An Unwelcome Arrival

I shall let thou meet him and judge for thy self. I wudst loathe to discredit him with mine less than savory opinion of him.

He is trying to ... turn over a new leaf, as the saying goes.

I understand and sympathize. My sister Mary vexed me so throughout my life. She brought much shame to our family. Although in my heart of hearts I did love her.

*Nicholas nods in understanding*

much has past between us and tis hard to forgive and forget, but Marie has encouraged me to try. And she is right in doing so.

Yes she is. Life is short and very uncertain. How I wish I could have spoken to Mary one last time before I died. I was angry with her for marrying beneath her. Twas small & stupid on my part. You and your brother must try to make amends. If Marie and I can bury the hatchet any two people can!

*laughs*

Yes when I was some what ... reluctant .... Marie reminded me that she and your daughter had tried to make ammends for my benefit so ....

Very persuasive my future wife *smiles*

Marie certainly has her ways! She knows how to get what she wants and is quite adept at using her feminine wiles.

yes yes *grins somwhat sheepishly* that is true as well.

*chuckles in a whisper* and if that doth not work she yells instead *wiggels his eyebrows and grins* That works even better sometimes

Well Marie is a woman of strong passions as I am so I cannot fault her for that! But she loves you deeply of that I am sure mostly. Tis unfortunate that lately she has chosen to spend so much time away from thee.

*smiles but at the same time it is tinged with a saddness he sems unwiling to show*

Tis a shame indeed. I miss her greatly when we are apart. I know she has many demanded placed upon her, I must be supportive but tis lonely.

I must admitt your company here along with the Emperer and Empress of course, have made it much brighter,

Nicholas I am here. *Leans in and whispers* And I beeth very suspicous of Anne's kindness. Even if you adore her as much as you adore her daughter, 'tis still strange that she is being so nice!

*whispers back* I know thou art caustious and rightly so, but enjoy it while it lasts

*smiles*

Hello young lovers! How cupid smiles on thee! Just planning thine nuptials?

Indeed Anne, I shuld hope it will not be too long before we are at last husband and wife *smiles*

Yes then you can start your lovely little family, twill be quite satisfactory for all!

Legally we already are. We just have to consummate it *Glares at Anne*.

But in the eyes of the Church we are not. Not until our union is ordained by a priest.

Yes, 'tis true. But I am a Queen, the rules do not apply to me. I am above them and am God's true annointed. However thou art right! But it is most difficult!

*Gives guards a letter ordering Richard's release from prison, and his immediate presence.*.

Well consummate away, I think I'll just check on my own marriage negotiatios

Why is it difficult ?

It is most difficult to wait! I want you NOW!

*smiles*

I know, I love you so and I long to show you how much

Well ... Anne isn't looking ...

*Lifts up skirts to show Nicholas my pair of red leather, 5-inch heels*.

Twud not be right .... *sees the heels* ...

*mutters* We HAVE to find a priest

*Lifts up skirts further to show ankles and a little calf*.

If only Cardinal Wolsey were on our forum! Or Archbishop Cranmer.