The Ill King

"The Ill King" is the second episode of the War of the Roses by Jake Hopkins.

Summary
Finding herself at the mercy of Richard of York, Margaret realises the severity of her situation; the Yorkists celebrate their victory; two physicians arrive in Windsor to help cure the sick king.

In Windsor
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In York
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In Lancaster
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In order of appearance

 * Characters

Deaths

 * Deaths

In real life
The first episode focuses primarily on the events of 1454 in which Richard of York is made 'Protector of the Realm' due to King Henry's schizophrenia, and he dismisses two hundred of the queen's Lancastrian guards for he did not trust the Lancastrians and didn't want them about his court. In actuality, all this did was create a bad feeling and cause more tension, rather than the dramatic battle in which Margaret of Anjou attempted to flee Windsor.

However, this plot line does have reasoning behind it. After the battle of St. Albans, Margaret of Anjou fled north to Lancaster due to the Yorkist victory. This shows she did have such intent, and it is likely she had it ever since Richard's appointment.

Quotes
"I could do with some ale... so long as it isn't poisoned." ~ Richard of York

"I do not fancy the outside world today. I wish to remain indoors. But, that isn't to say we can't spend time together... I want us to be together in the same way we were on our wedding night. I want to kiss you like I did that night." ~ King Henry VI

"On behalf of King Henry VI, King of England, I name you, Richard, Duke of York, the Protector of the Realm." ~ Priest

"We need to find a way to get Queen Margaret out of Windsor safely, and to find a way for the Protector of the Realm to die." ~ James Butler

"Here, pass me your dagger. There's an inn keep I would very much like to stab." ~ Catherine Bellin

"It appears that Queen Margaret is attempting to leave the castle with an estimated tenscore men." ~ Sir Grahar

"How am I to know how a traitor's mind works? But send troops, and get them to find her." ~ Richard of York