Thursday, April 17, 2014

Chapter 16 Anne continues to play her part and all but forgets her old life. She works on manipulating the king and winning over Wolsey. Master Heneage brings Anne gifts from the king and dine with her and the cardinal. Anne brings up the topic of Sir Cheney and Sir Russell to Heneage. Heneage gives her a promise to review the case with great consideration.
Chapter 17 A week later Wolsey supported the petition for Mistress Anne's ward ship. Later that morning George tells Anne that Henry has requested a picnic today. After getting ready she meet the king ; he was of course eloquently dressed with a cap that had HA on it. On the way they pass the Ankerwycke Yew which was a tree that was said to be 2000 years old.  After eating and being merry one of Henry's men Will Somers did a performance for everyone. Anne Nan and Mary dance with each other for the king. Anne kicks off her shoes and people gasp at her behavior. When the danced ended Anne was a little worried if she had crossed a line but Henry thought she could do no wrong.
Chapter 18 Anne is beyond pissed. King Henry had chosen Katherine to accompany him to the jousting event. She went into a rage and made Henry cry. Nan came to calm Anne down but found the book Tyndale's "The Obedience of a Christian Man". Anne encourages Nan to read it and gives it her knowing that Wolsey's men would later find it and steal it. 

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Chapter thirteen beings with Elizabeth preparing for Christmas. Anne tells her mother that she is ridiculous for preparing so much considering they would not have visitors. Yet on Christmas Margaret Wyatt showed up. Anne and Margaret talk for hours about life in general. Anne senses that Margret would be one of those friends that would be there till the end. During the talk Margret asked about the rumors in court. Anne tells her Henry intentions to make her his wife and his annulment from Katherine. Margret tells Anne to be careful of Katherine because of her connections and attitude. Anne invites Margret back to court to be part of her own house hold. Anne and Elizabeth spent the 12th night of Christmas at Allington castle. When arriving home there was two messenger from the king waiting with a letter. Once again his letter confesses his undying love.
chapter fourteen winter is still kicking it the snow has still not melted but Anne finds time to ride her new horse. one day when coming back she had visitors from the king. The two men waiting were Drs. Stephen Gardiner and Edward Foxe. they bought the new straight from Henry that they were on their way to go speak to the pope about the annulment. Anne directly asked them if they thought they would be successful but even though their political standing they did not think so. After the talk Anne asked if they would like to stay for dinner. Later that night before dinner Anne got caught up in her own world and started reading the New Testament that her mother had given her. Dr.Foxe walked in and she tired to hide the book but he confessed that had the same beliefs as her and supported her. He had also been given a book from her father to give her and it was "The Obedience of a Christian Man"
Chapter fifteen Anne and her mother make their way back to court. Of course Henry gives Anne a warm welcoming back. Henry treated Anne to her own lodging. As she was about to get ready Anne and Mary had walked into her room. She finally got her own household. Mary tells Anne that Joan has become pregnant again and at home being tended to. Later that evening the ladies made there way to the feast. After the feast Anne asked her father who certain man was. His name was Thomas Cheney. Thomas Cheney was trying to get wardship of Anne Broughton. Anne B's father was getting one of Wosleys men to help the situation. Anne's father saw this as an opportunity to try and bring Wosley down with his own man. The next morning Henry invited Anne on a hunt. When they arrived back to the castle Anne ran into Katherine. They both exchanged some nasty remarks about each other and went on their way.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

As I continue to read I find myself questioning Anne and her behavior. It drives me insane that she just lets the king rule over her even though she knows exactly what happen. All of comparing to her real life makes me sick. Does she want to die or was Anne Boylen really that in love with Henry.
Chapter nine begins with a man named Charles Brandon  . He hates Wosley and wants help from Anne. Of course Anne being the strong minded women she is she agrees but only if they will follow her rule. October rolls around and the weather is very rainy. She begins to think about the other people who will die of starvation. In a depressive mood Anne declines to visit the king and he becomes very worried. He calls her to the Privy Chambers and some hot romance begins. Anne has a hard time pulling away from Henry and confesses she doesn't want to loss her virginity until they were married. on their second day of traveling they pass the London bridge and Anne almost barfs because there are two heads of traitors hanging on poles. They finally arrive and Anne is completely pissed off about living with Katherine.
Chapter ten she meets the man that would eventually cause her death. Cardinal Wolsey was standing in front of Henry's private suite. Anne trying to polite greets Wolsey but kind of gets an attitude. She pretty much tell him off and goes and tells the King . The Cardinal brings the news that Francis doesn't support the annulment. Henry goes on rant to Wolsey.
Chapter eleven they travel to Greenwich. She begins wallowing in her sadness again but festivities were taking place that day. Later that day the royal household all gather in prayer and Henry Katherine go in front of everyone and Anne once again get very upset. to get her mind off of Katherine she pulls Nan off to the side. Nan confesses she has a new love and his name is Master Zouche. But yet Nan cant help but ask about the rumors; was Henry really going to make Anne his wife. Anne also confesses that the rumor is in fact true. George shows up and tells and the King would like to see her but she was still upset about seeing the two together. Anne bitches to George and decides to come up with the idea to go ride horses. When they arrive back their father was quite mad. Anne got cleaned up and made her way to the feast. Henry tells Anne to come meet him later that night. Of course when she arrives they get a little touchy. After the passion of the moment simmers down he tells Anne exactly what she wants to hear... no more waiting on the queen.
Chapter twelve Winter was in full blast and Anne and her mother where arriving back at Hever. Trying to let the talk at court die down she leave Henry for the twelve days of Christmas and until spring. The winter became harsh and snow covered the ground. 21st century Anne devotes herself to learning more about Anne's religion. Elizabeth gave her a book she had never seen before. She comes to realize that it was the New Testament which was a book that was banned. She promised herself that she would keep the book close to her heart.
Charles Brandon