Pages 202 - 225 Summary

A special ambassador arrives at Hampton court bearing messages from Anne's mother and brother. Her brother writes that she has failed in their attempt to keep England and France from becoming allies and implores her to keep a good conscience now that she is wealthy. The ambassador has not brought the document that annulled her pre-contract, and Anne feels he is simply trying to humiliate her. She asks the ambassador to write her brother to request it sent; without it they could be found guilty and suspicious.

Katherine is summoned away by the Duke of Norfolk and Lady Rochford, who admonish her that she must win the King's heart, not just his lust, so that he will want to marry her. They want her to entice him and then pull back. She is a bit nervous because of Anne Boleyn's fate...