Hunting, Jousting, Bullfighting, Etc.

*picks a strand of straw out of your hair and kisses your cheek*

My good page Geoffry has seen that no one has come near he is loyal to both me and his Queen.

He can lead you out the back and from there you can slip away to get "more properly attired" for the hunt. You can not very well go hunting in that lovely dress now can you *smiles*

When you return your mount shall be ready for you.

And now, as much as it breaks my heart you must leave me now unless someone comes looking for you. But before you go, know that I love you, and I pray for a day we do not have to meet this way.

*places one last kiss upon your lips and motions for my page to lead you away*

*Turns over to look at you as I leave*. Pick a mount for me, I wish for it to be ready when I arrive back.

*Follows Geffroi and hands him an absolutely enormous Spanish coin made of solid gold*. I hope that you will be able to be quiet about what you ahve seen. *Manages to somehow say this in a way that communicates affection and trust, not mistrust and bribery*.

*Watchs you go with both intense love and saddness shineing in my eyes*

*once you are out of sight, I choose the perfect mount for you and prepare it personally*

*Looks down at Geffroi*. My little dear, would you mind going to market and finding me something ... acceptable for hunting in, yet still fine? *Smiles broadly at the little boy*.

*of course your Majesty* Geoffry bows and then dashes off quickly*

*he is not gone long when he returns with riding cloths and boots, they are both finely made and fit for his Queen but also sturdy and appropriate for the hunt*


*panting* I hope these do Your Majesty, I ran as fast as I could

Thank you. Now ... where is somewhere I can change?

*Thinks for a moment then his eyes shine with an idea*

This way if it pleases your Majesty

*he leads her to a small room at the end of the stables, it is nothing more than a storage room but it is clean*

Sorry *the boy shrugs an apologee* it is all I can think of ... I will stand watch for you

*Wonders whether trusting a boy to safeguard a naked woman is a good idea, but accepts it and goes in and changes, coming out wearing the clothes before letting Geffroi lead me back to my place at the table*.

*When she comes out Geoffrey holds the reins of a bueautful mount*

My Master has prepared a suitable mount for you.


*he leads the horse for her as he takes her back to the table to meet the others*

Please take the horse over to the others if you please. *Sidles down next to Francois*.

*Bows* Your Majesty


*does as he is instructed then returns to bow before her once again*

Can I be of other service to you my Queen, or shall I return to my duties?

Yes. Tell your master that the odds have shifted.

*Geoffry noded and bowed. He showed no outward sign of emotion but on the inside he was grinning as he dashed off back to the stables. And when he relayed the message, his Master was also smiling*

Marie... I have heard that you have been talking about me, behind my back...

Is this true...???

Of course my dearest Francois, I have been speaking of you. But only in the most respectful manner as is befitting a Prince of Wales, King of Scotland and King of France.

I have also heard.... from the page boy.... that you and Nicholas were together in the hay!

(OOC: Ahem ... the "page boy " is my character and so can tell Francis nothing with out my knowledge or permission. Furthermore he has been no where near Francis except when he escorted Marie back.)

(OOC: I know that, and you know that, and we both know that you and Marie had a little 'fun' in the hay... It happens again and my character will be forced to get angry)

(OOC: my point is that FRANCIS does not know that and so should act as if he does not. And also you can not use my page to give information to Francis that he would not give. What Francis and Marie do in private I do not interfere because if Nicholas is not there then he does not know about it. See what I mean? And let Francis get mad ... Nicky doesnt care lol)

(ooc- hearing rumors of romps in the hay would be one thing- confirmation is another).

(OOC:- I know... can I just say? I love your picture)

(lol- thanks! I have quite the collection, but this is one of my favs as well)

(OOC: If you were to suggest an actor to play Rudolf II, Holy Roman emperor, whom would thou pick? I'm glad you have lots of them)

*Turns and smiles at Francis*. What? Me? The Queen of France, Scotland and heiress of England rolling in the hay? *Laughs*.

*Laughs* Yes,that would be silly, wouldn't it. I am so glad it is not true... if it were... *Makes a movement with his finger below his throat* ... I also have permission from Elizabeth *Holds up a latter* for your son, James, to be safely escorted through England too France...