Christmas 1530 Summary

Mary accidentally intercepts a coded message from her Uncle's wife written to the queen. She dutifully delivers it to Howard, who deciphers a message of comfort only. But Uncle Howard is furious with his wife for supporting the queen, and King Henry reprimands Mary's aunt. Mary sadly confesses to the queen that she has betrayed her again, and this time the queen is not as kind to her. She tells Mary that she is no better than her weasel sister, and no matter how much love is between them, she is sure Mary will always support her sister. Mary reminds the queen that Anne controls her son as well as the king. The queen feels Anne will kill her and that Mary will help her. Mary is sent away until Easter. With tears on her face, she encounters William Stafford. She shares what...