Elizabeth let the queen comment go. It was, after all, true, even though Elizabeth knew what Henry was doing.

"He was a sweet boy," Elizabeth agreed. Although in childhood she'd gotten along with Edward, the little brat had almost ruined her chance at the throne. "He would have made a bad king, as bad as Mary. Anyone but me would have been a weak ruler." Her tone turned darker. "And you didn't even want me to rule."