~ offended. Though the dowager Queen already knew she was pregnant. Making her way to the pair, she hugged them both.* Why didn't you talk to me first, Francis?

*Oh how she wanted to see them prior to this announcement. Catherine had made her way to them quickly in the attempt to make the announcement herself. It wasn't up to Francis and Mary to make it. Mary of course should have told Francis, yes. But to make the no mention to her about it? She was ~

~ into the castle.

~ especially the Queen consort of France and Scotland in her own right may speak as she wishes. Since you are a visitor here, I think you should do well to remember that. Now, that concludes our business. It's time you and your men go to your ship and go home. *She turned and elegantly went back ~

*She was all in now. Henry had found out about her being here and it wasn't her doing. She was with them the entire time. Placing her hands in front of her bodice, she walked like a Queen and stopped before Henry VIII.* That may the way it is is English Court. But here in French Court a woman.. ~

~ to repel them on both sides. Even if we begin conscripting men now. Is this your doing Mary? I know it is! *Mary sighed.* You think everything is my fault, Catherine. And I don't have that kind of power.

*Catherine entered in a hurry.* Francis, dear, your sister and King Philip are coming... *She stopped short.* What is she doing here? Do you realize what this will do to us? We will end up going to war with the English! We may lose France. Mary, you will lose Scotland. We do not have enough troops ~

~ knows it. So what have you done Mary?

*With haste she came between the King and Queen and slid her arms in theirs and began walking at a brisk pace.* What are you two up to? And it is you, Mary. It is always you. Something has happened. I KNOW it. Tell me now. I have spies everywhere and I will find out before the day is through. Mary ~

Oh, Francis my dear. *She hugged him tightly* Please tell me you are sending Mary back to Scotland. You know the prophecy, dear.