The King's Confidante: The Story Of The Daughter Of Sir Thomas More (1970) - Plot & Excerpts
She would never forget the jaunty smile on his face; but while he might deceive others, he could never deceive her. “Father?” “Well, Meg, see you not the change? The Under-Treasurer left you earlier this day. The Chancellor is now arrived.” “Chancellor, Father … .you!” “A worthy Chancellor, though a humble one, as says my lord of Norfolk.” “But… the King's divorce?” “I have told him that I can have no hand in it; and it seems he accepts my refusal to do so, as Norfolk accepts my humble birth. And, Meg, with so many ready to accept so much that is unpalatable to them, I was perforce obliged to accept that which I would fain refuse.” “It is not a good thing, Father. It is not a matter for jokes.” “It is not good, Meg, and therefore is it meet that we should joke, for by doing so we can make light of what we cannot refuse to undertake.” “Could you not have refused?” “I tried, Meg.” “But… surely you have a free choice?” “I am the King's subject and as such must obey the King's command.
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