Episode 1.02 |

Synopsis

• Henry contemplates an alliance with the recently named Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V, King of Spain, despite recently claiming loyalty to the Emperor's hated rival - the King of France. This course of action threatens Wolsey's chance to become Pope since he is depending on the support of the french Cardinals. After receiving Machiavelli's "The Prince" as a gift, Henry wonders if it is better for a King to be loved or feared"
  

Unanswered Questions

Best Moments

• The wrestling match between Henry and Francis and Thomas More's subsequent "handling" of Henry.
  

Best Quotes

• "Are you the Dauphin of France ? Then I want to kiss you" Princess Mary Tudor

• " I am thinking I should behave like the King of France. Which means I should slip readily into the gardens of others and drink water from many fountains " Charles Brandon

• " I call Mary my English mare because I ride her so often" Francis pointing Mary Boleyn out to Henry.

• "Alright, if you want the world to know that the King of England is easily changeable, shallow, intemperate, incapable of keeping his word then of course, I will go an tell him. After all, I am merely his majesty's humble servant" More to Henry after he loses the wrestling match and petulantly says he has changed his mind about signing the treaty

• "I have heard a lot about you. You have been at the french court for 2 years. Tell me what french graces have you learned?" Henry to Mary Boleyn " With your majesty's permission? " Mary's Reply " Granted." Henry.
  

• "Nevertheless he asks an important question. Whether it is better for a king to be feared or loved." Henry to More about Machiavelli's Book 'the Prince'

• "Mary, does the King still call for you at night? " Thomas Boleyn to his daughter Mary. Her reply " No Papa"

• " I have a son. I have a son . God, can you hear me? I have a son" shouts Henry after seeing Bessie Blount's child.

• " I always knew it wasn't my fault" Henry after Brandon congratulates him on the birth of Bessie Blount's child

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