head. Charles was not in an easy position.

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Taking a seat opposite him Catherine begun speaking looking straight into his eye's for his attention.

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But store up your knowledge and your anger. Don't act impulsively, it's always a mistake. But one day, with others so disposed, use them both... ... and if you can, bring her down and destroy her.

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"Charles smiled tenderly at Catherine's touch on his face. He needed her support, and he was silently thanking God for having her as his wife. He realized how much he was in love with her"

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"Then he thought deeply about Catherine's word. She was right. He needed to be patient. And one day, he would cause Anne Boley's fall. He looked at Catherine's and took her hand in his"

I love you, Catherine..

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Charles' loyalty was currently being tested by the king. It felt as though people were waiting for Charles to fall out of line or reveal what he really felt towards Boleyn's.

I love you too Charles and I am very proud of you.

"Charles looked at her and smiled lovingly"

Thank God...I have you at my side, Catherine. And I really hope that you're right. Who knows? Maybe one day...I'll make her fall...

"He added, meaning Anne Boleyn. Then he smiled weakly and took Catherine's hand between his"

Catherine put a finger to his lip... a cold shiver ran throughout her hearing his words.

Husband. It scares me a little to hear you speak like this.