The Witness
Apr 16th, 2020 by thegooddoctor in 100 Words
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HISTORICAL FICTION ENTRY:
Her footman stood in the midst of the crowd on the grounds of the White Tower. He could see the scaffolding, the glistening executioner’s sword, and the block where his lady would place her head. Then, Lady Anne climbed onto the scaffolding.
Holding back his tears, the footman listened to the Queen’s prayerful last words. He watched as the attendants removed her mantle of ermine and blindfolded her. She knelt down.
With one swift stroke, the French swordsman ended the life of Queen Anne.
The footman turned to his friend and cried, “If only she had given him a son.”
From Guest Contributor Deborah Shrimplin
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