A Child's Grace
Chapter Four
After the departure of Brandon deciding that their hunting trip shall be the day after tomorrow.
At was almost the time of day when dinner shall be severed, so Henry with the letter folded neatly in his arms walk toward Anne's apartments for the rest of the evening.
Once present Mistress Cate one of Anne's ladies-in-waiting escorted Henry into the dining area where Anne was already seated looking every inch of the woman that he first met all of those years ago.
That evening only three ladies-in-waiting where present: Mistress, Cate, Lady Nan, and Lady Madge.
After dinner was finish Henry and Anne where seat side by side on the couch in front of the glowing fire without the presence of any of the ladies-in-waiting near by.
Knowing the pleasant evening was about to be over for the couple
When Henry whispers into Anne's ear "Sweetheart, I have an letter from the Holy Emperor that you shall read" heading over the letter to the awaiting hands of Anne.
Anne unfolds the letter carefully, while reading the letter in complete silent with only the noise of the fire in the background.
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Unlike the complete silence in Anne's apartments, the Seymour family is the complete opposite.
Sitting in the common area of the family's apartments where Sir Seymour and his wife Lady Seymour along with their children: Sir Edward, Sir Thomas, Mistress Jane, and Mistress Elizabeth.
Sir Seymour looks toward his eldest daughter Mistress Jane as once token of the family to ask hopefully "Daughter, has the King ask for your accompany since the harlot borne him a son?"
Having to be the one to disappoint her father, Mistress Jane says in almost of whisper in disbelief "Father, the king was not sought me out as lately" not letting it be known that this is effecting her because of her pure love and devotion to the king and Princess Mary.
However, both Sir Edward and Sir Thomas create a plan among themselves. So being nominated by his brother, Sir Thomas reveals the plan to the others carefully in a voice that is hopeful "Jane, the only way that the king shall notice you once is that you have to seduce him"
"How I am suppose to seduce the king?" asks the innocent looking Mistress Jane who only laid with a man once in her life with her family plotting behaviour.
Mistress Elizabeth replies to that answer having been a mistress to another before "Maybe you shall dress in your nightclothes and present yourself in the king's bed for the night"
Sir Seymour looks between his children to only announce in a authority voice as the head of the family "Jane must succeed in this task to renew our position in the king's favour and as well push the idea that Princess Mary shall be the rightful heir of England. Also that any child borne by the harlot shall be consider illegitimate"
With that notion made, everyone went their separate ways with plans to make their family into the favour of the king and possible into a position that the Boleyn family along with the Howard kin held in court.
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The silence in Anne's apartments something unexpected because Henry and Anne usually spend the time after dinner talking about anything that comes to mind.
It seems like hours but in reality was a only a few seconds.
Looking at his wife, Henry asks her seriously "Sweetheart, what is your opinion of the possible betrothals of our children with the Holy Emperor's children?" knowing that the discussion about his daughter Lady Mary will not be a pleasant one.
Anne says being diplomatic as a queen should be "I will support the possible of Alexander having Princess Joan of Spain as his wife; however, I must consist that our beloved daughter Elizabeth as promised before as the wife of Prince Charles the Duke of Orleans" wanting most importantly a French alliance before continuing with stating in anger "I will not welcome your daughter Lady Mary as a true Princess of England like our beloved Elizabeth"
Hearing Anne's opinion on the issue of Lady Mary, Henry says in a firm voice of a king "We shall discus this matter later now it's time for bed because I have a surprise for you after breakfast"
Holding Henry's hand Anne is lead into the bedroom chamber of the apartments for the night.
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Once the sun rise it begin a new day a court. When the royal couple were dressed and seat at the table with breakfast in front of them, while Anne gave Henry the silent treatment.
Henry looks at his beautiful wife hoping that his surprise could make Anne speak to him again, so Henry says in passing "Sweetheart, I have an arrange for a carriage to take us to Hatefield to visit with Elizabeth and Alexander"
This news allowed Henry to get the reaction that he wanted from Anne by her answering whether quickly "Henry we shall leave right after breakfast, so we could spend the full day with our children"
Henry says to Anne before their plates where taken away "Sweetheart, the carriage is already ready" taking her hand to stand up.
Still holding hands, Henry leads Anne toward the stables where the carriage was awaiting their arrival.
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Inside of the carriage it was quiet but Henry and Anne find comfort in just the other's presence.
However, when the carriage was almost arrive to their destination of Hatefield. It's time that Anne decides to voice her concerns.
Anne asks questionably wanting to know his opinion "Henry, love if you where to accept with offer with the Holy Emperor, what would you do with Lady Mary?"
Not really thinking about that possible, Henry answers off of the top of his head "If I shall accept Lady Mary as my recognizable daughter she would be a Princess once more"
Fearing for her our children's position in their father's heart, Anne asks in stern voice "Where shall Lady Mary fall in the line of succession?" knowing in her heart that maybe Henry loves Princess Catherine the Dowager Princess of Wales and Lady Mary more then her children and herself.
"It would be unlikely that I shall return Lady Mary to the line of succession, if I shall accept this offer," says Henry trying to reassure Anne not truly knowing of her fears.
Within moments of this conversation, they where welcomed into the household of their children.
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AN: PLEASE REVIEW
HOWEVER, I HAVE AN STORY IDEA THAT I NEED YOUR OPINION ON:
ANNE HAS ANOTHER SISTER WHO IS NAMED CATHERINE THAT WAS BORN IN 1501
CATHERINE WAS MARRIED TO AN NOBLE OF FRANCE AND THEY HAVE THREE CHILDREN TOGETHER.
HOWEVER, CATHERINE'S FAMILY TRAVELED TO ENGLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR THE BIRTH OF ANNE'S CHILD.