Francis summons Charles back from Spain, weeks before Catherine has the idea to betroth him to Elizabeth.
On his arrival, he and Francis embrace and Francis later takes Charles to play archery. Charles expresses admiration for Francis' skills and says he'd like to meet the man who taught Francis archery and inquires as to where at court he could hold a "gathering", somewhere away from "court workings, prying eyes". Francis mentions that Charles got in trouble for being a good host in Spain, though Charles dodges the subject and notes that is not the reason as to why that engagement ended; Francis agrees, saying that Charles is a free man now and that Charles is back home and the reason that he brought him home was to educate him. He adds that Charles is next in line, the Dauphin. Rather glumly, Charles says "So I'm to learn about trade routes and intricate power plays that our nobles favour? Every guardian I've ever had says the same." After Francis says that now it is time for Charles to learn, Charles tries to convince Francis to go riding with him on "the path beyond the chapel" because he has bought a horse with him from the south, one that is a good jumper. Francis agrees that he'd like to, but has court business to attend to; Charles, offended, attempts to protest, but Francis cuts him off, telling him that he will see him at supper. Charles thanks Francis and tells him to have fun being King, then angrily walks away. (Three Queens, Two Tigers)