In which Mary attends the wedding of two of her favourite servants.

Content warning: murder

Here's the drawing of Kirk O'Field we discuss.

And here's the mermaid drawing.

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References:

Daughters of the North: Jean Gordon and Mary Queen of Scots by Jennifer Morag Henderson

Embroidering Her Truth: Mary Queen of Scots and the Language of Power by Clare Hunter

Mary Queen of Scots and the Murder of Lord Darnley by Alison Weir

Mary Queen of Scots’ Downfall: The Life and Murder of Henry Lord Darnley by Robert Stedell

Mary Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John Guy

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Mary, Queen of Scots: Part Five: A Dagger, A Cloak, A Chair, and a Length of Rope