Chapter 1 Scene 8

The last scene of Chapter 1, in which the Master of Dover Castle consults the Queen Empress

Chapter 1 Scene 8

At the end of this draft of Chapter 1 I have all my main characters on the board and moving.



This is Queen Victoria (not moving but perhaps spinning in her grave). It is I imagine a common view of her not being amused and so forth.

This is a view of her as seen by her people towards the end of her reign as Queen - Empress.

A rather different view of her. Prince Albert kep this picture to himself. It was the strand of hair that was considered risque.

An uncommon view of Victoria - at least today. It is one I'd like you to observe carefully though. See the pride and determination.

An old phonograph and some cylinders - for reasons that will become apparent.

Two likenesses perhaps of the Master of Dover. (Alister Sim and Charles Laughton.)

Two likenesses perhaps of Richard Rassendyll (David Niven and Douglas Fairbanks Jnr)