She had a number of affairs with King Francis and his courtiers.

King Francis considered the battle his most cherished triumph.

But would King Francis feel sufficiently honored to meet the mere daughter of an earl?

King Francis lamented, "The girl has come to me stark naked."

On 19 January 1544, she at last gave birth to a son, named after King Francis.

King Francis was imprisoned in Madrid when the first efforts at establishing an alliance were made.

King Francis I set the tone for his court.

Vasari wrote that it was sent to King Francis, though he does not specify by whom.

In 1547, King Francis died and was succeeded by his son Henry.

King Francis had become a close friend.