Chapters 15-18 Summary

In Chapter 15, two months after Mary's baby was originally expected, Mary and her doctors acknowledge the fact that Mary was never really pregnant. Mary moves to Oatlands and Elizabeth is ordered to join her. Elizabeth learns that Mary is looking for a husband for her even though Elizabeth continues to insist that she does not wish to be married. The court moves a few weeks later back to London. King Philip comes to see Elizabeth and assures her that her situation will soon improve. King Philip leaves to oversee his new kingdom in Flanders. Elizabeth learns of several plots against her sister and feels bad for her.

In Chapter 16, Elizabeth is given permission to return to her home at Hatfield. Elizabeth is thrilled to return home and even happier to have the return of her loyal companion Kat. Time passes. Elizabeth...