“Did you hear about the argument the Princess of Wales had with her Consort? He wanted her to make him head of the Welsh Council. When she tried to stop him, he threw her to the ground and kicked her.”
“Really? I heard he went for her with a riding crop. And then threatened to beat all her attendants as well, if she didn’t give in to him.”
“No! Poor girl. Surely she surrendered the Council to him after that, if only for the sake of keeping her household safe?”
“No, bless her, she didn’t. She’s got her father’s strength, thank Heaven.”
“You mean she’s still resisting him? After all this time?”
“She is. She, at least, knows the importance of keeping England safe from Spanish influence. She hasn’t let Prince John anywhere near the Council Chamber yet, never mind made him head of the Coun
