For nearly twenty years, Mary Stuart remained in England, plotting to free herself, to assassinate Elizabeth and to gain the crown with the help of an invading Spanish army. Three separate conspiracies were launched, discovered and squelched.
In 1586, Mary Stuart was brought to trial on charges of treason in Fotheringhay castle. She was found guilty and, three months later, Elizabeth signed the death warrant.
Mary Queen of Scots was executed on February 8, 1587, facing death with the charm, determination and courage which she had brought to the rest of her life.
"Mary Stuart"
a new translation of Schiller
by Peter Oswald
July 2008
Chepstow Castle
as part of the Chepstow Festival
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