Window in the Great Hall

I got up and went over to Lady Fitzgerald, giving a slight bow. My lady it's nice seeing you here again..

Really! Have you recovered from our little meeting the other day I assume you still want to marry Eleanor Brandon then Joan raised her eyebrows at him sticking her leg up stopping him right in his tracks

I gave a little chuckle. No one's supposed to know about that yet. But I may as well inform you, yes I do plan on marrying Eleanor. We're in love.

Joan slammed her book shut and then thrusted it to her side standing she approached him Then you had better find me a suitor then and keep your hand at the level of your eye's you will not make a fool of me! Annoyed with him joan undid his doublet filled with anger taking her little sword from beneath the hems of her dress and running it up his neck

My eyebrow rose as I felt the blunt edge of the knife against my throat. Firstly, you should put that away. You could be arrested for having such a weapon on your person while the king is in residence. I gently pushed her hand away and freed myself from her grip. And isn't it your parents' duty to find you a suitor? It's no fault of mine you showed up months after I'd fallen for another woman. I had to suppress a laugh.

Joan could not help but to look at his stupidity The king won't have me arrested I know him too well! Now you may think you have the best acess with the king right now but you do not right now you're status is low and when you marry me it will be higher and the king shall have you in his most inner most circle of men. This marriage was arranged by myself to get your family out of debt I have shown kindness unto your mother and sister they both have very good postions at court now and you dishonour your mother and your family name by marrying a poet! What will you live on air every money that you and your family own is the money I gave too them to help you in your time of need you cannot live of his grace the duke of suffolk money he is a very proud man I have done everything to help your family and this is how you repay me! You are a disgrace too your mother... If you want her to live in poorer conditions than just say as the only claim to wealth you shall ever have is by through our marriage! Think about it and when the king disowns you for not keeping your side of the bargain I will not stand in the street and laugh I will make sure your mother is looked after. You may think me a bitch but I have had the great kindness shown by your mother. Joan sat down tired Your mother nursed my parents when they were ill and sat with them until they died she was at great service very great! And you have shown me great unkindness towards me refusing to play by the rules since I have turned up. Joan got up and traced a finger down his jawline You owe me around 1,000 probably more and trying to get that money after I have put the word out that you refuse to marry me will be impossible you have until hmm let me think the end of the week either to tell me your choice or you can go and see cromwell for the bill Joan walked away from him never having met a more selfish person before and marrying for love no one had that option only the king did

Thomas was walking along Hall. He was bringing some papers with him. He saw some people talking each other and bowed at them, smiling. Then he stopped next to window to read carefully papers in his hands. He had a thoughtful and worried air

Thomas made his way through the great hall when he noticed Thomas More. "Lord Chancellor," he said in greeting.

Thomas raised his eyes from paper once he heard someone talking to him. He was surprised to see Thomas Boleyn there. But he bowed with his head

My lord...I haven't heard you arriving. What...can I do for you?

He asked as kindly as he could, trying to smile

Thomas sneered. He knew things between them weren't exactly pleasant. He was beginning to seize power and More knew it. "I wonder what has your attention so. You must be hard at work for the king."

Thomas took a deep breath and nodded

Indeed, my lord. This a list..gave me by Bishop Fisher. About...monasteries that the King wants to destroy because of the new religion. But I'm sure you're already aware about that...

He said with a fake smile

Thomas was aware of the false kindness that More presented, and showed some himself. "I make it a point to be aware of many things, as a good subject of King Henry's should do. I think it's an excellent idea to tear down the old and build up the new."

Thomas smiled with sad irony and nodded

Of course. Your conception of..new, that's what is threwing this country into chaos and heresy. But this is not important for you, my lord. Your daughter is going to be Queen. And very soon you'll be the most powerful man at court after the King...

He answered looking straight at him

Thomas met More's gaze evenly. "Change is not always met with approval, but whatever the king wants the king may get," he replied, alluding to the monasteries as well as Anne. "Also, the king chooses whom he wants for a wife, and if he chooses my daughter then it is the same as if God chose her. But you are wrong on one count, More. I would never be the most powerful man at court. Only...second, perhaps." He sneered.

Thomas smiled with irony again. But he took immediately a serious tone

What a modest man. I really appreciate your...modesty, Boleyn. But second to who? Who else apart the King has now the absolute power? Even on clergy? About myself, I'll never stop to serve His Majesty. No matter who his wife is. Even far from court, I'll remain his loyal servant. As you see, I have no need power to serve him...

He added meaningfully

Thomas smirked. "I hope you do realize I am only speaking hypothetically, that to insinuate any further would be a ghastly mark on my character. If the king sees fit to separate from his unlawful marriage and seek another wife then no one can stop it from happening. But yes, hypothetically speaking, I would be second most powerful to the king. But in truth I seek nothing more than to see our king live a long happy life and to serve him in any way I can."

Thomas nodded and smiled again after listening him

Of course...why should I doubt about that? Without the King's favour, you would be not Lord of Privy Seal. And I suppose that you consider Fisher's poisoning just an accident. Because only someone who feels no safe could try to kill him. Speaking hypothetically...

He repeated ironically and meaningfully

"A bishop may have many enemies, just as Lord Privy Seal may have enemies. Really, no one is safe if they have a high position.." he replied, sneering.

Thomas nodded

I agree with you, my lord. This is true even for myself. And for the King himself. But I don't think I have enemies. I'm a paceful man who just cares for his King and his family...

He replied shrugging

"Then I pray that you gain no enemies, for they have no chance against God," he said simply.

Thomas nodded

Indeed. Everything comes back to God. He will be my only judge. But I pray for my...enemies as well, admitting that I could have some. The King knows my opinions about his marriage with your daughter, and he respects them. Hope you're going to do the same, my lord...

He said looking straight at him

A fleeting smile came across Thomas's lips and he merely nodded. "My daughter is going to change the world," he said in a low voice filled with pride. "You will see.."

Thomas took a breath rolling his eyes

I think your daughter already changed many things, my lord. And many other will change when she'll be Queen. You must be proud of her. But I warn you: if the clergy submits itself at King's authority, it will be the end of catholic faith in this country. But I guess this is Boleyn's target...

He said shrugging and with a small smile