Quotes About Bothwell

Sadly, Mary, from this point on, was not only bound to fail to impress anyone as to her ability as a monarch, she failed so spectacularly that she only reinforced every sixteenth-century stereotype of women as weak-willed, intellectually challenged and emotionally corrupt. Even in the confused aftermath of Darnley's death she seemed to be increasingly in Bothwell's thrall. He was a strong man with a sense of mission when she was feeling at her most bereft and in need of guidance

James Hepburn, Earl of Bothwell, Lord Borthwick and Lord Seton were unwavering in their loyalty to the regent

Mary never saw Bothwell again.

The explosion woke Mary, who sent Bothwell and the captain of the guard to investigate.

His grandfather had risen on the battlefield, was promoted to an earldom and given Bothwell Castle in Lanarkshire.

While Bothwell and his servants were moving into Darnley's old apartments at Holyrood

He denied everything he had said about carrying the two Glasgow letters from Mary to Bothwell.

All seemed to be over when Bothwell's mainmast was shot away by a cannonball

Bothwell now planned to escape to France, hoping to rally Guise support for Mary.

Bothwell, an expert seaman, escaped with three of his ships.