20. Elizabeth’s Governess Tried to Get Seymour to Back Off, to No Avail
Elizabeth’s governess described in her depositions that she grew so alarmed by Thomas Seymour’s behavior, that she started visiting the princess’ room at the crack of dawn or earlier, to make sure that her mistress was not left alone with him. He was not pleased. Elizabeth’s governess also testified that she remonstrated with Seymour about his scandalous behavior, told him to “go away for shame“, and warned him that word of his unseemly conduct was spreading. However, he dismissed her concerns, and told her that he “meant no evil“.