*I am in the garden tower of Greenwich Palace, in the company of Lady Bryan; I look at the window, while I hold Elizabeth in my arms, I am dying inside, but when she looks at me I smile… She does not need to see my fear and my despair. In silence, I pray God that Henry comes… I talked to his Chaplain, he told me he would be here by noon… and he is always on time for everything. Suddenly… I see him, walking through the garden. Now is the perfect time to talk to him and bring back the reason to his mind
King Henry VIII (H*R)
~I am in no mood to deal with pleasantries nor do I care for small talk. I walk to the gardens at Greenwich palace, my face flushed with anger and resentment. I know that Anne is here with my daughter, and I know that this meeting will not go well for her. I see Anne open up the tower door and approach me I stop and look into the eyes that I once loved.
Queen Anne Boleyn (A*R)
*When I see him right in front of me, my blood freezes. I see hate in his eyes but I hope with all my heart that the love we know is still alive in him for me, make him understand, I start to walk towards him slowly, with Elizabeth in my arms* Henry; Please, Henry please listen to me, we need to talk; I beg you. *I look at him with all the love I still feel for him, even when he treats me with cruelty*
King Henry VIII (H*R)
~I see that she has my daughter in her arms. It is my daughter not hers she has lost that right with all that vileness that is her. Her very sight I used to love now sickens me. I walk closer to her standing inches in front of her face as she clutches Elizabeth in her arms tighter. I raise my hand as if to strike her, than pull it back. Clenching my jaw I look with malice intent on her~ ”Oh yes we need to talk, but your days of begging me are over, I have listened to your lies and deceit for far too long lady, and I use that term loosely, Anne
Queen Anne Boleyn (A*R)
*I can’t control my fear anymore, and less my tears; Henry tries to walk away but I stop him, holding Elizabeth with all my strength* No! I never lied to you! My enemies have poisoned your mind against me…. I love you… I loved you before and I love you still. Please Henry, listen to the voice of reason. You can not judge me like this… there is no reason. I am loyal and faithful to you.
King Henry y VIII (H*R)
~I feel her reach and grab my arm and I knock it away. She clinches Elizabeth with one arm and my face turns even redder. I turn to face her once more.~ ”You speak of poison, poison….. Lady you have poisoned my reign and my kingdom with your very presence, the love I bared you is withered with your vile corruption” ~I stand close to her and tears of anger swell in my eyes~ ”You made many promises and failed to deliver, need I remind you that you promised me a son, but you…..you…….gave that body that was so mine to others. Dear God Woman do you not see what you have done to this heart you so once claimed to love?”
*I use all the force of my fear and desperation to keep him close to me so he can see I am not lying; while I struggle to keep Elizabeth safe with me, I can feel her little arms holding tight around my neck, for sure my poor little girl is afraid too* I can still give you a son Henry… I just need one more chance… one more. Henry please, after everything we have been to each other… you know I love you! There is no other man in my life; only you Henry, only you, always you! My body, my heart, and my soul belong only to you… Can’t you see that? I do not even understand why you have changed like this; I gave you no reason! My love if you only open your heart to me again, and come to me… you will see that we will conceive the son you desire, that I desire to have with you
King Henry VIII (H*R)
~I watch as Elizabeth squirms in her arms and wraps her little arms around her neck. I am tired of Anne’s voice and her empty promises~ ”Lady I have waited long enough for you to give this kingdom a son, it is all your fault, I have heard you are called the great concubine, now I know why, to think I loved you, to think I trusted you. ~I bite my lip in frustration tasting blood and feeling the vein on the side of my head bulge~ ”You mean nothing to me now, nothing!!! I said Woman no more begging I grow weary of it, Nooooo more!!!! ~I shake my head and ball my fist~ ”When I look at you I see nothing more than deceit, you have ended this Anne, this is all on you and your empty promises and sins”
Queen Anne Boleyn (A*R)
*Once again he walks away, I follow him still holding Elizabeth, she is my support and my only reason to beg like this for my life, because I know that he desires my death…. he wants me death so he can move on and be with her, with her!; Finally I reach him and once again I block his path and with our daughter in my arms* Please Henry, don’t do this to me, don’t do this to you and less… please don’t do this to our child. I know you love her, please do not cause her the pain of living without a mother, without your love and care. Please, after everything we were… Henry please, I love you, just give me one more chance… just one more. Please, For God’s sake! Look in to my eyes, you will see my truth; the truth of my love for you; please Henry, don’t do this to us. *His eyes are so cold and empty, but I refuse to believe all is lost* Then if not for us… please be merciful for the sake of our daughter
King Henry VIII (H*R)
~She has displeased me beyond measure and words. She blocks me and I take everything in my power not to shove her if not for Elizabeth I would have.~ ”Please do not beg I swear it does not become a Queen, enjoy that title while you may, because I assure you it wont be for long” ~I see tears in her eyes, but I cannot let them distract me from what must be done, she has been acting all of this time , as she is doing the same now. She has no shame.~ ”I am doing nothing to my child, you have wronged her more than I ever could, for what you stand accused of you know there is no repentance for in my eyes, perhaps God will but not me….Never me!!!
*I block his way out one more time, I will not give up, I am innocent, I love him and I will not give up* I am innocent of all those vile rumors against me because they are just that! Vile words against me! I am your true wife; I was true to you in the beginning and during all our life together. Please Henry, I beg you; please.
~She blocks my way once more and is more that I can stand; my hand goes for her throat. Her eyes widen~ ”If you value what hours you have left I will warn you not to block my path once more” ~Elizabeth starts to cry and I know I have gone to far I release Anne at once~ ”All you say is lies NO more futile pleads, ~I stare coldly at her~ ”I should have never divorced Catherine” ~I continue up the stone pat
*I can not stop him anymore, Elizabeth is crying and I can not force her to see her parents fight like this anymore; I failed but I will not stay in silence* Your Majesty!!! *I start to cry openly* Your Majesty I beseech you!! *He does not respond, he does not look back* I fall to my knees, holding Elizabeth, giving her comfort while I try not to fall apart; God Help me; for sure he will ask for my blood; he will not try to ask me for a divorce after what happened with Catherine; I am so afraid, Now Elizabeth is my only comfort; I know he wants me dead I can feel it, because he wants her now, he wants a son but not with me; May Jesus have Mercy on me
King Henry VIII (H*R)
~I hear her last pleas but I am done believing any of what she has to say. It is all falsehoods. I stand resolute and firm, there is no going back. Anne has sealed her fate and I shall never falter in handing out the sentence and punishment of her crime. Even though it breaks my heart sometimes a King must make hard choices that are not easy. I say goodbye to my once true love, no more in my heart, soul and mind.
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