Six Wives
“Wolsey's end A nne's first target was Wolsey. Once, she had vowed undying devotion to him. But it was always conditional and, after Wolsey had betrayed her cause (as she saw it) in the Blackfriars Trial, she had become his most dangerous enemy. She was also the best placed to give effect to her feelings. But not even she could move as quickly as she wished. For Henry himself stood in her way.
* * * Henry had decided to get rid of Wolsey as his minister, and the old ascendancy of the Cardina...l over his mind was gone forever. But he would not throw him to the wolves – yet. The King's 'love and friendship', which had been the real foundation of Wolsey's power, were still too strong for that. Nor had he forgotten Wolsey's vast talents, or the extent of his past services. There might even have been a sneaking sense that he might need them again.
It was this last which really alarmed Wolsey's enemies. But there was nothing they could do.MoreLess
* * * Henry had decided to get rid of Wolsey as his minister, and the old ascendancy of the Cardina...l over his mind was gone forever. But he would not throw him to the wolves – yet. The King's 'love and friendship', which had been the real foundation of Wolsey's power, were still too strong for that. Nor had he forgotten Wolsey's vast talents, or the extent of his past services. There might even have been a sneaking sense that he might need them again.
It was this last which really alarmed Wolsey's enemies. But there was nothing they could do.MoreLess
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