Matt Ford
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
Your Majesty, why would you question what I tell you?
Mary swallows hard.
The Provost was here before you.
He told a different story.
Mary studies Bothwell's face.
His eyes cloud in confusion.
They say the explosion did not kill my husband.
That your dagger was found beside his body.
They say you... They say... Mary's words trail off as Bothwell stares at her, incredulous.
Mary watches Bothwell's face redden, considers calling for her guards.
But when he speaks again, his voice is tinged with pain rather than fury.
Your Majesty, I admit there were times when I wished your husband dead.
But... Mary stays on him.
His tone drops to a whisper.
My devotion to you, my religious beliefs, would never permit me to do such a thing.
I have been loyal.
Mary feels her resolve waver.
But they say that... Mary stays on Bothwell as he starts pacing.