Will Draper has broken with Thomas Cromwell, and is wondering what to do with his life from now on. Cromwell is trying to keep both Henry and his Lady Anne happy, and finding it increasingly difficult. When Henry seems to favour a new face at court, Cromwell becomes suspicious. What hold does the newcomer have over the king? He determines to investigate Sir Peregrine Martell, but is hampered by the lack of Will Draper's clever mind. A temporary reconciliation...