Court
October 1576 iii
Hampton Court Palace
Nan waited with Philip as the doorkeeper took his message through to the Privy Chamber. When the door opened they saw Mary with other ladies on the cushions on the floor, embroidering. The Queen stood talking to two or three of her favourites. The gentle sound of a lute made it impossible to hear what was being said but they saw Mary…
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