scooter&buster

Hello S&B,
This is an interesting question that you pose. Imo, Henry was tired of Anne by the time Bess was born, but he didn't want to look like a fool in front of the world, so he allowed the marriage to continue in hopes of a son. Anne's position was precarious especially after two miscarriages. As far as I know, Cromwell and Anne were friendly in the beginning, but Crum, ever the King's man, saw Henry's disillusionment w/Anne as time went on and knew how Henry felt about his wife. Crum may have been seeking 'evidence' during Anne's last pregnancy but was told off by his king that if Anne had a boy she needed to be above reproach. I know the sitch w/Anne and Crum became tense and she knew he was seeking ways to discredit her w/Henry, so I believe there was a great falling-out between them. But that wasn't enough for him to just go find evidence. He had to have had Henry's command after Anne's miscarriage to find evidence against her. And yes, Henry would have had her put to death. He wanted no cries of Adulterer and no legitimacy questions if Jane had a child. He wanted the slate wiped clean. Anne alive while he married Jane would have caused too much of an uproar in Europe. So Henry had to crush her once and for all. Finding evidence was Crum's job because the King told him to find it. I really enjoy Frain's portrayal of Cromwell. He gives the character a lot of human emotions whereas others have portrayed him as cold and callus. Frain's Crum makes me actually pity him knowing what's going to happen after his faux pas w/Anne of Cleves. We saw how sad he was when both Anne and Moore were beheaded, something I've never seen done by any other actor who played that role. I like this Crum better than any I've ever seen or read about. Neill & Frain, the best Wolsey and Crum I've ever seen done!!

Peace,
ETR

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