“This indeed ties in with the matter I wished to discuss with you, Sir Thomas. I hear you are one of the few of the king's subjects who refused to take the oath to the Act of Succession.” She let a slice of a smile curl her lips. “Let me commend you on your strength and ability to uphold the courage of your convictions.”
“I was not able to bring myself to sign it simply because I could not compromise my principles. I do not agree with his position as head of the Church and as fond as I am of the king, I believe his tyrannical ways will not serve the best interests of the kingdom.”
“Indeed. And we know what will. As official sworn enemies of the king, as you now must admit you are, we must not stop here. You are aware of my background, that Henry the Seventh killed my great-uncle King Ric
