Now that I have the support of almost all members of the Regency Council, I can start to put my plans into operation. The only opposition to any activity is Edward Seymour, Duke of Somerset, lately detained in the tower but he has been set free, briefly, before I have him re-arrested, sent back to the tower, this time to remain forever but not still breathing! One of the odious Seymour brothers has been despatched to hell and damnation and it will not be long before the second joins him.
I have formed an alliance with Sir William Paget, my friend and fellow member of the Regency Council looking after the young king"s interests and together, God willing, I will get my plans through parliament and the council. When I am finally in a position of supreme power and control, I will not take the
