Matt Ford
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Elizabeth is her cousin, after all.
She places her hands on the table, takes in the dumb expressions of her counsellors.
I will not dance to Elizabeth's tune.
I will make her dance to mine.
And Mary knows exactly how to do it.
Whitehall Palace, London.
Queen Elizabeth pulls her horse to a halt, laughing.
Elizabeth smiles as Robert Dudley wraps his hands around her waist and helps her to dismount, his touch lingering.
Elizabeth waves away her courtiers.
I need only Lord Dudley.
The rest of you may go.
as Robert yanks her into the stable.
She runs a finger along his long moustache and down his neat goatee, then leans in for a kiss.
Elizabeth's eyes snap open.
I must speak with Her Majesty.
To Elizabeth's dismay, Robert nervously pulls away from her.