She refused to leave. So he had her dragged out by the arms. She spent a decade writing letters that nobody acted on. Then the moment came, and she told them everything.
The most powerful nobleman in England raised a reasonable proposal with the Queen's own council. Elizabeth did not find it reasonable. She found it useful, which is a different thing entirely.
Mary Shelton was fifteen years old when it was given. This was not generosity. It was the most dangerous gift one woman ever gave another. She was Anne Boleyn's cousin. Anne Boleyn introduced her to the king.