Hilary Mantel Quote
It is magnificent. At the moment of impact, the king's eyes are open, his body braced for the ; he takes the blow perfectly, its force absorbed by a body securely armoured, moving in the right direction, moving at the right speed. His colour does not alter. His voice does not shake.Healthy? he says. Then I thank God for his favour to us. As I thank you, my lords, for this comfortable intelligence.He thinks, Henry has been rehearsing. I suppose we all have.The king walks away towards his own rooms. Says over his shoulder, Call her Elizabeth. Cancel the jousts.
Hilary Mantel
It is magnificent. At the moment of impact, the king's eyes are open, his body braced for the ; he takes the blow perfectly, its force absorbed by a body securely armoured, moving in the right direction, moving at the right speed. His colour does not alter. His voice does not shake.Healthy? he says. Then I thank God for his favour to us. As I thank you, my lords, for this comfortable intelligence.He thinks, Henry has been rehearsing. I suppose we all have.The king walks away towards his own rooms. Says over his shoulder, Call her Elizabeth. Cancel the jousts.