- Stephen, back from Rome.
Never pleasant, is it, to come back empty-handed?
Still, you did your best.
- Thomas.
- He seems cheerful.
- Stephen?
Full of hell-fire.
Denouncing some nest of heretics in the city, followers of Tyndale.
Thought an example should be made.
Do you know a man by the name of Bilney?
I only mentioned it because... Why am I mentioning it?
Because I'm merely mentioning him.
No, I told Stephen we'd pray for all poor, benighted souls.
I'm dreading the sea voyage.
Oh, thank you.
You know, Norfolk has put it about that I wear a magic ring, to protect me from harm.
- Which one is it?
- Ah, if I knew I'd have a copy made for you.
If you hear that the King has had Anne, get a letter to me that day.
I'll only believe it from you.