Nellie: I'm going to get you both
(grabs Eliza's pillow but then the necklace drops to the floor)
Nellie: Is that Lady Prescott's missing necklace
Eliza: Oh noooo. I didn't put it there I swear, she must have planted it!
Nina; I told you all! That woman is EVIL, it was only a matter of time before she pulled something like this
Nellie: We have to hide it before she finds it
Lady P: Before I find what?
(Everyone gulps)
Lady P: Eleanor! Is that my necklace your holding
Nellie: I can explain!
Eliza: No, I can. You can't blame Nellie for this, even though I didn't put it there, it was under my pillow
Nellie: Eliza no!
Lady P: YOU! I knew it! Guards, seize her. You'll be brought before the king tomorrow, and then executed.
(guards seize Eliza)
Eliza: Helpppp. No! It wasn't me! I didn't put it there I swear
Nina: You won't get away with this
Lady P: Looks like (grabs necklace and fastens it around her neck) I already did.
(Eliza is dragged off and Lady P walks away, leaving Nina and Nellie gaping)
YOU ARE READING
Elizabeth - a play
Historical Fictionuncompleted play - the untrue story of how Elizabeth I came to be queen