Palace Backyard

'Is that it?' I said sarcastically. 'At least noone can excuse the English of being boring! And what of the queen?' I said in a neutral tone, not giving away how I felt about Anne Boleyn, but interested to see where this woman's loyalties lay.

Good. We were both agreed on who the rightful queen was. 'I think she is a fighter, I grew up serving her and she was just such an inspirational woman. Such a kind but strong person. It really does sadden me to think of what has happened to her. It just shows that maybe kindness and virtue are not the qualities that this world values.' As I said these words things began to make sense to me and become even clearer, I would not ever be a victim.

'Oh really!' I said lightening up, 'maybe we knew eachother when we were younger? I am glad we agree and I am glad I spoke to you.' I said smiling.

I really enjoyed talking to a stranger, it seemed that we did already have much in common, 'Well I am getting married very soon' I said for the first time with absolute confidence in my voice, for I had come to the conclusion that I was lucky to be marrying someone like edward and that we were well-matched. 'To Edward Seymour, are you married?'

'Thank you very much.' I could sense that hers was not a happy marriage, 'You are free now to do what you want now' I said giving her a cheeky look. 'For fun I love to attend all the events at court but if im honest I love nothing more than sitting down and having a good gossip about others... oh and people watching, its such fun.' I said looking about me wondering if there was anyone doing anything worth commenting upon..

'That dress is hideous' I said with a devilish giggle. 'It seems that we are, most people here are just too serious all the time..'

'I thought you might have been', there was just something French about her, 'Did you spend much of your past in the French court? What brought you to England?'

'I always imagined the french court as being more carefree and honest', maybe everywhere was the same, full of standards and false appearances. 'Do you have any siblings here? or other family?'

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Henry and Charles were walking in the garden. Henry asked

"So.. you have married with your tutelage? What's her name?"



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"Charles was walking by Henry's side along garden. He missed talking with his best friend, recently. He nodded with a joyful smile after his question"

Yes...I did. Her name is Catherine Willoughby...

"He answered while walking and looking around garden"

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"Charles smiled and kept on watching the ground"

I love and admire lady Willoughby. She will be a good mother...

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"Charles smiled playfully and took a breath"

She is 17 years old...

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"Charles thought for a while, before answering"

This time is different...

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