Katherine's Living Room

Eustace Chapuys wrote:

He turns around as someone enters and smiles warmly as he notices it is the Princess Mary.
He bows deeply and nods approvingly.
El gusto es mio princesa, puedo ver que aprende sus lecciones de español muy muy bien. he answers her friendly.
You have grown, Your Highness, if I may say so, you've become a young lady! he winks at her.
He looks at the queen again and notices the changes in her appearance, too, but to his dismay, not in her favor. She looks older, pale and unwell. Her face is puffy and under her eyes are deep, dark bags. He bows to kiss her hand respectfully and compassionately.
Dear madam, how are you?

Mary are very attired from the warm compliment of the Empire ambassador.
" Thank you Mr.Ambassador".
She listen the words of him and then he saw to her mother.She look tired and sick.
" Mummy are you alright?"
Mary look very worry on her Mother.

Pulling myself together, I go and I call Mary over give her a hug and smile "My darling! Go to the swing in the gardens. I will meet you there in a few moments and we shall play.." I manage to smile, as I am so happy to see her. But these days I am so tired and I have nothing to smile about
"So, ambassador... how are you enjoying England?"

He smiles mollified as he watches them hugging and the expression on Katherine's face softens. He waits patiently for Mary to leave the room and nods friendly at her.
Once she closes the door he looks into Katherine's eyes, perceiving the sadness behind her friendly smile and he searches for words to make her feel not even more grieved.

I like England, I am happy to be here again.... he starts but shakes his head, he can't lie to her.
I am shocked, most Gracious Lady, it is even worse than I expected. I met sir Thomas More though and his wonderful wife. Your sister-in-law Margaret is also at court again so you are not on your own. Please, tell me that you are fine and that you will not give up! he says emphatically

I see he has realized the full extent of the situation here
"It is true. The King has truly abandoned me. But I keep strong. I have you, Ambassador, and my God. Margaret has returned to court? I have not seen her yet.."

He nods and bites his lips.
Keep faith, dear madam, keep faith... you are not alone. Yes, lady Margaret arrived yesterday, she will visit you soon. She and your nephew, the Emperor, fight relentlessly for your cause and so will I, with all the powers given to me. You are the true Queen of England, Your Highness and that will never change!

I look at him with such love, as I take his hand "Thank you so much.." I say. I feel tears running down my cheeks

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Before Mary go back to Ludlow she will take the letter on the table of the anteroom of her mothers living room.
She know what her mother have a difficult time in the future.

Quote :

Dear Mummy ,
at my visit i notice that you are very sad.I have hear that my father the king want the devorce from
you with the reason that your marriage was illigitim.I can not believe that is right.
I have hear that the pope have give you a dispence.I believe that he do it of one ground.
he want married his misstress Lady Anne.
Please Mummy don`t give up.
I believe that he will lost the interesst of his misstress and he come back to you.
You are the only truth Queen of England.
With many Love
Mary

She took the letter on the table and leave the room.
She will go back to Ludlow.

I walk to the door of the room of the Queen.I´m moved by all that is happening.I feel nervous, for years I have not seen her.We grew up together in Spain.After I left for Italy and her England...
I approach a soldier:
_"My name is Maria Enriquez de Luna, Duchess of Gandia and royal niece of Spain.I would like to have an audience with her Majesty.I´m her cousin."
I told the guard nervous...

I was sitting by the fire reading Mary's letter, when I heared someone cask for me... I am not in the mood to have an audience with anyone. My daughter has gone, my child has been taken from me. I love her so much. I must pull myself together. I am Queen of England! Wiping the tears away, I stand and call out
"Come, please.." waving my hand
I go over and see my cousin. Holding my arms out, I go to her and give her an hug, and kiss her on the cheek

The server from Lady Mary enter the Living Room and give the letter from Mary the Queen.
" Your Majesty a letter from your daughter Mary.She can not come to speak with you.
She will go back to Ludlow soon."

Quote :

My dear Mother

I was at court to my aunts wedding and for christmas party.
But my father give me to understand that i not welcome at court.
He take no notice of me only for his Misstress.Not one kind word he have for me.
It brokes my heart that i lost his favor and his love for me.
I am so sorry that i can not speak with you but its better for me
and you that i go back to Ludlow.
Perhubs you can visit me when the time comes.
I hope you are in good health.
I prayer for you that father will come back to you.

with many Love your

Daughter Mary

Katherine of Aragon wrote:

I was sitting by the fire reading Mary's letter, when I heared someone cask for me... I am not in the mood to have an audience with anyone. My daughter has gone, my child has been taken from me. I love her so much. I must pull myself together. I am Queen of England! Wiping the tears away, I stand and call out
"Come, please.." waving my hand
I go over and see my cousin. Holding my arms out, I go to her and give her an hug, and kiss her on the cheek

My eyes were full of happiness to see my cousin Katherine.
_"_oh my darling Katherine....I feel much everything is happening to you..."

I said and gave her a loving hug

Every day I receive a letter from Mary. I miss her so much. My darling daughter, I never know what to reply. She is getting so big now. She knows what is going on with Henry and Anne. I wish she is kept safe and far from harm, and I pray that her governess will look after her. And that she is taught to practice the true faith and nothing else


Looking at my dear cousin, I feel a tear running down my face
"Come.." I call, as I hold out my arms

Knocks on the door

A server bring a letter ti her Majesty from Ursula Misseldon

Your Highness

I can not longer a lady in waiting of you.
When you want need the ground ask the Duchesss and Duke of Lancaster they can tell
you.
I wish you all best for the future i pray for you and your daughter.

in deepest respect

Ursula Misseldon.

I had been stitching one of the King's shirts when Ursula's letter arrived and I read it, feeling saddened to lose such a good lady from my household. I shall enquire from the Duchess of Lancaster as to why she has left my service. I hear a knock on my door and answer it. "Come in."

I hear her say enter I walk in and deep curtsy your majesty, I have missed you I want to come and visit you, I do hope you are not busy

I look up from my stitching and am happy to see its Cordelia. I place the needle into the cloth and place it down, rising from my chair and goes to my step-daughter. "Cordelia, my sweet child! I have missed you too and I am never too busy not to receive you. Come, have a seat!" I usher her over to two upholstered chairs, sitting in one.

As I sit in one and look at her kind face my mother as died,is the only words I can say father told me, how are you Majesty?

My smile fades. "Oh my sweet! How are you handling it? Would you like some wine and to talk about it?" I order a lady to pour us a glass of wine and give Cordelia a glass.

everyone I touch dies on me as I pick up the goblet

I reach out for her hand. "I know it may seem like that right now, but it is not true, Cordelia! Have you been to the chapel to pray for comfort?"

Mary wait that she can talk with her mother.
She hope that she is alright.

"I have received Mary's letters. She has been unwell as of late with constant somach ailments. She has not been to see me in some time." A servant says her daughter is waiting to come in and she tells him to let Mary in.

As I here mary is outside perhaps I should let you two talk, I shall go