THUS ENDS THE FIRST BOOK OF THE CHRONICLE OF WINDSOR CASTLE [ [!-- H2 anchor --] ]
BOOK II. HERNE THE HUNTER
I.
Of the Compact between Sir Thomas Wyat and Herne the Hunter.
On the day after his secret interview with Anne Boleyn, Sir Thomas Wyat received despatches from the king for the court of France.
“His majesty bade me tell you to make your preparations quickly, Sir Thomas,” said the messenger who delivered the despatches; “he cares not how soon you set forth.”
“The king's pleasure shall be obeyed,” rejoined Wyat.
And the messenger retired.
Left alone, Wyat remained for some time in profound and melancholy thought. Heaving a deep sigh, he then arose, and paced the chamber with rapid strides.