Connie was fairly sure by now that she was also with child, but she took no pleasure in the knowledge. She could not rejoice in her pregnancy in front of Pippa, who would most likely never see her child again after it was born; and live out the rest of her days with the knowledge that somewhere out there, was the product of her love for the unfortunate Anthony Babington. Connie suspected that Jane was with child as well judging by her frequent bouts of nausea and vomiting. Poor Tom, faced with three pregnant women, looked like he would have preferred to be in the Tower himself, but he tried to stay calm and reassure the women that everything would turn out well. Richard frequently came by toward the evening to collect Connie and bring the latest news, but he did not know much more than the average person on the street. Walsingham froze him out of the investigation due to his association with the Thornes, and Richard knew that he had been seen talking to Babington, although it had nothing to do with the plot to kill the Queen. They came home every night to an anxious Agnes, who feared for her own safety and the safety of John and William. She had enjoyed a nice, comfortable life until Richard became involved with Constance and she was resentful and difficult to deal with. As the details of the plot began to emerge, all of England was crying out for the blood of the conspirators, and they were charged with high treason and sentenced to a traitor’s death. It was rumoredthat Anthony Babington had offered the Queen£1,000 for his pardon, but the offer was rejected immediately. When Pippa heard the news, she swooned, knowing full well what the execution would entail. Tom hoped that once Babington was dead, Pippa would finally consent to go to Charlotte, and they could all breathe a sigh of relief, if only for a little while.
