September 16, 1554
Meudon

We have been at Meudon these past three days, and it has been heaven without the horrible Signor Marcellini. The four Marys and I have rediscovered our love of music here. I have taken up the lute again and Mary Beaton and Mary Seton the lyre, and a servant has brought in the virginal that Mary Fleming and Mary Livingston both play. We spend hour upon hour playing airs much to Grandmama’s and my uncle’s and aunt’s delight.