Mass Inversion

Queen Elizabeth I, as portrayed by Miranda Richardson

          Elizabeth watched in shock as the Bishop of Carlise elevated the Host. How dare he, after giving his word to abide by her wishes! Rallying her patience, she spoke. "Bishop! Lower the pyx." Not a shout, but loud enough to be heard above the choir, and pitched as a command. The old fool ignored her! Trembling with wrath, Elizabeth rose from her seat within the royal pew, slamming the delicate fretwork door back on its hinges (she made a mental not to have it checked later, in case it had been damaged). She called out again, forcing the rage from her voice. "Bishop! I said Bishop! Lower that pyx." The old man turned his head slightly, noted her presence.
    Drawing herself up to her full height, no longer able to stop herself ire tinging her speech, the queen declared "This is my own chapel. You are serving as my chaplain. I am the queen. You will do as I order. Lower that pyx.".. and his head turned back to the mass. No longer able to contain her fury, she turned and strode from the chapel.