Autumun Party

Alice More wrote:

Margaret of Austria wrote:

Thomas More wrote:

Thomas clapped his hand and sat next to Alice again. He greeted Ambassador Mendoza and invited him to join them. He looked at Margaret and smiled

I'm happy to see you at court, my lady. I talked a lot about you with my beloved wife. I'm glad you finally met. Ohh...Ambassador! Please, take a seat next to our dear Eustace. Hope everything is going well...

He said, pouring them some wine

Margaret nodded enthusiastic while Alice was talking and wanted to answer her as she heard thomas voice next to her and she looked up in surprise, smiling widely as she saw him and behind him Eustace. Behind him she saw Inigo as well and she smiled warmly at all of them.
Your Grace, I am so happy to see you again, and also our ambassadors! Yes, I already met your gracious wife Alice, she was so kind to invite me to your table.

She followed Inigo's glance at the royal table and sighed inaudible.
Yes, our beloved Katherine is not present and it seems we are the only ones who miss her... she said while looking around.

Alice smiled as the men returned to their table. "It has been such a pleasure to meet with and speak to the duchess," she said, smiling warmly at Margaret. "I am sorry, Your Excellencies, that the party is full of.. them." she nodded to the king's table at the Boleyn's. "I know there must be more secret supporters of Queen Katherine, we cannot be the only ones." She took a moment to think of that gracious, humble queen who is soon to be thwarted by a no-good upstart.

Eustace sat down quietly, trying not to frown, after all, there was a party going on. The company of true friends of the Queen cheered him up and he smiled as Thomas handed him a goblet. He looked around the crowd but there were no familiair faces for him so he shrugged and turned back to the people at his table.
I can not believe they all turned their back to their true Queen and love this new.... girl. he said somber.

Catherine loved the merry music. Her small, slender body danced gracefully. She smiled towards Charles Brandon. She had been his ward all this time. She did find him good looking in an older man sort of way. She wondered if he would want to speak with her or not. He seemed busy talking to other guests. She curtseyed politely and danced close to him. She was looking forward to speaking with him.

"Charles leaded Eleanor's until Nan's table. He stopped for a while next to Catherine, noticing she was staring at him"

Catherine...I'd like talking with you in the garden, later. If you don't mind...

"He said whispering. Then turned to Eleanor and brought her next to Nan. He gulped hardly and succeded to smile"

Nan...

Mark Smeaton wrote:

Dorothy Seymour wrote:

Dorothy decided to wander around the Great Hall some more since she wanted to see more of White Hall. As she is wandering around she noticed a gentleman walking towards her. She knew he looked familiar but she didn't know whe he is.

Mark wandered through the crowd smiling and bowing his head, he then saw a beautiful woman amid the crowd. He made his way to her, although he had a moment of deja vu. He smiled at the young lady, "Good evening my lady" He said still trying to figure out how he knew her.

She made her way towards the gentleman, she thinks he must be one of the talented musicians. "Good evening my lord, you are a musician I assume." She said with a smile

Emilie De Fontanay wrote:

Mary Rose Tudor wrote:

I turn to Emilie again and gave a little nod with kind smile.

''Of course that you both were present in his mind,after all you were his daughters.''

I said softly,looking around the hall.

Emilie look around at people in hte room, recognize most of people and getting thoughtful as she think to her memories of her childhood, she take a sip of her goblet, then turn again to Mary.

You know, as child I did adore the feasts of my father's court, my sister, mother and me was often invitated, I was quite impressed by my father to see my father in his fonction of king, he did seem different of the one he was in private when he did pay us visits at Fontanay castle, but I was dazzled by the splendour of the court in feast. And I always left with stars in my eyes and dreams in my mind while being a bit melancolical because I felt like the princess or queen of a night who become again a commoner when the feasts in ended.

She giggle.

I realize that I was quite frivole as child !

She smile softly.

I do like very much the feasts of the english court, but thoses of my childhood have a kind of special taste ... probably because my father was present.

She take a sip of her goblet and sigh slighty.

I smiled widely to her.

''I always loved feasts when I was a child even now.Everything seams wonderful and magic,so I fully understand how did you felt in that time...But it must be even more special because of your father.''

I said kindly and took a little sip of my wine.

Dorothy Seymour wrote:

Mark Smeaton wrote:

Dorothy Seymour wrote:

Dorothy decided to wander around the Great Hall some more since she wanted to see more of White Hall. As she is wandering around she noticed a gentleman walking towards her. She knew he looked familiar but she didn't know whe he is.

Mark wandered through the crowd smiling and bowing his head, he then saw a beautiful woman amid the crowd. He made his way to her, although he had a moment of deja vu. He smiled at the young lady, "Good evening my lady" He said still trying to figure out how he knew her.

She made her way towards the gentleman, she thinks he must be one of the talented musicians. "Good evening my lord, you are a musician I assume." She said with a smile

This woman was stunning, he smiled and said "Yes, i've just arrived at court. My name is Mark Smeaton" he replied as he was still confused about who she was.

Olympe de Fontanay wrote:

Elizabeth Howard wrote:

Elizabeth smiled as her granddaughter wrapped her tiny arms around her neck. "I am perfectly, happy. I am so happy, my dear. Now that you are here," she said, happily. She kissed her granddaughters nose, and hugged her again. Elizabeth was happy to ignore the hustle and bustle of court. She had her Olympe now.

OIympe smile in hearing her grandmother's words, feeling so happy to hear that her grandmother is so happy to see her too, looking at her with soft eyes.

I am very happy to see you too, grandma.

She giggle as she kiss her nose and she rub her nose to hers and hug her back, feeling so serene, reassured and comfortable in her grandmother's arms, leaning her head to her shoulder, forgetting everyone else around, she add.

I want to stay with you.

She listen to the people talking around them.

"Well, then my sweetheart, you can stay with me for now," she replied, to her granddaughter. Oh, she was so happy to have this little girl in her life. Elizabeth was so glad. So, very happy. "Tell me," she continued, and clutched onto the small child," Have you eaten or had anything to drink, yet," she asked, her granddaughter. And, smiled as she looked down at her.

Charlotte Rosenauer wrote:

I looked over at Mary Rose. "I've never met the duke of Westmorland either, but I hope they'll be happy together, as happy as we are." I smiled up at my husband. I noticed he looked a little nervous and that he kept glancing at the king. Henry seemed like a man who could make anyone apprehensive, but I tried to calm Anthony. "You need to relax. Have some more wine," I insisted. I smiled when he didn't seem to get upset about Gia. "I have yet to hear a reply from her, but I know we will be welcome." I wondered though, if there was a way we could get the king to reverse his sentence, and we could stay. I feared travelling wouldn't do well for me at this stage.

Her smile always gave me a sort of solace; I smiled "If everyone were as happy as us, then the world would be perfect. I'm not sure if i want a perfect world" I said as I took another serving of wine as per her request. I took a few drinks as I heard her speak of Gia again. "Bavaria would be the only place where I assume we would be welcome. However, his majesty never likes to speak business at a party." I said then pondered the thought of her traveling in her fragile condition. "Perhaps he would make an exception."

Mark Smeaton wrote:

Dorothy Seymour wrote:

Mark Smeaton wrote:

Dorothy Seymour wrote:

Dorothy decided to wander around the Great Hall some more since she wanted to see more of White Hall. As she is wandering around she noticed a gentleman walking towards her. She knew he looked familiar but she didn't know whe he is.

Mark wandered through the crowd smiling and bowing his head, he then saw a beautiful woman amid the crowd. He made his way to her, although he had a moment of deja vu. He smiled at the young lady, "Good evening my lady" He said still trying to figure out how he knew her.

She made her way towards the gentleman, she thinks he must be one of the talented musicians. "Good evening my lord, you are a musician I assume." She said with a smile

This woman was stunning, he smiled and said "Yes, i've just arrived at court. My name is Mark Smeaton" he replied as he was still confused about who she was.

.

"It's a pleasure Mr. Smeaton. How do you find court so far?" She noticed something about the courtier, like he was a confused painter with his art work.

Eustace Chapuys wrote:

Alice More wrote:

Margaret of Austria wrote:

Thomas More wrote:

Thomas clapped his hand and sat next to Alice again. He greeted Ambassador Mendoza and invited him to join them. He looked at Margaret and smiled

I'm happy to see you at court, my lady. I talked a lot about you with my beloved wife. I'm glad you finally met. Ohh...Ambassador! Please, take a seat next to our dear Eustace. Hope everything is going well...

He said, pouring them some wine

Margaret nodded enthusiastic while Alice was talking and wanted to answer her as she heard thomas voice next to her and she looked up in surprise, smiling widely as she saw him and behind him Eustace. Behind him she saw Inigo as well and she smiled warmly at all of them.
Your Grace, I am so happy to see you again, and also our ambassadors! Yes, I already met your gracious wife Alice, she was so kind to invite me to your table.

She followed Inigo's glance at the royal table and sighed inaudible.
Yes, our beloved Katherine is not present and it seems we are the only ones who miss her... she said while looking around.

Alice smiled as the men returned to their table. "It has been such a pleasure to meet with and speak to the duchess," she said, smiling warmly at Margaret. "I am sorry, Your Excellencies, that the party is full of.. them." she nodded to the king's table at the Boleyn's. "I know there must be more secret supporters of Queen Katherine, we cannot be the only ones." She took a moment to think of that gracious, humble queen who is soon to be thwarted by a no-good upstart.

Eustace sat down quietly, trying not to frown, after all, there was a party going on. The company of true friends of the Queen cheered him up and he smiled as Thomas handed him a goblet. He looked around the crowd but there were no familiair faces for him so he shrugged and turned back to the people at his table.
I can not believe they all turned their back to their true Queen and love this new.... girl. he said somber.

Thomas nodded approvingly at Eustace's words and took Alice's hand in his gently. He turned towards Margaret

So, tell us...my lady. Where have you been during this period of absence from court? I remember...you talked me about troubles in your country because of Lutherans. What's news from there?

He asked, almost ignoring people clapping around him

Thomas Wyatt wrote:

Margaret Wyatt wrote:

Margaret was still staring around. She turned immediately her head "What? Oh...yes, I'm alright, Thomas. I...I just noticed lady Alfonsina among crowd. I'm happy to see she is finally better..." She answered, really noticing Alfonsina talking with an handsome man

Thomas follow her glance at the duchess, then nodd.

Uh ? Ah yes it's a good thing that she have recover. And how are her son and her husband ?

He look around and percieve knivert and bryan among the crowd, guessing that she must have see them too, then he turn again to his sister.

Margaret clapped happily her hands and turned to Thomas "Oh...little Rinaldo has been sick too, but now he is completely healed, thank God. While her husband...is far from court since months, in France for business, I guess. The duchess thinks he is cheating on her. He came back at court shortly to see his son. But he left again..." She answered, looking at Anthony. The woman next to him must be his wife. She bit her lips and tried to smile

Alice More wrote:

Margaret of Austria wrote:

Thomas More wrote:

Thomas clapped his hand and sat next to Alice again. He greeted Ambassador Mendoza and invited him to join them. He looked at Margaret and smiled

I'm happy to see you at court, my lady. I talked a lot about you with my beloved wife. I'm glad you finally met. Ohh...Ambassador! Please, take a seat next to our dear Eustace. Hope everything is going well...

He said, pouring them some wine

Margaret nodded enthusiastic while Alice was talking and wanted to answer her as she heard thomas voice next to her and she looked up in surprise, smiling widely as she saw him and behind him Eustace. Behind him she saw Inigo as well and she smiled warmly at all of them.
Your Grace, I am so happy to see you again, and also our ambassadors! Yes, I already met your gracious wife Alice, she was so kind to invite me to your table.

She followed Inigo's glance at the royal table and sighed inaudible.
Yes, our beloved Katherine is not present and it seems we are the only ones who miss her... she said while looking around.

Alice smiled as the men returned to their table. "It has been such a pleasure to meet with and speak to the duchess," she said, smiling warmly at Margaret. "I am sorry, Your Excellencies, that the party is full of.. them." she nodded to the king's table at the Boleyn's. "I know there must be more secret supporters of Queen Katherine, we cannot be the only ones." She took a moment to think of that gracious, humble queen who is soon to be thwarted by a no-good upstart.

Inigo rolled his eyes while clapping and looked at lady Alice

Oh...it's not your fault, my gracious lady. It seems that anyone can stop the King. But my friend Chapuys and I have a full trust in your husband. Everything can still change, with God's help!

Alice smiled as Thomas took her hands in his, and when Ambassador Mendoza spoke to her she nodded in assent. She kept glancing over at the table where the king and his whore and the whore's family sat, and when she caught the eye of one of them she smiled. It was a practiced smile, but it hid her true feelings. "You are right, Excellency. I believe there is no one more capable of handling the situation than my husband, for God is truly on his side, and Queen Katherine's." She smiled at Thomas.

When the engagement was announced Alice applauded. She did not know the princess nor the duke very well but had only heard good things, and it was rumored Mary Rose was not entirely pleased about Anne Boleyn.

Anthony Knivert wrote:

Charlotte Rosenauer wrote:

I looked over at Mary Rose. "I've never met the duke of Westmorland either, but I hope they'll be happy together, as happy as we are." I smiled up at my husband. I noticed he looked a little nervous and that he kept glancing at the king. Henry seemed like a man who could make anyone apprehensive, but I tried to calm Anthony. "You need to relax. Have some more wine," I insisted. I smiled when he didn't seem to get upset about Gia. "I have yet to hear a reply from her, but I know we will be welcome." I wondered though, if there was a way we could get the king to reverse his sentence, and we could stay. I feared travelling wouldn't do well for me at this stage.

Her smile always gave me a sort of solace; I smiled "If everyone were as happy as us, then the world would be perfect. I'm not sure if i want a perfect world" I said as I took another serving of wine as per her request. I took a few drinks as I heard her speak of Gia again. "Bavaria would be the only place where I assume we would be welcome. However, his majesty never likes to speak business at a party." I said then pondered the thought of her traveling in her fragile condition. "Perhaps he would make an exception."

I had to smile when he said our marriage was a happy one. "A perfect world does sound boring. But I would wish everyone to feel, at least once, what we have found." I smiled at him tenderly. "No matter what the king may say, we will have a place to go. Not even Gia would turn us away, and I'd like her to be godmother if she consents." I knew my mother often traveled much when she was with child and had never had an incident.

Suddenly my attention turned to a young blonde woman. I noticed it was Anthony she was looking at and I secretly wondered if she had been one of his conquests. I did not want to appear unkind so I smiled at her, wondering if it would be awkward if I were to introduce myself.

Alfonsina Garcia wrote:

She knew that if one more glass she drank, she would be complete drunk. But she didn't care. She grabbed another glass from a servant and gave the empty glass. Her thorat was burning but in a good way. She hasn't felt this good for months. Thats why she wouldn't ruin this moment.

"I guess I should't be drinking this glass of wine. But I don't care. Thanks to you my lord. I haven't felt so good for months."

She smiled and held his hand for a moment.

"I am glad that we bumped into each other."

Then she left his hand and looked at his eyes.

I chuckled when she said she shouldn't drink so much wine. But I saw it made her face glow with rosiness, perhaps it was the heat from so many people in the room. "I do not normally make a habit of drinking, but we are celebrating are we not?" I looked as she held my hand, hers was so small and warm in my own. "I am also glad we met," I replied. I felt such an attraction to her.

She smiled after his words and nodded.

"Yes you are right we are celebrating , my lord."

Then she leaned towards him and reached his ear. Then she whispered.

"Should we go outside? If it is okay with you my lord.."

She smiled and stepped back. She knew that there were a lot of people who knew Alfonsina. She took a glance at the room. Margaret was there she smiled widely to her. She was beautiful as always. Then she saw Charles, he was talking to a young woman. She saw Anthony and smiled to him ,too. She knew that the woman who was near him was his wife. Alfonsina smiled warmly to her then she turned to Edward again.

I smiled to Emilie nodding.

''Yes I did attend to many feasts in my chilhood...I do hope as well.''

I said kindly and then stood up and hugged Cordelia when she came to our table.

''Happy birthday,my dear! You look very beautiful and I am so happy for you.''

I waited for Royce to show her gift and then servant brought mine and opened it.

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''This for you my dear!It belonged to my mother once ,your grandmother and now it is yours.I do hope that you like it.''

I said softly and kissed her on her cheek.Then I heard my brother announcing my wedding and I immediately look at Royce nervously,and I felt my cheeks getting warmer and warmer.I approached to King along with Royce by my side,curtseying low.

''Your Majesty''

I then rose,smiling brightly.

Jane walked into the hall her blond hair tumbling down her back, she looked around and saw Anne at the table with the king and ever so lightly arched her eyebrow and shook her head lightly before taking a glass of wine and sipping from it.