Great Hall

Emilie De Fontanay wrote:

From her place on the couch by her daughter's side, she hear lady Ursula's question, so she get up and take a few steps closer of her while remaining close of the sofa for don't lost Olympe of view, .

Well, in fact I don't work at court, mylady, in fact I am here in journey, for visit my friends precisely, and enjoy court life ... if I have got a special position at court, I would tell it's a comfortable one, because I have the chance to have many good friends here and to have live at court for a very long time and to know most of people and to being respected and even appreciated by many of them. .

Then she ask her.

What about you, mylady ?

" I am Lady in waiting i hope i became a job as a Lady for the Queen.But i don`t know for witch Queen in moment.
Perhubs we became soon a new Queen the King will be have a son and Queen Catherine of Aragon can`t give him a son.
I think she is to old for birth a child".

Emilie De Fontanay wrote:

Emilie listen attentively to Ursula and nodd.
Indeed, it's for a big part because of Katerine hadn't give him the male hair he awaite and being now too old while lady Anne is young and strong. But personally, I think it's also because he don't love Katerine anymore, not the way a husband love his wife, while he really love Anne Boleyn.
She reflect.
And it's true, Anne is to become our queen, before long, but very soon, he can't marry her before to be ride of his marriage with Katerine and it may take a long time still. But in reality, in his eyes, his marriage to Katerine is yet over and Anne Boleyn yet his queen and she is trying to take her future place, here is the signification of her wearing a purple dress today.
She smile.
Anyway, I hope that your work of lady in waiting please you ?
She turn to glance at her daughter and see her joining them, the air curious, she put a tender hand behind her head.
By the way, here is my daughter, Olympe.

" I think the King will a divorce aspire,but the Pope will it obviation.
I don`t know why the Queen go not in a convent.She will keep her honesty, i can`t understand it?"
" I am intent how goes this story ago !"

Thomas Howard wrote:

Norfolk entered the Great Hall and noticed Anne was dressed in purple. He grinned at himself, well-done, my niece, let them know who is in charge, now!

As he approached, he heard her words about the Spaniards and he frowned deeply.
He bridged the distance and took her arm, smiling friendly but speaking soft and strongly.
I don't think that was wise to do, dear niece, even though I agree with you. Don't make more enemies as necessary... I think the king won't like it. He looked at her with concern though he still smiled.

Anne smiled back.She was acting just like a queen

"I know what I'm doing, uncle! Everyone must learn who am I !"

Emilie De Fontanay wrote:

Emilie nodd after Ursula's words and smile with a air a bit satisified in thinking how the pope is stupid to don't allow this annulement and how much he is going to lost since the king is getting tired from negociating and don't obtain anything.
For his own lost, because he don't let to the king another choice than to end by breaking with him and get his annulment by himself and it's surely what will happen.
Emilie chuckle a bit bitterly as she guess very well why Katerine have refuse, can see clearly in the reasons of her behaviour.
Because she refuse to lost, she will never negociate nor give in in anything, no matter how much her obstination will cost to her and her daughter in the future. You know she isn't the angel that people believe that she is, she is a woman of power, overproud and strong , she think and act as the princess of Spain that is born above all and defend her birth country's interest. She is fully conscious of her popularity and influence and I fear that she will use it for continue hanging on her marriage and crown, even after the annulement will be declared and the king remarried to Anne, until her last breath.
She reflect and add.
I believe that this fight for keep her position have become all her life, the sens of her life and that she probably wouldn't know what to do afterward if she did stop to fight, so she surely will never give up and leave for join a covent, that though would be the better solution for her, would be giving up. And with this behaviour, she risk to ruin her future and her daughter's future.
She shake her head, annoyed by Katerine's behaviour while feeling relieved to has been able to tell out loudly about it.
She is confused in hearing Ursula's last sentence, don't seeing what she is talking about at all.
I am sorry, I hadn't understand what you told. Of which story are you talking about ?
She notice that she hadn't pay attention to Olympe's presence.

Ursula look at Anne Boleyn and admired her countenance.
She have much prospects to be Queen of England.Urula believe that it gives a change at court.
She look at Emile and his daughter.
" When the pope the king not gives the OK for divorce than i believe the King will be disavow for the catholic church".
She take a gulp of wine and say to Anne Stanhope :
" It will time for a change.I hate this depression of the catholic church."

Norfolk stared at Anne, impressed by her changed, more bold attitude.

Yes, dear niece, show them your elegance, your wit, your royal capacities and... your beauty! He tapped her arm, smiling appreciatively. He saw everyone staring at her, so he took her hand and kissed it in a humble way, almost kneeling before her.

Anne.... no one can neglect you, you behave like a Queen and soon you will be Queen! he told her happily.

Ursula take a gulp of Wine and look around the Hall and she says to Anne Stanhope " I am taut the King is faithful when he married Lady Anne " She smirk and begin to laugh loud.

Thomas Howard wrote:

Norfolk stared at Anne, impressed by her changed, more bold attitude.

Yes, dear niece, show them your elegance, your wit, your royal capacities and... your beauty! He tapped her arm, smiling appreciatively. He saw everyone staring at her, so he took her hand and kissed it in a humble way, almost kneeling before her.

Anne.... no one can neglect you, you behave like a Queen and soon you will be Queen! he told her happily.

Anne listened her uncle with care.His words were comforting her.Everyone was looking at them and whispering.

"Thank you, uncle!"

I walked into the Great Hall, and took a goblet of wine from a passing servant. As I drank, I noticed the mistress of my cousin; lady Boleyn. She was talking among some people. I observed her wondering what Henry saw in a woman who was so unworthy. Although, I had never met her before so I had no say in the matter. Perhaps she was worthy.

Ursula saw a joung men with the goblet of wine in his hand.
She ask herself who is this men that he look at Lady Anne.
She says to Anne Stanhope " I think in next time Lady anne will became much admirer.
The King will be not the only,out certain resource i have hear that he was very closely friends
with Thomas Whyatt.It will narrated he want a divorce from his wife that he can be married Lady Anne".
Ursula take again a gulp wine.
" But why she should take a men with low status when she can take the highest status and can take the tilte
for Queen of England ".

Ursula look around the Great Hall and saw that The Duke of Norfolk look very proud of Lady Anne.
In thoughts saw Ursula Lady Anne as the new Queen of England.But for wich price?The broke of the Catholic Church? The English people loves Queen Katharine.What is when the King not became the divorce from the Holiness? Ursula thing it will come difficult times of the Kingdom.

Elizabeth swung her hips back, and forth. How often was she at court? Quite often! And, sometimes being here was boring.....to her nothing exciting ever happened. And, she needed some excitement in her life. Especially, since she was married to him. However, Elizabeth was happy being away from Thomas for so long.....they did not have to see each other.....which meant no arguing. Though, here she was at court....looking for him. Elizabeth stopped, and looked around. Maybe that man was here. "Thomas where are you," she growled. Elizabeth tapped her foot, and folded her arms around her large chest, and waited for her husband.

Norfolk still smiled at Anne as his attention was caught to the door. His wife entered with great pomp and he sighed inaudible. Please, don´t let her cause a scene about Anne´s dress! As her eyes searched the crowd, he kissed Anne´s hand.

Anne, excuse me for a moment... he said softly and made his way to Elizabeth. He noticed she looked beautiful but the grim look on her face did not disappear during her absence from court.
Finally he stood next to her and smiled faintly, while he took her hand to kiss it.

Elizabeth! You came back to court! So.... good to see you, my dear. How are you? he spoke reluctantly.

Oh, she had to put on a fake smile. A fake, but loving smile. All of this was just for him......only in public, though. He knew exactly how she felt. And, it was qute obvious he knew how she felt, too. But, Elizabeth's eyes moved toward her niece Anne, and she bowed her head. Of course, the girl wouldn't notice her. And, she was glad. It was better that way. She never liked the girl. But, she then focused on her husband, and eyes her husband as he is done kissing her hand, and she quickly curtsied to her husband, and pursed her lips. "I am perfectly well, my love. I am just.....so happy to see you," she said, as she lied through her teeth. She was not happy! Not happy at all......she knew that whore of his was here. She just knew it! "The children were eager for me to come to court...they wanted their mother near," she said, looking at him. Oh, she wanted to glare at him......but she was not going to start anything.....at least not in the public eye. She was better than that.

He saw the changing look in her eyes and sighed in relief as she stayed calm and even smiled at him - a fake smile, he could tell, but nevertheless, a smile. He smiled too and nodded as she curtsied to him.
I am glad you are well, my dearest. I hope everything is well at our estate, too. I receive positive reports from the caretaker.
He grinned at himself, glad they were in public and he tapped her arm friendly.
the children are just fine, my dear, they take their classes seriously, though I imagine they missed you indeed. Especially little Mary asks often about you, you should not let them without their mother for so long, they need you! he said reproaching though he kept smiling at her. He knew very well why she was not at court for a long while but in his view she should look after their three little children anyway.

Elizabeth wanted to smack him. How dare he! She was always there for their children. Unlike, most women at court......she was always hands on with her family. But, she would not say anything. She would stay silent. Elizabeth ran her fingers across her curvy hips, and looked around the room. Then her eyes landed on her husband, and said," I know. I know, husband."

He grinned at himself, he knew very well she cared about her children but he felt trapped, nothing went well at all and now she had come here to make things even worse. He followed her gaze around the room and decided to tease her a little more, since she reacted so calmly.
Don't you think my niece looks beautiful, tonight? he asked her, staring at her with his arms folded on his chest.

Ursula enter the great hall again and take a goblet of wine.

Mark entered the great hall prepared to play again, when he saw the same woman from the previous party. He felt horrible for being rude to her. He walked up to her and smiled "Forgive me for being so rude at our previous engagement. Allow me to re-introduce myself, i'm Mark Smeaton, musician to his majesty." he said hoping she was not too upset with him.

Mark Smeaton wrote:

Mark entered the great hall prepared to play again, when he saw the same woman from the previous party. He felt horrible for being rude to her. He walked up to her and smiled "Forgive me for being so rude at our previous engagement. Allow me to re-introduce myself, i'm Mark Smeaton, musician to his majesty." he said hoping she was not too upset with him.

" Oh no problem Mr.Smeaton.I forgive you when you play a little with your violin for me."

Ursula smile at Mr.Smeaton and sit at a table with Mr.Smeaton.

"How you became the engagement at the court?"

Mark took his violin and played a slow timing tune, then smiled as he knew his music had pleased her. He sat next to her and took a goblet of wine. "Well I was recognized by his majesty at the french court, then I was summoned here to play for him and his courtiers." He said and smiled.

Mark Smeaton wrote:

Mark took his violin and played a slow timing tune, then smiled as he knew his music had pleased her. He sat next to her and took a goblet of wine. "Well I was recognized by his majesty at the french court, then I was summoned here to play for him and his courtiers." He said and smiled.

Lady Misseldon listen his wonderful play of the violin.
" The french King have a big lost when you come to the English court.And the English Court have
became a big talented Musican.I hope the King know what he have now for a brillant musican."
She jiggle nearer at Mark and lean at his shoulder.