Matt Ford
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
She quickly recovers herself, anger overtaking.
Protestant scum.
Her spine stiffens.
Assemble my council immediately.
Half an hour later, Mary is dressed, baby James swaddled against her chest.
She's about to head to her council chamber when... Mary stops dead as the Provost of Edinburgh rushes towards her.
Your Majesty, I'm sorry to tell you, your husband has been found at Kirkle Field.
Mary feels an icy shiver.
Her eyes search his face.
He is dead, your majesty.
Mary collapses onto a chair, but as she does, she notices the provost linger.
Is there something more?
He... He wasn't killed by the explosion, your majesty.
Mary blinks, confused.
She stays on him, noting his growing discomfort.
His body was found in the garden.
He showed no signs of being near the blast.
He was strangled.