Lord Edward Seymour of Wolf Hall,
It would be my pleasure to visit you and your mother in your home. As to matters concerning your sister taking a place beside the King as Queen, I care not. Jane was always good and true to me, and only that. It pained me that she started courting the King during the time that he was still my husband, but I have no care for that matter any longer, for I know she did it not for herself in vain, but for her family in desire to better their lives. I do not blame her, for Jane is not the enemy here. Chief Minister Cromwell is to blame. I assure you, a downfall much worse than mine is to meet him. I doubt he'd escape with his head. Please, let us not talk of this anymore through letters. I fear someone shall take heed of these exchanges and we shall both end up in trouble. The King already likes us not. As to the matter of my taking visit to your residence, am I to stay for many days? It would seem improper for me to impose too long. I am afraid your mother would think I am a burden to have in her presence. I shall take leave for Wolf Hall in three nights and eagerly await your response.
Your humble and faithful servant,
𝓛𝓪𝓭𝔂 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓮 𝓑𝓸𝓵𝓮𝔂𝓷.
