Called La Jardiniere, a resourceful and clever jester to The Queen's court, nicola was a most unlikely person to end up "Fool" And friend to mary, queen of scots. But nicola isn't an ordinary comedian clowning before the...Called La Jardiniere, a resourceful and clever jester to The Queen's court, nicola was a most unlikely person to end up "Fool" And friend to mary, queen of scots. But nicola isn't an ordinary comedian clowning before the court; her sharp tongue is rare amongst the fawning nobles.