There's something deep and dangerous in you Anne, those eyes of yours are like dark hooks for the soul.
“Simply Henry” · Season 1, Episode 2
In this episode: Thomas More (3), King Henry VIII (2), Cardinal Wolsey (2), Thomas Boleyn (2), Cardinal Campeggio (1)
Thomas, let me give you a little advice. If you want to keep the love of a prince, this is what you must do: You must be prepared to give him the thing you most care for, in all the world.
The thing I care for most is my integrity.
What did Lord Buckingham say about the king?
He told me he has a greater claim to the throne and that, as His Majesty has no male heir and will have none but he, Buckingham will succeed to the throne, but he also told me once that he has considered bringing that eventuality forward more quickly.
In what way?
By assassinating His Majesty.
Do you see that young woman over there? Dressed in purple and gold?
Yes.
Her name is Mary Boleyn, the daughter of your ambassador, with her sister Anne. I call Mary my english mare, because I ride her so often.
[to King Henry] All right! If you want the world to know that the King of England is easily changeable, shallow, intemperate, incapable of keeping his word! Then of course I will go and tell them. After all, I am merely Your Majesty's humble servant!
So the deal is off between the French cardinals and Wolsey? As it should be. The next Pope should be Italian, as it was, is, and should be. We had one English Pope. He was insane! No more.
Henry has challenged King Francis to a wrestling match. Henry loses
I will not sign! Tell Francis I will not sign the treaty!
All right! If you want the world to know that the King of England is easily changeable, shallow, intemperate, incapable of keeping his word! Then of course I will go and tell them. After all, I am merely Your Majesty's humble servant!
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