King Edward VI was a boy when his father King Henry VIII died. A sixteen-man council of regents was set up to rule England while Edward was underage. As the teenage Edward approached adulthood, poison weakened him as character assassination broke out among the council members. The stories told by Edward and three members of the regency council are below: I typed as the words of the ancestors appeared in my mind.
A link to an earlier post discussing communicating with ancestors is at the bottom.
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King Edward VI
(Apr. 16, 2019) King Edward was King. King Edward was not. The King spoke. His advisors conferred. The advisors recognized. The will of King Henry had been expressed. The advisors conferred. The will of King Henry was respected. Edward was cut down.
(Apr. 17, 2019) King Edward was unable. King Edward was not an adult. King Edward had to be as a boy. This was not difficult. Edward had advisors. The advisors were men who had to be respected. Edward realized, one by one, the advisors would leave. Edward had to think of logical reasons. Edward also had to think of replacements. This was something that Edward kept to himself.
Edward wanted to think that one of his advisors was trustworthy. Edward had to think that all of them were ambitious. Edward had to imagine that a man who was younger would be able to think of giving his loyalty. The men whom Edward had to accept were of an older generation. Edward did not accept. Edward had to.
Edward had to be aware. There were people who wanted to influence the King. Sometimes people said things in a way that could have been designed to make an impression. An opinion in the mind of the King was sometimes the goal. Edward had to be mistrustful. Edward had no friends. Anyone who thought to spend time with Edward was going to be examined. His ideas would be helped, with the thought that his ideas would become those of Edward. Edward had to think that Edward had no ability to know.
Edward had to think, because of this, there was a way to think about who wanted what. Edward might not know the truth, but Edward might know who wanted Edward to think one thing or another. That meant, Edward began to understand the mind of his counsellors. This was helpful. Edward began.
(Apr. 20, 2019) King Edward did not have any way to question. If the regents made a decision, this could not be set aside. The King was not the King. Edward must wait. Edward had no power. Edward had a threat. When Edward came into power, Edward would decide. The men who judged would be judged. Edward was incautious. Edward said as much. One man told the others. Every man had reason to be afraid.
(Apr. 21, 2019) Edward had a reason. Edward was threatened.
(Apr. 21, later) Edward had a feeling. One man was different. This man had an agenda. The agenda was not with that of the others. This man did not think of acting together. He had the power to insist. The others looked for consensus. Neville was the man. Edward was under the impression that Neville had backing from outside England. Edward did not think beyond this.
(Apr. 21, later) Edward did not have any further feeling. Neville did not make an impression. Edward was aware of a change.
(Apr. 21, later) Edward understood that something had been unmade. Edward had to think of what had caused the change.
(Apr. 21, later) Edward understood. There had been a new instruction. The man who had dominated now had to hold back. The group was suspicious.
(Apr. 22, 2019) Edward did not think. Edward had a new assignment. Edward began to communicate with his father.
(Apr. 22, later) Edward was unable. There was no way. The regents did not have a good idea of what had to be done. One of the regents had an agenda. The others were thinking about preserving their position. They did not have the ability to think of the good of the kingdom. Edward had to ask his father. This led to the death of Edward.
(Apr. 22, later) Edward had the ability to talk. Edward had a good basic education. Edward involved himself in discussions. Edward began to think about his cabinet. Edward understands that this was not a real cabinet. This was a group that held the power. Edward had to think of a group that would eventually agree to do the will of the King. Edward began to demonstrate that his will must be considered. This resulted in decisions. Edward began to feel power.
(Apr. 23, 2019) Edward asked his father. Edward received a reply. Henry began to offer more and more advice. Edward was unable to think about whether the advice was thoughtful. Edward did not think that his father might not have a good idea of the situation. Edward simply accepted.
(Apr. 23, later) Edward did not think. Edward told. Edward said, one man was not behaving well.
(Apr. 24, 2019) Edward saw the result. The man was hostile.
(Apr. 24, later) Edward was unable to make amends. The man plotted. Edward learned. This was a mistake. Edward must be hesitant.
Edward decided. This man must be removed. The man was insistent. Edward decided. The man was allowed to bargain. This led to Edward thinking.
(Apr. 25, 2019) Edward was unable. The man was too cunning. Edward was not going to have a good way with the other men if Edward insisted. This meant, the man was in a position to do harm.
(Apr. 25 – later) Edward did not have a good idea. The man was not going to be relieved. The man was part of the regency. Henry told Edward to do what Edward thought was appropriate. Edward had no thought. [Henry was here telling Edward to “be King” – to learn to guess, and then to live with the consequences.] Edward did not understand. Edward was looking for rule to apply. Edward did not.
(Apr. 26, 2019) Edward had little ability. Edward did not think that Henry understood. Henry never had to act as king when Henry was very young.
(Apr. 26 – later) Edward had to accept. There was no other way. Edward must decide.
(Apr. 26 -- later) Edward did not have any further problem. The man was not inclined to stay hostile. Edward learned a lesson. A man who was hated by the King always felt nervous.
(Apr. 26 -- later) Edward had a feeling. There was another man. This man was never active. He observed. He agreed. He had to be asked. He was always present. Edward thought, what was this man doing? Edward also thought, Venice was present. Edward heard from his father. Neville was with Venice. Edward observed the man. He was not with any other. He was apart. Edward had to imagine that the man was of Venice. Edward had no way of knowing.
(Apr. 26 – later) Edward had to think. There was a certainty that Venice was in the group. There was a man who was apart. This was a coincidence. This had to be the correct understanding. Edward had to think. If Venice was with this man, who else was Venice with? Who was with this man? Who could Edward ask? This became the problem. Edward could trust nobody.
(Apr. 26 – later) Edward had to act. Henry instructed. Edward must have a child. Edward must have a son, even if the son could not be King. Edward did not understand. Edward was reluctant. Henry insisted. The ability to continue must be maintained. Edward thought, if a son had no ability, the continuation would not be helpful. Edward thought, if this was the case, Henry would not get anything. Henry said, there was a vision. Edward must have a son. Edward did not disagree.
(Apr. 26 – later) Edward agreed. Rutland was chosen. Henry had a way. Rutland did not agree. Rutland endured.
(Apr. 26 – later) Edward was able to be the father of two children. Rutland had a second son. Edward understood. Rutland had served. Rutland was compensated. Rutland never forgave.
(Apr. 27, 2019) Edward had to have a wife. Henry insisted. Henry knew that Edward would have a child. Henry now needed a legitimate child. Henry needed to think, if Edward was able to survive, even a daughter would help. Edward had to be able.
(Apr. 27, later) Edward was given a wife. The wife was a daughter of the man that Edward suspected. This was something that Henry could not forestall. Edward did not think of danger. Henry was suspicious.
(Apr. 27, later) Edward had to accept. The wife was the only one who might be available. The wife was not a legitimate daughter. This meant, the wife would be willing to be a hidden wife.
(Apr. 27, later) Edward had to think. The wife would bear. The father would kill.
(Apr. 28, 2019) Edward was as a husband. The wife was with child. Edward was able to think that Edward might be able to live. Edward was able to imagine that the father of his wife was not who Edward feared. Edward had to hope.
(Apr. 29, 2019) Edward was able. The counsellors were attentive. The kingdom was beginning to be orderly. Edward had three years before gaining his maturity. This meant that the Regency was unable to make a clear plan. There would be a change. Some men would stay in new positions. Other men would be sent home. Edward already thought of whom he intended to keep. Edward did not make his intention clear. Edward had learned not to be too trusting. Edward had to be able to not ask for advice.
(Apr. 29, later) Edward did not think. Edward had to act. The wife gave him food. Edward got sick.
(Apr. 29, later) Edward had to think. The food was the source. Edward did not think that his wife was putting poison in the food. Edward imagined. The food was from another source. The food had to be in the way of poison.
(Apr. 30, 2019) Edward had to think. Edward knew that somebody was trying to poison. Edward knew that his wife brought the food. Edward also knew, if his wife brought food from a different place, the poison could be avoided.
(May 1, 2019) Edward was sick again. The poison was not from the food. Edward had to imagine. The poison may have come from the water. Edward was strict. Only his wife could bring. Edward had to think. Where did the water come from? The wife could not know. The wife had to bring as she was given. Who gave? Edward despaired. There was no way. Edward had to think of being unable. Edward had to think of a successor.
(May 3, 2019) Edward was unable. The successor was chosen. This was rejected. The choice of the King was of no consequence.
(May 4, 2019) Edward had blundered. The King was not of age. This meant, the King did not have the power to choose a successor. Edward, by his blunder, condemned his successor. This was done after his death. Edward did not have any sense. The successor could have preserved a relic of the House of Tudor.
(May 5, 2019) Edward had to think of something that John said. Edward had the idea that he was a failure. Edward realized, Edward actually tried.
(May 9, 2019) Edward had a way. There was no way for a young man. Edward was beyond. Henry gave. Edward received and gave. This was accepted. One man cut.
(May 9, later) Edward had a final thought. After Edward died, a daughter talked. The daughter said, people knew that the daughter was of Edward. People followed. The daughter was not safe. The daughter, although married, was opposed. Men acted like the daughter might be a conquest. Edward thought, this was a provocation. Edward wondered. Who wanted to make a hardship for the daughter?
(May 10, 2019) Edward had to think. The man who wanted to make hardship was afraid. The daughter might have a son. The son might have power. The son might communicate with Henry. The son must not be allowed. Edward thought. The daughter had to have a way to have a daughter. This was all that Edward could think. The daughter had a daughter. There was no further problem.
(May 12, 2019) Edward had another communication. The daughter of the daughter had a problem. Edward had to think. Was there a way for Edward to give good advice?
(May 13, 2019) Edward had no way. Edward was not familiar with the new people. Edward was not successful when Edward was alive. Edward could not offer, except a general idea. This was all. Edward had no further communication until his descendant who is writing made it possible for kings to speak again with living descendants.
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John Dudley (1504-1553), Duke of Northumberland
(Aug. 6, 2019) John Dudley was in charge. The king was minor. John was selected by Henry VIII. Fifteen other men were also charged. This ensured that men who might be opposed had the opportunity to enrich. This was not a bad choice. John was able to limit, and sometimes to encourage to do as a man of responsibility should. John was able to imagine that there would be an orderly transition when Edward was of age. John was unable to prevent the poisoning, although John became aware of what was happening. John was reluctant to openly challenge. Neville was just too powerful.
(Aug. 8, 2019) John never thought of openly challenging until the King spoke. John was shocked. The thought of what to do was not of a young teenager. It was of a mature, calculating mind. Edward had to have had the thought from somewhere. Dudley was not inclined to inquire. There was someone who was speaking to the King of problems within the regency council. Dudley became much more attentive. The attention was not noticed. Dudley had to be as invisible. Others had to suggest what Dudley decided on beforehand. This was the only way. Otherwise, the council would rebel. Dudley was the leader in name only, as long as two or three were willing to act as if Dudley had suggested.
(Aug. 12, 2019) John had to act. The King had precipitated. Neville was openly criticized. The King had to not be of this habit. Dudley had to counsel. The King had to be willing to listen. Neville was unwilling to act in any other way. Dudley recognized that Neville was of a problem that went beyond the realm. Dudley had to think that Neville would acquiesce in a show of acceptability. Dudley approached and asked Neville to give an impression without any need to explain. Dudley was not rebuffed. Neville was of a mind to do the same. Dudley had to think, because of what had happened, Neville would be a foe of this King until there was another Neville. Dudley had to ask if Neville wanted to remove anyone from the council. Neville listed the three men who acted for Dudley. Dudley was of a mind to resist without thinking. Instead, Dudley thought to ask for an explanation. Neville did not think to explain. Neville simply expressed the desire. Dudley had to think of removing one to appease Neville. Dudley also had to think of removing the one supporter of Neville as a balance. This was the way of the council.
(Sept. 24, 2019) John was never inclined to openly confront Neville. The power behind Neville was establishing itself in London, among the merchants and financiers. Dudley had no expectation of being able to persevere as regent if there was obstruction from this group. Too much of the well-being of the realm depended on trade. Venice was coming to monopolize the relationships that English traders had with foreign partners. This had the effect of allowing Venice to enter England without real opposition, although Dudley understood that men like Cecil perceived the threat to the realm. Dudley had no way of being active to resist. Dudley had to simply tolerate and try to preserve a way of order for an able young king to inherit at his majority.
(Oct. 3, 2019) Dudley had to examine. Neville had the impulse to ruin. Wriothesley was being ruined. Neville would never admit. Neville could not be openly challenged, unless proof was obvious to others. Neville had to be taken away from the Council, in a way that Dudley could not implement. There was too much opposition from the family of the mother of the King. This meant that Dudley was severely limited in the choices that were realistic. Dudley simply had to try to persevere, hoping that a young King would listen to Dudley at the time of majority.
This was never a guarantee. Who Edward would listen to was unknown, except Dudley understood that Henry was already talking from the grave to the son who would be an effective ruler if he was not poisoned. Dudley suspected poison when Edward fell ill. The recovery was not quick. Dudley understood, some poisons linger in the body, but this was unusual. Dudley had to wonder if additional poison was being given. This made Dudley inquire about the reason for the continuing illness. Edward was unable to give a good explanation. The new wife was not suspected. Dudley, unfortunately, saw Neville as the hand administering the poison, and the new wife as the agent. Edward would not accept. The new wife had to be trusted. Otherwise, Edward had nobody.
(Oct. 5, 2019) Dudley did not think, before it was too late, that Venice was of the worst. Dudley thought of Neville using Venice, but Venice, in retrospect, was using Neville, although Neville was pleased to be used in this way. Both wanted the ruin of Plantagenet, now known as Tudor. Neville had a way of dominating that allowed allowed Venice to sweep up opponents who thought of defying. Neville never had to act. Effortless domination was the impression.
Dudley finally awoke, after Cecil privately warned. Dudley had to think that the realm could not be saved. Cecil, later, spoke of preserving the essence of England in the New World, if there was time. Dudley then saw the task as a rearguard action, buying time, staving off ultimate defeat.
Dudley had to think, after this passed, Venice would dominate London, and London would dominate the colonies, unless a colony or two could grow fast enough to be too big to hold by force of arms. Dudley had to hope, and the confidence of Cecil was a blessing. Dudley gave up life to protect the designated heir of King Edward, long enough to preserve a man who dedicated himself to establishing a colony in the New World. Raleigh was that man.
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Anthony Denny
(Aug. 8, 2019) Anthony was a member of the regency council for King Edward. This was the claim that Anthony had when insisting on respect. There were others on the council who were not known for honesty. Anthony was of the men who wanted to do well by England. Anthony was also a man who wanted to benefit. This was only natural. A king rewarded faithful servants. Without a king, a faithful servant had to be able to receive. Anthony and the others thought of their service as worth ample reward.
Some did little to serve, and benefitted. Others did much, and benefitted. Those who did little were remembered. The young King began to look for a way to remove men who did nothing but take. Anthony had to be able to caution. This was not effective. The King had to learn by making a mistake. Then, the King began to listen. Anthony hoped that the counsel of Anthony was not taken as disrespect. The young King demanded to know the reasoning behind a particular decision. Anthony could not explain, beyond a feeling that this was correct. The King affected displeasure. Anthony begged leave to think of how to explain a decision that was logical if thought through. The king condescended to accept. Anthony did not have any other way, except to explain that a man had a pattern. The pattern was of disrespect to the King. This enraged the King. Anthony had made an enemy, without willing.
(Nov. 7, 2019) Anthony Denny was not in a position to be of help. Wriothesley was being ruined. Dudley was unable to do much, except indirectly. Denny and one other tried to act as Dudley implied. Dudley was preserved, as those who supported him were under pressure. Anthony did not understand what happened until it was too late. Business in London was treacherous. Venice was ever more powerful. Venice now had the ability to make and ruin a merchant. Anthony had to neglect business if Anthony wanted to act for the benefit of the King. Anthony failed to notice the complaint that grew without warning. Suddenly the client of the supplier of Anthony decided that Anthony would no longer be able to comply with new requirements. There was a shifting of decisions. What was agreed was now no longer remembered, and denied. Anthony faced ruin. Dudley had to remove one man. Anthony volunteered.
(Nov. 11, 2019) Anthony Denny was of a family without a long lineage. Denny, as a new man, depended on the King. Denny rose in the favor of King Henry. King Henry chose. Denny was one of the choices. The intent was never said. Denny was responsible to act and propose as Dudley wanted, without talking to Dudley. Denny needed to be seen as independent of Dudley. This had an effect. The council entertained the suggestions of Denny without thinking that Dudley was trying to dominate. Denny was often not taken seriously, until two others and Dudley expressed interest in the idea.
Sometimes Dudley ignored the thought that Denny understood Dudley to want others to accept. Denny wanted to be a good man and a helpful councilor. Dudley made Denny apparent as one of the leading idea men. This meant that Denny was expected to think and give others ideas to consider. This was Denny.
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Thomas Wriothesley, 1st Earl of Southampton, councilor to King Henry VIII, and member of King Edward VI’s regency council
(Aug. 8, 2019) Thomas Wriothesley was of a family that had a good reputation. Wriothesley was a new family. This meant, a coat of arms was purchased, instead of being earned on the battlefield. Wriothesley was unfortunate in the choice of a coat. Wriothesley thought to emulate. The duke who was emulated thought to chastise. This was done indirectly. The father of Thomas was held back. Thomas thought to differentiate. The colors of the coat were changed. The duke was not impressed. Thomas had to think, because of the ability of the father, that Thomas was going to be able to wait until the duke died. This was never a problem. Thomas simply used the coat with the different colors, and then returned to the original colors. The family of the duke was able to think that Wriothesley was able to think of the family as being of a benefaction. Wriothesely was grateful when the family of the duke condescended to allow Wriothesley to show respectful deference.
(Aug. 12, 2019) Thomas had the opportunity to become a counselor. King Henry needed men to balance. Wriothesley was a new man. A new man was beholden to the King. This balanced the established families on the council. The council rarely spoke with one voice. With one voice, the council could dominate the King. King Henry sought to prevent this at all costs. Wriothesley was elevated with the intention of never agreeing with Neville. This was something that Wriothesley took to mean, Wriothesley should never be of a faction that included Neville. Wriothesley was not forbidden to agree if others who were not of Neville also agreed. Wriothesley was able to block Neville on three occasions when the majority of the council was pressured to accept. Wriothesley simply said that this appeared to not be in the interest of the kingdom. Henry was appreciative. Henry thought, Wriothesley would be useful on the regency council. Wriothesley understood, after the death of Henry, there was no power that could compel Wriothesley to oppose Neville. Wriothesley was considered to be independent. Wriothesley was able to observe men seeking to undermine the reputation of Wriothesley. Wriothesley had no doubt that Neville was at work. This gave Wriothesley the choice of appeasing Neville or succumbing to eventual reputation for grasping and self-seeking. Wriothesley had to think of what was honorable, even though honor was increasingly rare at court. Wriothesley was unable to bow to Neville. The ruin of the reputation of Wriothesley was all but inevitable.
(Sept. 24, 2019) Thomas had a feeling. There was a man. The man observed. There was little attempt to communicate. The man was being used to observe who benefited from interacting with Wriothesley. This was an effort, as Thomas imagined, to create a rumor that Wriothesley was abusing the power of the position on the regency council.
Thomas did not act improperly. However, rumors have a way. As soon as people understood that other people are likely to believe, the urge to spread a rumor is very strong. A rumor, backed by a similar rumor, would be accepted without being examined. Wriothesley was unable to break the way of spreading rumors, except by not benefiting at all as regent.
Wriothesley began to do this. Then, false rumors began to appear. This meant, Wriothesley would have to be willing to duel, if a false rumor was asserted to the face of Wriothesley. This was the way of the court. Wriothesley began to think, a man would assert, hoping to provoke a duel and benefiting from a patron if he was able to kill Wriothesley. Wriothesley withdrew.
(Sept. 30, 2019) Wriothesley decided to abandon any effort to communicate with other members of the Council. Wriothesley was able to carry on business of the King without reporting, unless requested by Dudley. Wriothesley was unable to be effective, but Wriothesley realized that the continuing presence of Wriothesley meant that an enemy of the King would not take Wriothesley's place.
Wriothesley died still a member of the Council. Wriothesley suspected poison, but could not be sure until, after death, Wriothesley communicated with a daughter who observed what must have been the act of placing poison in Wriothesley's water.
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Queen Elizabeth, mother of Anne
(July 5, 2019) Queen Elizabeth. The Queen was as a king. The Queen had the feeling of being commanded. The King was in the Queen. People began to understand. Henry was alive in the mind of Elizabeth. Elizabeth was alive. The family continued, for the time being. Elizabeth was able, with the help of able advisors, to avoid disaster. The times were perilous. There were enemies in foreign countries. There were also enemies within England. Ambitious men hoped. The Queen was unable to bear. There was a rumor that the Queen was sterile. Queen Elizbeth knew, nobody would marry a woman who had an unknown baby. A royal marriage was impossible. The Queen would always be the ‘virgin Queen.’ Queen Elizabeth was never going to have a family. The rest of the family was not of help. Stucley had to retire. An ambitious courtier was able to make a scandal. Stucley was not at fault. Stucley was blamed. There had to be a form of retribution. The courtier did not realize. The mansion burned. Destitution followed. The courtier was eventually able to understand that he reaped what he sowed.
Queen Elizabeth hoped. There were three men. Essex was unavailable, even thought it was considered. There were two foreign princes who might be appropriate. Queen did not think. There was simply no possible way, although a diplomatic inquiry and exchange of discussions was not out of place. There was never any way for Queen to tell, without being a scandalous woman, even though the deed was done to preserve. Queen will tell.
Queen was not Queen. Queen was Princess Elizabeth. The princess was under suspicion of plotting to replace the Catholic sister. Elizabeth hoped. Elizabeth never acted. Others were aware of the ambition of Elizabeth. Others assumed, if they acted successfully, Elizabeth would reward them with positions. This was not an idle hope. This was intelligent calculation. This made the life of Elizabeth not worth preserving, if Mary was asked. Mary chose. Elizabeth was to be killed. Mary did not think carefully. The deed was not planned. Elizabeth had time. Pregnancy was the obvious way to prevent an execution. Elizabeth suspected that Mary would not choose poison. Elizabeth was correct, or perhaps a plan to poison was not carried out in time.
Elizabeth had an assigned companion. The woman was able. The woman was instructed. No one was allowed to be near Elizabeth. The woman was given additional instruction. Walter Ralegh was allowed. The additional instruction was from the man who paid the woman. Elizabeth knew, this was not safe. Elizabeth had no idea of what Mary had decided. The man explained. Mary would kill. Elizabeth was a danger.
Elizabeth had a new discovery. Being a mother awakened a feeling. The feeling was of longing. The baby must be near. Elizabeth could not have the baby near. The baby had to be hidden. The man Walter had to be able to act as a man with a bastard. Or, Walter had to find a way to pretend the baby was of another important person. Walter was not completely successful. One man was able to understand, the baby was of the Queen. This one man was able to talk. He was generally disbelieved.
Queen Elizabeth did not have much contact with the daughter. Queen had to wait. A serving girl would not be appropriate. A lady in waiting would. Queen arranged. Queen was able to have a visit. The daughter had no idea. The daughter was impressed. Queen had a way of following in the mind afterward. Queen did not think, if Queen focused, that the daughter would be aware. Queen was mistaken. The daughter began to think of who was the mother.
(July 6, 2019) Queen Elizabeth had to think of the consequences. To be near the daughter without acknowledging was a risk. Queen must not show preference. The daughter must be as the other ladies in waiting. Queen thought, after a while, this would be as natural. However, Queen was aware of the inclination to show favor in a way that would cause jealousy. Queen had to think, after a while, that Queen must practice never showing favor among the ladies. This was something that Queen took pride in. Eventually, Queen was confident that the daughter would be as one of the ladies without a problem. This happened. The daughter was never revealed as the daughter. Queen had to imagine that the daughter was aware. This was part of the risk. Queen had no regret. What was done preserved the life of Queen Elizabeth and made possible a long reign that provided stability during a time of turmoil. Queen was not in favor of doing much that was done. Henry advised. The sight often supported the advice. Queen, on Queen’s own, would have acted in a way that brought ruin.
Walter Ralegh, father of Anne
(June 17, 2019) Walter was a servant. The Queen was not. The Princess had to be watched. Walter assisted. There must be regular attendance. The people who attended must be observed. Walter was the observer. Walter was paid. There was a price. Everyone understood who the father of the baby was. Walter was not destroyed. Walter had to be as a courtier. This was easy, after Elizabeth became Queen.
(June 19, 2019) Walter had a famous son. Walter has been ignored by history. Perhaps that was for the best. Walter knew, after being the father of the daughter of the Queen, that Walter needed to not be seen. Walter was pleased to retire. The daughter was not of Walter’s family. The daughter was given to another family as an orphan with an important family lineage. Walter hoped to be able to have some communication with the daughter. This was arranged. The daughter was sent to the home of Walter. This was not as a servant. This was to gain polish. Walter was told that the daughter was told that Walter was a courtier who had retired. The way of the court would be explained. The daughter could then arrive without being ignorant. Walter was pleased to act. The family with the daughter insisted that Walter not reveal as the father.
(July 6, 2019) Walter Ralegh was invisible. The daughter was barely known. Walter was as a benefactor. The family who received was not challenged. The love of the daughter was not had. The family was grateful. So was Walter.
(July 15, 2019) Walter had a decision, when the daughter was of age to marry. Should the daughter marry the son of a courtier? The descent from King Henry would be a badge that attracted. It would attract the wrong type of attention. People would want to corrupt or destroy. Walter reluctantly sought a man without a lineage. This was not difficult. A man who was successful in trade would often want to think of his children having royal blood. A ship captain was found to marry the daughter of the Queen. This was not rejected by the daughter, who did not have a clear idea of her mother as her mother. Walter understood that the Queen briefly observed, which led to the supposition, which in turn brought the daughter to court as a lady in waiting. The Queen never explained the position of Anne. The Queen simply acknowledged and continued treating all as equals. Walter does not think, because of the situation, that Anne had to suffer. The bastard daughter of an important nobleman was an obvious explanation. Anne was willing to leave court and marry, because the alternative was to admit that Anne had no idea as to her father. Walter thought of revealing, but that was fraught with peril, especially as Elizabeth got older. Walter could not expect to live long enough to see grandchildren grow up. Anne was married, and Walter died.
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Anne, daughter of Walter and Queen and wife of Richard Wright
(July 6, 2019) Anne wanted to think of how there was a mystery. The father was unknown. The family was of a good estate. Anne was an orphan. Anne had to not know. Anne hoped that some day there would be a story. Anne thought, when Anne was sixteen, maybe the story would be told. When Anne was sixteen, Anne was brought to court. This was not unusual for a daughter of a high nobleman. Anne had to think that the father of Anne was somebody important. Anne was presented. The Queen took an interest. Anne had to wonder. Why was the Queen so emotional? Anne did not want to think of what began to appear in the mind. The Queen was observing. Anne was unhappy. This should not happen. The Queen was of the kingdom. Anne was somebody’s orphan daughter. Anne was struck by a revelation. Anne was never the same.
(July 15, 2019) Anne never asked. The Queen never acknowledged. Anne was sent to court. The Queen took Anne. There was never any discussion. The Queen simply summoned. Anne was presented and instructed. The other ladies in waiting were correct. Everyone was of the same, in front of the Queen. Anne was simply of a group. Anne never thought, beyond the earlier stunning revelation. This thought should never be allowed in the mind. Anne was appropriate. There was never a problem.
(July 31, 2019) Anne had to think that Anne could have some time together with the Queen. Occasionally, a lady had a special problem. The Queen was able to make time. The Queen was always very busy.
Anne got a feeling. King Henry was in the Queen. Anne realized that King Henry was making all of the decisions. Anne decided to think. King Henry was able to talk. Anne realized that Queen was able to correspond with Anne through King Henry. This was a way to communicate without being noticed. Anne had to always be careful. Anne must not think of Queen in a way that was any different from the other ladies in waiting. Anne had a way of blocking thoughts. This was taught.
Anne had to think. There were men. Each man had the attention of one lady. This was done to help the ladies. Other men sought to approach ladies as a way to gain access to the Queen. Such a man would be blocked by the man who was paying attention to the lady. Anne knew, several of the men were not important. This was as it should be. Important men had many other things to do. One of the men was of a country estate. This man was chosen for Anne. Anne understands that the man found another man to be of the lady that the man was with. This meant that the man in the country estate was always observing Anne.
Anne was recommended. Anne realized that the man was not an ordinary man. The man had an ability. The Queen had the same ability. Anne also had the ability. The sight was in all three. Anne began.
(Aug. 12, 2019) Anne had to act as Anne saw. The man was able to communicate without a letter. Anne was also able. The Queen never did. Anne thought, the Queen was always very private. The Queen had to be above ordinary people. Anne thought, the Queen was in a very lonely position. Then Anne thought, the ladies in waiting were as a family. The Queen was as a mother. This made Anne think differently of what the Queen said. The Queen was always giving helpful advice. This was being motherly. Anne now thought that the Queen was not lonely.
(Nov. 8, 2019) Anne did not have any special relationship with Queen. Anne acted as did the others. The Queen and the ladies were as a group. Anne and one or two would attend in the morning. Others would attend in the evening, when Queen had many men to talk to. The ladies, at first, hoped to be with Queen in the evening. Anne, after realizing that the ladies hoped to find husbands, reconciled with being in the morning. Anne was not being deprived. Many men would be willing to marry a lady-in-waiting of the Queen.
Anne did not have any luck finding a husband. Anne was of an unknown family. Anne, afterward, accepted. At first, Anne longed. Men were unaware at first. Then, the story was told. Anne was a bastard. The family was not stated. This meant, some men thought that Anne might be a cousin or even a sister. Men who looked somewhat like Anne did not approach. Anne did not think that any were related. There was simply no feeling of kinship. Anne accepted, after understanding, that Raleigh was a brother. This came after Anne decided to marry a man who was not a courtier. Richard Wright did not have any connection to the court. Anne was safe.
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