... be given the thrown. Edward's death was kept a secret from Mary and Elizabeth and notes were sent telling them that Edward called for them in London. William Cecil, the duke's secretary warned Elizabeth of a trap, for she could be sent to the Tower of London and meet her death. Mary, on ... and she wanted to become Queen of England. As a war between the Scots and France approached over a dispute, the Scots asked England for help. If the French army won, they would attack England and make Mary the Queen of England. The Scots sought help from England, but Elizabeth, who already ... if Eliz...

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