In the time of Henry Tudor, the infamous King who married six times, his countenance enthused many of his ladies in Chelsea Palace to take full advantage of the climate.
It was well known Henry also had many sexual encounters and several mistresses but anyone who dared to say a word about it was liable for the big chop
But at a time when the male issue was scarce, away fighting for the country, the women were pressed to excel their carnal desires, It was fine with those who referred their own sex to ease their sexual needs but for those whose desires were bent on the male agenda there had to be a way.
Obviously there were not enough guys to fill the requirements, only a few who were closely connected to the King, his servants and the like.
Romantic liaisons were out of the question but women still needed to be fulfilled. Lady Mary Sidney had the solution; The private room in the basement of Chelsea Palace. Once an armory but now` converted to a very cosy and delectable place given the feminine touch .
She approached others of high standing and formed a group who would be willing to share her fantasies in true form. She said "If we are to remain steadfast for our King it is only right that we should expel those frustrations that are essential to any warm blooded human being, and this is what I suggest to you..."
Robert Dudley, the King's junior Master of the Horse was favourite. They all adored this very desirable and pleasant young man but were wary that the King might be offended if they teamed up with him for sexual favours.
Lady Sidney though was one of the King's favourite courtiers and had on several occasions 'exercised certain sexual habits with him. "I know our King will approve wholeheartedly and anyway, why should he have all the fun?" She said. "And anyway his contention is that sex is like food. That we all need both to sustain a good and healthy life and have the energy to fulfill our lives completely, that we cannot do that if we are bogged down with sexual frustration."
The women talked among each other and upon Lady Sidney's request made a decision as to whether they would like to indulge or not.
Most said they would like to try. Marie said it had been horrible not having a man and she was at her wits end, trying to keep her mind occupied so as to keep those very pressing fantasies at bay. Others related to what she said and there were those who had been with other women trying to solve their desires only to discover sex could never be the same as with a red blooded well sexed man.
Later in the week Lady Sidney advised the group that arrangements had been made and they were welcome to share the company of Robert who at first was a little apprehensive but given a few well-placed caresses and the warmth of a kiss he easily succumbed and said he would look forward tom having the pleasure to be of service to ten good women.
So the scene was set and a lot of hearts were thumping, just with the premise of being in the same room as this beautiful young fellow, knowing to what they were all about.