Thomas More's office

Thomas listened carefully at him thinking deeply at his words. He admitted silently that he was right and nodded slowly

Yes...you're right. The truth is that anyone could replace Wolsey. He had blind trust in him, and his treason hurted him deeply. Even if...I heard some rumors. Henry sent him his portrait, once. And now it seems he wants Wolsey to leave Tower to spend the rest of his life in a private residence. Don't you think it's weird?

He asked with suspicion

Norfolk listened but after Thomas spoke, he hit his desk strongly with his fist and rose from his chair.

What?! Leaving the Tower? For what reason? he walked up and down the room and went back to Thomas, still sitting behind his desk.

Wolsey betrayed him. Why should he have mercy on him? He should execute him instead! Or let him rot away in his cell, at least.

Thomas shrugged taking a breath

I don't know what to say. Henry never wanted him dead. He doesn't trust in him anymore but...I think he misses their friendship...

He said sincerely, looking at him

Norfolk rolled his eyes and snorted noisy.

Friendship...such beautiful friendship when one is so deceived! He sighed deeply as he noticed More's calm eyes on him. He sat down again, trying to calm down himself.

If only the scheming peacock does not think he will play any significant role again. I will keep Henry in mind that he can not trust him ever again. You are Lord Chancellor now, Thomas, he should have consulted you about this kind of matters. he looked almost accusingly at him.

Thomas looked confused at him and joined his hands together on his desk

Maybe he should have do that, yes. But I have not so much influence on him like before. Moreover, after Bishop's poisoning, I'm almost thinking to resign as Chancellor...

He took a breath and shrugged, looking at him

In any case, Wolsey won't be back at his old glory. You have no need to fear a revenge...

Norfolk took a deep breath and let it out slowly while shaking his head.
Resign as Chancellor? Oh no, Thomas, please think about that thoroughly. He needs you, England needs you, you are the conscience of the nation!

He leaned over to look deeply into his eyes.
I fear no one and nothing as long as there are people like you in charge. You can not resign, Thomas, you might have to act against your own standards at times and I know how difficult that is for you, but please, bend instead of bursting. Remember that no one else is as capable as you are, who would you hand over the matters of state? To that measly Cromwell who is doing everything to make himself indispensible? he looked pleadingly at him.

Thomas took a deep breath. He looked at Norfolk

What else should I do if things will get worse, Your Grace? I would never leave King's service, but he is not the same anymore, since that woman entered in his life. Oh sorry...she is your niece, after all. Anyway I have not decided yet...

He paused and thought for a moment, before adding

There are two news, and I wonder if you already heard about them. It seems that Harry ordered to Katherine to leave Palace, and to Wolsey to leave Tower...

Norfolk bited his lips and shook his head heavily.

Don't quit, that is all I am asking you Thomas... I know that she is family to me but that does not mean that I agree with her. On the contrary, if she was my daughter, I would mute her sharp tongue!

He listened to the news and frowned deeply.

You told me earlier about Wolsey, I don't like him to leave the Tower. Where will he go? But queen Katherine, where will Henry bring her? Did she finally agree to retire to a monastery? Or did the Pope order her to give in? He could not help smiling as he spoke about Katherine, this was good news. His niece was one step ahead to the throne.

Thomas shrugged again

The King will grant to both, I mean to Wolsey and to Katherine, a private residence far from court. But he can't treat his loyal wife as a traitor, Your Grace. Our Queen did nothing against him. Just...he loved him too much, I suppose. Oh...and he also ordered her to give Queen's jewels back. So I imagine...you'll see the same jewels on your niece's head and neck, now...

He added ironically raising his eyes to ceiling

Margaret knocked on her Farthers door noticing it was slightly a jar she poked her head through the door it was empty she decided to go in anyway Margaret wanted to know where her Farther was she missed him greatly everything about his office reminded her of him. Margaret placed a gift for her Farther upon his desk although she was not sorry for discussing the things they did she still wanted her Farther to know she loved him very much.


'Every time you pray Farther I shall be at your side praying with you'

That was a note Margaret left next to it. She creeped out of his study pulling the door towards her before resting her head against it closing her eye's briefly

Thomas came into his study. He found something on his desk with a note. He read the note and smiled. He knew Margaret loved him and pressed the note against his heart

The servant announce Lady Jane Heterford.

Thomas was reading something at his desk. He looked at the door after servant's announcement

Of course...she may come in...

"Hello my lord."

She said with a curtsey.

Thomas stood up and bowed

My Lady Heterford...good day. What can I do for you?

He asked rather surprised

"I just trying to get to know the people of the court."

She said looking at him.

Thomas smiled and showed her the chair

I understand. You must be new to court. I'm the King's Chancellor, as you know. Are you a lady in waiting?

"I am to Lady Anne Boleyn."

She said after sitting down.

Thomas sat at his desk again and nodded

Ohh...I see. The Boleyn girl has already her own ladies, and she already acts like a Queen! Are you one of her relatives, my lady?

He asked, wondering if she was related with Howard's family

"No my lord I am not."

She said to him.

Thomas nodded

I understand. You must be proud of serving the future Queen of England. But if you only knew Queen Katherine, the true Queen, you would be much proud. Trust me..

"My cousin did."

She said to him.

Thomas looked surprised at her

Oh...and who is your cousin, my lady?

He asked

"I am not sure I was told by my father."

She said softly.

Thomas nodded

I see. And tell me..do you like english court, lady Jane?