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Two things struck me this chapter. First, the king inviting the rebels to Christmas and sending Cromwell away. Cromwell quietly being excused from the inner circle like that is huge.

Next, Cromwell tamping down his rising memory of the burning of the lollard. We see that even Cromwell will can use denial and that may affect his future.

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The Lollard memory comes back to haunt him later!

I think it is never good when he's not in the room. There's a good reason here why Mr Vile Blood is keeping a low profile. But yes, generally, we should pay attention to when Cromwell is excluded from the situation.

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Every time he is not present I tremble!ЁЯлг

Love the descriptions of the rituals in the royal chambers, so surreal and fascinating... not to justify Henry, but no wonder he became such a NarcissistЁЯджтАНтЩАя╕П

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