Lambrun was born in
Stirling. She and her French husband
Attempted assassination Lambrun adopted the alias of Anthony Sparke and dressed as a man to gain access to the palace. She brought two
pistols: one with which to kill the queen, and one with which to commit
suicide, as she didn't wish to be executed. However, while moving through a crowd to be closer to the queen, Lambrun dropped one of her hidden pistols and was seized by the guards. When brought before Elizabeth I, per the Queen's request, Lambrun explained her plan and reasoning. Elizabeth I declared that by attempting the plan, Lambrun had fulfilled her duty to her husband and to Mary, and granted her a pardon under the condition she not attempt another assassination. Lambrun was also granted safe passage to the coast of France. == Legacy ==