Bench of Bishops (Legatine Court at Blackfriars)

Warily attentive. He is not a player in this ideological battle, but he understands that its outcome will have repercussions for London. His silence is not indifference—it is the silence of a man who knows that his city’s stability depends on the delicate balance of power between the King, Cromwell, and Gardiner. There is a sense of resignation in his demeanor, as if he has seen this kind of power struggle before and knows it will not end well for someone.