Matt Ford
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
To get what they wanted.
But I fear now they have it, they won't need you.
She fixes him with imploring eyes.
Do you truly think they will let a Catholic Englishman sit on the Scottish throne?
She sees a flicker of doubt cross Darnley's face.
She places his hand on her abdomen.
This child, our child, is the future of Scotland.
The heir to England's throne.
He empowers us both.
She pulls him to her and she feels Darnley soften and start to sob.
Mary grabs his shoulders, tilts his chin up.
No, not if you help me escape, and I swear to you, when I am free, I will pardon you for your part in this.
I was wrong to do what I did.
I was angry, but I... Mary hesitates, has to force out the words.
Still love you.
She winces as Darnley grabs her again, holds her tighter than before.
Mary allows a fraction of relief as she feels Darnley pull her towards the door.
She watches as he glances down the corridor, but has her eyes travel back to her secretary's blood-soaked corpse.