Mary contemplates how to take over the English throne; Elizabeth struggles to find an appropriate suitor to marry. James gets caught up in a scheme orchestrated by John Knox.
Heroic Fanfare — US Army Band and Chorus
The royal band plays a potential piece for Darnley's coronation.
Elizabeth talks with her lady's maid, Jane, about the eros of a bathhouse then dismisses her; Elizabeth and Gideon kiss in the bath then discuss the plans for her birthday, suitors and their future.
Elizabeth's birthday celebration begins; Elizabeth takes a present from Lord Mortimer; Gideon takes Elizabeth to dance, they discuss weeding out suitors; montage of Elizabeth weeding out suitors.