Anne's hunting outfit sounds beautiful. It was made up of green velvet trim, dark green English gown of satin, puffy sleeves that gathered at the elbows, gold cord, black velvet bonnet, and an ostrich feather. My imagination can't do the outfit justice. I almost wish that Anne had mounted her horse without the help of the 'strong looking groom' just to show off her independence. I'm sure it was near impossible to do with all those layers of clothes on though. I like how bold and adventurous Anne was while riding through the forest. On page 53 Anne's mother comes into her room and talks to Anne about the proposal. She talks about how she fears that since the King "put aside his first wife of over twenty years, a Spanish princess with the noblest connections throughout Europe" he would be quick to do it to Anne also. I like the Mother she has good sense. Way to play the God card Anne.
I feel bad for Thomas Wyatt. He can see that Anne is making a bad decision by going with the rotten King Henry but he doesn't try to stop her. Is it because he knows that she is stubborn and will do what she wants anyway or is it because he cares so much that he would let her do whatever she thinks will make her happy?
I agree again! The mother cares and so does Thomas. However, both could literally have been put to death in those times for going against the king's wishes :/ Tragic how little control people had over their destinies then. Also, the "god card" is a good point. I think some people make it when they are scared about their future fate and don't have logic to back up their points.
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