Speech Thirteen: "I would rather be a beggar and single than a queen and married."

[someday_a_queen]

 [She'd been hesitant to open another package from the town, but curiosity wins out and soon Elizabeth is smiling again, spreading out her books on the table. Housemates feel free to notice her looking them over.

/Filtered away from Spain]

I know this may sound like an odd request. However the town does not supply many books on the history of other

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[cramschoolgod]

[Hmm, a good enough reason as any to review some of her studies...]

I've studied European history to some extent. By all accounts, the reign of Elizabeth was a stable and lengthy one. How much do you want to know?

[cramschoolgod]

It's insulting that the only books women are allowed to read are those dealing with household tasks. I don't think of myself as a sensitive person, but I admit, when it comes to limiting access to information, I think it's annoying.

I see, thank you.

[someday_a_queen]

Yes that is rather annoying. They gave me some of the books I had at home back. So I'll have some proper books to look over for a while.

You're quite welcome.

[cramschoolgod]

[Books from the 16th century?!] Would it be possible for me to examine your books as well?

[someday_a_queen]

If you would like. They're only a few of my lesson books from home.

[cramschoolgod]

I'd be very interested. After all, they're as interesting to me as artifacts from this time are to you, Princess--ah, Elizabeth.

[someday_a_queen]

I suppose that makes sense. Of course.

[cramschoolgod]

Perhaps if you're not busy tonight, then.

[someday_a_queen]

That sounds fine with me. Are you interested in all.... artefacts from my time?

[cramschoolgod]

Most probably, I would be.

[someday_a_queen]

I have a few other things from home as well if you'd like to see them.

[cramschoolgod]

Certainly. What are they?

[someday_a_queen]

A bible my half sister Mary gave to me, my lute and a small portrait of my mother.

[cramschoolgod]

[Sasaki wonders briefly whether or not to mention what happens to Mary and decides against it. The Bible may be the most interesting object, as a pre-James Bible would be...]

Yes, they would be of great interest.

[someday_a_queen]

I'd be happy to show them to you then.

[cramschoolgod]

Very well. How's eight o'clock this evening?