13th of May, 1535: After a rough sea voyage and a slow progress to the court, Mary arrives at Brussels. Weary, thin and sickly-looking, the young woman almost collapses upon entering and is moved into a comfortable room by the Empress (Charles V was away due to a meeting in Madrid for reasons pertaining to boring political stuff) where she tells her story (with some embellishment). With stories of pirates and storms, attacks and near-death experiences the self-exiled princess charms the court. She retires for a time though, to build her strength and return to full health.