Machinations. An agenda, hidden or otherwise. Everyone in Henry’s court wants something, and they’re willing to do anything to get it. The people playing for the highest stakes right now are Norfolk and the newly knighted Sir Boleyn. They want Wolsey gone and are prepared to do anything to make it so. Right now Boleyn is making the biggest sacrifice by whoring his daughter Anne out to the king. How is he any better than Wolsey? Granted, Boleyn probably doesn’t know the extent of Wolsey’s treachery and deceit, but can he really sit in judgment on another man considering his own sins? I’m sure Norfolk is more than happy to pass judgment on someone he considers to be his inferior. Norfolk was born into privilege and wealth; I’m sure he doesn’t like being threatened or told what to do by the likes of Wolsey.Anne is getting the short end of the stick here, although it looks like things at home aren’t that much better. Anne’s boyfriend is marri...
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