The days pass, the long nights too but I seldom achieve any good measure of peace or comfort. The days spent above the Deputy Lieutenant"s quarters were comfortable, if crowded somewhat but I have now been domiciled in a house upon the Green where I have space to move, privacy when required and help, as needed from two ladies, two maidservants and my ever faithful Mrs. Ellen.
I have suffered indignities. I was accused of stealing the Royal jewels but none were kept back by me; indeed I never touched any of them. My father was arrested for treason and imprisoned but has now been released, thanks to the pleading words to the queen from my mother.
I am allowed the freedom to walk in the grounds, in the queen"s garden and the hill within the precincts of the tower. It is pleasant to walk thr
