Hilary Mantel Quotes

It Is Magnificent. At The Moment Of Impact, The King's Eyes Are Open, His Body Braced For The Atteint; He Takes The Blow Perfectly, Its Force Absorbed By A Body Securely Armoured, Moving In The Right Direction, Moving At The Right Speed. His Colour Does Not Alter. His Voice Does Not Shake.
"Healthy?" He Says. "Then I Thank God For His Favour To Us. As I Thank You, My Lords, For This Comfortable Intelligence."
He Thinks, Henry Has Been Rehearsing. I Suppose We All Have.
The King Walks Away Towards His Own Rooms. Says Over His Shoulder, "Call Her Elizabeth. Cancel The Jousts.

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