Ex. 4. Dub the very first scene of the episode (the conversation between Elizabeth and Sir William). Use the script given below.
- Sir William.
- My Lady. There was nowhere else we could meet in safety. Listen to me carefully. All things move in our favour. Many of our friends are even now retuning from exile. But these are most uncertain times and your life remains in danger. You must therefore say nothing and meet no one whose visit may compromise you.
- No one?
- No one. Even Lord Robert.
- But he is a trusted friend.
- Child, listen to me, please. You are most innocent in the ways of this world and we must do all we may to guarantee the security of your throne.
Writing
Ex. 1. Describe the state of the country when it was inherited by Elizabeth.
Ex. 2. Prove that the position of Elizabeth as Queen was unstable and that the only thing that could save her was marriage.
UNIT 3
Pre-view Exercises
Ex. 1. Check up the pronunciation of the following words.