Chapter 1: A visit from the Fake Queen
It has been a week since Anne died and George has been living in Rochford Manor with his now motherless niece. His wife Jane Boleyn told him everything she heard while she stayed at Whitehall for a few days to collect the things that once belonged to Anne. What was it? the king was to marry on the 30th to Jane Seymour and she was a supporter of the Lady Mary Tudor.
By the time Jane arrived at Rochford Manor, she saw him shouting at the messenger who was the kings. Does the king really think it is a great idea to invite his former Brother and sister in law to the wedding of the women who made Elizabeth motherless?. George laughed at the thought if he did go, he would start shouting and beating as many people he could. Never again would he step foot into Whitehall, never in millions of years.
Rochford Manor 26th May 1536
Elizabeth was finally asleep, still, just a young George knew she would never remember her loving mother. While the new royal wedding came closer, he was secretly working on Anne's case. Jane entered the room and handed him a letter while speaking.
"Your uncle begs you to forgive him, he wanted to make the king happy. Henry Percy says he had no choice but to say Anne was guilty" George laughed and continued to read the letter in his hand"Your sister Mary, she wants to see you. I invited her over after I received a letter asking about where you live and now she is going to arrive on the day of the so-called new Queens wedding to the King".
"Every moment in the day, I can't stop thinking about Anne. She is buried as a traitor even though his majesty was the one who cheated on her" George shouts burning the letter he just read in the fire."Doesn't the bible say 'Thus shall not have an affair'? He was the one who broke her, Anne wept in my arms every day since Elizabeth's birth. My poor little sister watched Mark Smeaton, Henry Percy and William Brereton die from her tower window" Jane nods sadly before asking.
"What did the letter say?" George sits at a chair near the fireplace before answering.
"My cousin Francis, he is helping me gather evidence to prove Anne is innocent. So far the Seymour brothers and Cromwell celebrated over a goblet of wine that Anne was dead. Cromwell said along with the Spanish ambassador they 'Framed Anne with William Brereton who agreed to confess to sleeping with Anne'. Many had believed Anne to be guilty, they were all still supportive of the Lady Mary and the Dowager Princess Catherine. Now Anne is gone they are all supportive of Jane Seywhore becoming Queen" George rubs his forehead and smiles at Jane. They both see Elizabeth come in the room and she gets onto her uncle's lap and hugs him. Jane smiles at the scene, hugging them both gently and kisses Georges cheek whispering in his ear 'I have a surprise to tell you later, I hope you will be happy'.
"Uncle George where is Mama?" Elizabeth asks resting her head against his chest. George holds Elizabeth in his arms tightly and looks at Jane who was giving him a look of worry and pity. George looks at Elizabeth's face and says.
"You cannot see your mother again, something happened" Elizabeth looks at her uncle, tears already fall from her eyes, George clears his throat and continued "She was executed on charges, I don't believe them but your father had claimed she committed Incest, treason and adultery. Your father is going to marry in four days to his new wife and Queen, Jane Seymour". George looks at Elizabeth's face, her eyes were red with tears, her cheeks were wet and all George could do was hold her crying body. Elizabeth's small voice spoke
"Mama would never do anything bad, she was good. Why didn't Papa believe her" George kisses Elizabeth's forehead and shrugs his shoulders, Jane picks up Elizabeth from Georges' arms and takes her back to the chambers that were given to her? George let out the tears he held for Elizabeth's sake. In just a few days Jane Seymour was to become a Queen but in the only name. Until she birthed the king a son she was never to be crowned, George would pray she never will birth a son. Why should she succeed where his sister failed?
2nd June 1536
Two days ago the marriage of King Henry VIII and the lady Jane Seymour took place. The people of England were happy, especially the Spanish ambassador and the Lady Mary Tudor. Mary still wore black as she was still mourning for the loss of her beloved mother the "True Queen Of England".
When she learnt of her father remarrying the news was not unexpected, she heard from Chapuys the day the harlot was executed that her father already fallen in love a few months back to Jane Seymour who was said to be a good Catholic woman. Mary approved but it would still mean for her to sign the oath, which would declare her illegitimate. Chapuys met Queen Jane and came back telling Mary of her kindness and promise.
After strolling through the gardens Mary came back with an announcement that the new Queen arrived, Jane wanted to visit Mary who in her eyes was the true legitimate princess of England. It didn't mean Jane would not be kind to little Lady Elizbeth. Her mother may have been a harlot but the young girl should not be punished. Mary curtsied when she saw Jane, she trembled at the feel of the Queens' hands holding hers. Janes sweet smile didn't convince Mary yet, her voice was soft and showed kindness.
"Lady Mary may I first apologise for the way you were treated for the last three years. I am here to not show you rudeness but kindness" Mary smiles a little but it goes away after.
"Thank you, your majesty, for the kindness you came here today to show me" Jane smiles more at Mary and speaks again.
"I care for your life and now that the former Queen is dead, it is more of a threat. I beg for you to sign the oath, I promise to do everything in my power to make your father recognise you like a princess. I am sure your mother would want you to be safe" Mary nods and Jane smiles sadly.
Rochford Manor 5th June 1536
Mary Boleyn smiled while playing with her niece, she really was a miniature of her late mother. Anne must have been proud at her, and that was no surprise. George hired tutors who would treat Elizabeth with respect and would not beat or shout at the motherless child. Each day Elizabeth got better, Jane Boleyn was with child and George already decided to name the baby if its a girl Annette or Annie for short, a boy after his father. Many rumours reached far beyond England, reaching George by a friend.
That morning a servant announced the "Queen" arrived, Georges' face turned red with rage. 'How dare that whore turn up here?' he thought to himself. When Jane Seymour entered, George bowed a little not looking in the eyes of the king's Harlot.
"Lord Rochford, I was very distressed when you declined the king and I's wedding invite" Jane spoke in a soft tone, she was satisfied that a Boleyn was forced to bow to her. George laughed causing Jane to jump a little.
"Why do you think? I will never again step foot in Whitehall again. Elizabeth never wants to either, poor little girl. She hates her father, maybe not by words but in her mind and heart" Jane looks to the floor like she was about to cry. George smiles with satisfaction. He bows to Jane as she leaves. He went to his desk and picked up the letter he got that day, from a former Boleyn supporter and read it. He smiled at the words written down and wrote a reply on a clear sheet ordering a messenger to send it.
Revenge will be coming soon a promise towards god and the innocent life of his sister. The king will lose everyone he loves very soon enough. Who first though?
I plan for Jane Seymour to die a painful death, as for Lady Mary she never will become a princess. I couldn't remember what Jane said to Mary in the Tudors and I didn't want to watch that episode again. Mainly because season 3 had Jane Seymour in it.
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