Poem – A French Meeting
"A French Meeting" is Part 13 in Esther Hyams' series of poems telling Anne Boleyn's life story.A French meeting
The fraternal visit between the two kings occurred in two parts Francois of France and Henry of England, two Kings with lustful hearts First, on 21st October 1532, King Henry and a suite went to France Arriving at Boulogne to be entertained for four days – to merrily dance. But Henry’s suite did not include French ladies or the new Lady Marquess On 25th-29th October 1532 in Calais: Anne’s time would come, her time to impress. Anne beautifully blossomed and was treated as the first Lady of the English court At this French court where, so young, she had been guided, sophisticatedly taught. Anne was presented with a diamond by the Provost of Paris, a diamond so grand Just after she had led the dance with the French King, elegantly hand in hand. Francois saluted as Anne, among her maids of honour, sat graciously and royal The Lady Marquess then led the masque after supper with Henry, a suitor so loyal.
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