Frary'sDaughter

[all-things-frary]

 ”It sometimes happens that, when they are exchanging endearments, they like to retire quite apart into a corner of the rooms, that their little secrets may not be overheard.”

- Venetian Capello speaking of Francis II and Mary Stuart.

 ”A popular history of France” by Guizot

[mabastian-reign]

Bash + his gorgeous smile -[1x10]

[justmaryqueenofscots]

episode 1x10: mary, not taking any shit

[murddockz]

If you think that, because in your minds you’re saving me, that I will forgive you for this, you’re wrong

[reign-]

[dailyreigncw]

Treat them as friends until they prove themselves foes.

[ladyaylee-deactivated20160607]

I’m not threatening you, I’m giving you a chance to run home to your mother and let Bash be what he’s always been a playmate to Henry. Otherwise, well yes, then I am threatening you. 

It’ll be hard to destroy us both when you are without your head. 

[justmaryqueenofscots]

[avadae]

I’ll take the risk. This is my life, my risk.

[thereignofmary]

Can we talk about how much sense this makes though?

Francis was groomed from birth to become the next King of France. He was taught to think of his country before everyone. He had lessons and training —How To Be A King 101. Everything else came second to France. He had it drilled into his head—probably for as long as he could remember—to think of his people, think strategy, think with your head not your heart (never your heart).

Bash, on the other hand, was raised outside of politics. He saw it but was never a real part of it. He got his father’s love and affection without any of the responsibilities of being royal. All he had was his family, so he clung to it (because it wasn’t important in politics and therefore could be taken away) and cherished it, and fought to protect it, because that’s it, nothing else is of value.

Francis was taught to think of his country, just as Bash was taught to think of his family.

[ladyaylee-deactivated20160607]

Is that a command, given by my Queen?

[halsteadss]

[down-to-emmiline]

[overrunbyscots]

[justmaryqueenofscots]

loving. intelligent. strong.

[therippah]

beautiful frary + beautiful scenery

[ladyaylee-deactivated20160607]

RIP Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland  ; Today, marks the anniversary of the execution of Mary Stuart at the hands of the English on February 8, 1587, after spending the last 24 hours of her life in prayer and facing even her executioners, with nobility and grace.

“I do not desire vengeance. I leave it to Him who is the just Avenger of the innocent and of those who suffer for His Name under whose power I will take shelter. I would rather pray with Esther than take the sword with Judith”