The Manor House

Inigo looked thoughtfully at him. He took a long, deep breath before replying

I was not there, my lord. As you know, I'm taking care of spanish situation. But I heard that it has been a miserable, chill and embarassing situation. Your absence has not gone unnoticed..

He took a sip from his wine after him

Thomas sighed after hearing his words. He looked at Mandoza before asking

How Her Majesty is facing all this?

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Inigo shook sadly his head

I am not allowed to see her. Even my friend Chapuys can't visit her. And it's very complicated sending letters each other..

He explained with low voice

Thomas took a deep breath. He looked thoughtfully at his wine before replying

I'll try to meet her..

Then he looked at Mendoza again

Inigo looked worriedly at him as he heard his intentions

It can be very dangerous. One single word spoken in her favor can bring at imprisonment..

Thomas nodded simply. He kept on staring his glass of wine while saying:

Doesn't matter. I thought often about the past. At when I thought that the King was the most illuminated Prince of Christendom. I was sure that with him it would have been the Golden Age. At least...I hoped so. Bishop Fisher is under house arrest. You should watch your back..

After these words, he stood up and went upstairs

Inigo remained speechless after his last words. He had no time to reply. But something in More's words made him very anxious about his safety. And about his family's safety. Was he really in danger? Was Francisca in danger as well? He had to come back to Spain to try to find out.

Faith wakes up and walks down the stairs looking around and a servant walks up telling her that her brother the Duke is her.

"Charles entered the house and smiled as he saw his sister"

Faith... how nice to see you. How are you?

"He asked with carying voice"

"What is wrong brother you seem sad?" Faith said to her brother walking to him hugging . She looked alone in her eyes.

"Charles sighed and shrugged e bit"

Well...you know the King married Anne Boleyn. I hate her. But now she is going to give him a son..

"He replied looking at her"

"I do not like her either but. Than again I would like to be his Queen.*She said to her brother.

"Charles sat at her side and smiled a bit"

So...are you in love with the King, sister? I warn you...he is a married man. I don't want to see you suffer because of him..

"He said rather concerned"

"I know he is married brother." She said to him.

"Charles sighed and took her hand in his"

Faith...my dear sister...you are a young and beautiful woman. I'm sure you'll meet a man who will make you happy. But please...the King already has a Queen. You could only be...his mistress. But I won't allow that. Hope you understand that I'm worried about you and your reputantion. You're a Brandon, sister..

"Only because I am a woman yet men are aloud to be married and have two women."She said pulling her hand out of his. And walked to the window not happy.

"Charles sighed and stood up. He walked towards her by windowside"

Faith...dear sister, I just care about you. Think about your reputation. Who will marry you knowing that you were King's mistress...and then not a maid anymore? If you allow me...I can find a suitable husband for you. A man I trust...

"He suggested, hoping to make her change her mind"

"I am not sure brother." She said to him.

"Charles smiled and took her hand again"

Don't worry about that, sister. I already have someone in mind for you. You see...my secretary, William Pennington, is still unmarried. He had a wife, once, but she left him. He is not noble by birth...but after all, I'm not as well. Also...his family is rich enough to make him study as lawyer. He is...much older than you, but he is good looking. And above all, he is a good man...

"He suggested, looking for her reaction"

"Not happening."She said to her brother heading for the front door.

"Charles sighed"

Faith...please, trust me. In this way you will forget the King in few time. William is a good man and you will love him..

"He looked at her"

Thomas was alone in his family home. He was reading some books trying not to think at His Majesty's action against his faith and himself. He was lost in his thoughts when he heard a knock at his door

I had arrived at the house of Sir Thomas More as I had been informed he wished to see me. I knocked on his door and then waited for admittance into his home. I was wondering what he had to discuss with me.

Thomas opened the door. He stepped back letting the Cardinal entering the room

Cardinal Wolsey..please. Have a seat. Thank you for coming..

He said closing the door behind him

I entered the room and took a seat by the main table in the room and then I looked at Thomas.

"More what is it that you wanted to talk to me about?