Matt Ford

She feels a stab of fury as she's reminded of the injustice of all this.

Before she can stop herself, she turns and hisses at the blank-faced English lords who surround her.

I will not go to my death this way without my own servants.

Yes, Mary, Queen of Scots, spent her formative years in France, came back to the UK when she was 18, so she had a very strong French accent.

Mary watches one of the earls step forward, his voice tight.

Madam, that cannot be granted.

One of them might seek to wipe their napkins in your blood.

I will not take another step without them.

Mary knows she's causing a scene, but she doesn't care.

She refuses to go to her death surrounded by heretics.

She watches as the earls huddle together.

Finally, one gives a curt nod.

Mary feels a rush of relief as her ladies gather around her.

She approaches the stage, her eyes meeting those of the Dean, whose face is fixed in barely concealed contempt.

Madam, you stand before us charged with treason against Queen Elizabeth.

We pray for your soul.

And the... Mary cuts in.

Save your Protestant prayers for someone who wants them.

She watches his face redden in fury.

Madam, repent your wickedness.