1 00:00:14,840 --> 00:00:16,839 He looks awful. 2 00:00:16,840 --> 00:00:19,999 Nothing to worry about, Your Highness. I'm sure of it. 3 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:22,879 Your diagnosis? Mild concussion. 4 00:00:22,880 --> 00:00:25,440 Caused, no doubt, by the fall. 5 00:00:26,400 --> 00:00:28,559 I didn't fall. 6 00:00:28,560 --> 00:00:30,279 I was hit. 7 00:00:30,280 --> 00:00:31,759 Careful! 8 00:00:31,760 --> 00:00:33,480 Your Highness. Clothes! 9 00:00:35,880 --> 00:00:38,799 Tell the king I want to see him. You're not going anywhere. 10 00:00:38,800 --> 00:00:42,280 I need to talk to my brother. What on earth for? 11 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:47,480 The mask. What mask? What are you talking about? 12 00:00:49,360 --> 00:00:51,000 His eyes. 13 00:00:52,080 --> 00:00:55,919 One of the prisoners was wearing a mask. 14 00:00:55,920 --> 00:00:58,000 Try to ensure he gets the rest he needs. 15 00:00:59,640 --> 00:01:02,199 He's right. You need to rest. 16 00:01:02,200 --> 00:01:06,680 Not yet. Not yet. 17 00:01:11,100 --> 00:02:13,840 *CREDITS* 18 00:03:15,320 --> 00:03:18,680 It is customary for the king's adversary to bow after the fight. 19 00:03:19,840 --> 00:03:22,479 In Austria, it's customary for the loser to bow first. 20 00:03:22,480 --> 00:03:25,400 This is not Austria, Your Majesty. This is Versailles. 21 00:03:42,080 --> 00:03:45,679 A clever ploy. A vicious attack hidden behind a show of weakness. 22 00:03:45,680 --> 00:03:48,600 History remembers the winner, not the manner of his victory. 23 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,759 On the subject of winners, 24 00:03:51,760 --> 00:03:54,079 it is time for us to enter into negotiations. 25 00:03:54,080 --> 00:03:57,119 Indeed. I received word from Rome this morning. 26 00:03:57,120 --> 00:03:59,239 They look favourably on your guardianship 27 00:03:59,240 --> 00:04:00,959 of Strasbourg and Luxembourg. 28 00:04:00,960 --> 00:04:03,839 Excellent. Then it only remains for us to discuss Spain. 29 00:04:03,840 --> 00:04:05,999 Is there so much to discuss? 30 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:08,399 Our claims are equal. We made a deal. 31 00:04:08,400 --> 00:04:11,599 On King Charles' death, we split the spoils. Half to you, half to me. 32 00:04:11,600 --> 00:04:14,400 Much has changed since that deal. Such as? 33 00:04:16,120 --> 00:04:17,800 I won the war. 34 00:04:19,080 --> 00:04:20,840 May I ask who won? 35 00:04:22,280 --> 00:04:25,679 His Majesty was kind enough to allow me victory. 36 00:04:25,680 --> 00:04:27,520 His Majesty... It's nothing. 37 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:32,199 You seem... tired. 38 00:04:32,200 --> 00:04:35,480 Nothing that can't be remedied by a walk in our gardens. 39 00:04:46,320 --> 00:04:49,279 How much of Spain do you want? 40 00:04:49,280 --> 00:04:50,320 All of it. 41 00:05:07,440 --> 00:05:11,000 Brother, you really should be in bed. 42 00:05:14,240 --> 00:05:16,999 I hear your imagination is playing games with you. 43 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:19,159 I was just explaining to His Majesty 44 00:05:19,160 --> 00:05:21,479 that you had an unfortunate accident. 45 00:05:21,480 --> 00:05:22,839 Accident? 46 00:05:22,840 --> 00:05:25,119 I spoke with the governor and he assures me 47 00:05:25,120 --> 00:05:26,839 His Highness slipped and fell. 48 00:05:26,840 --> 00:05:28,639 Nonsense. 49 00:05:28,640 --> 00:05:32,119 I went to the Bastille to see the prisoner. 50 00:05:32,120 --> 00:05:34,200 The Duc de Sullun? Yes. 51 00:05:36,160 --> 00:05:40,400 I went into his cell and I was struck and I fell. 52 00:05:42,280 --> 00:05:44,800 He wore a mask made of iron. 53 00:05:45,880 --> 00:05:48,480 I am told that the prisoner's real name is Macquart. 54 00:05:50,960 --> 00:05:53,879 What? A petty criminal, deranged. 55 00:05:53,880 --> 00:05:55,919 He believes himself to be a duke. 56 00:05:55,920 --> 00:05:59,440 They gave him the title of Duc de Sullun to appease him. 57 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:04,079 Why Sullun? Have you forgotten your Latin? 58 00:06:04,080 --> 00:06:07,599 Sullun is the inversion of nullus, meaning "no-one". 59 00:06:07,600 --> 00:06:10,879 And the man in the iron mask? Does not exist. 60 00:06:10,880 --> 00:06:12,799 It's all in your head. 61 00:06:12,800 --> 00:06:15,480 Now, please, brother, go back to bed. 62 00:06:50,520 --> 00:06:53,119 No. No. Why not? You'll soon be gone. 63 00:06:53,120 --> 00:06:55,479 So let's enjoy each other's company while we can. 64 00:06:55,480 --> 00:06:58,120 It will only increase the pain of your departure. 65 00:07:04,440 --> 00:07:06,679 Can I trust you? Of course. Why? 66 00:07:06,680 --> 00:07:08,880 I need your help. In what way? 67 00:07:10,320 --> 00:07:13,039 Your husband is trying to destroy the dynasty 68 00:07:13,040 --> 00:07:15,759 our ancestors have spent 600 years creating. 69 00:07:15,760 --> 00:07:18,599 He will claim all of Spain on your brother's death. 70 00:07:18,600 --> 00:07:20,720 The Habsburgs will soon be extinct. 71 00:07:21,960 --> 00:07:25,800 - What do you intend to do about it? - I will stop him. How? 72 00:07:27,000 --> 00:07:30,319 My niece, Eleanor. She will marry your brother, Charles. 73 00:07:30,320 --> 00:07:34,039 And I want you to write a letter to your brother recommending the union. 74 00:07:34,040 --> 00:07:35,760 Why should I help you? 75 00:07:37,600 --> 00:07:39,520 Because you're a Habsburg... 76 00:07:40,960 --> 00:07:42,600 ..just like me. 77 00:07:43,880 --> 00:07:46,920 Because your husband has only ever seen you as a political tool. 78 00:07:48,200 --> 00:07:50,719 He abandoned you the day he married you. 79 00:07:50,720 --> 00:07:55,520 Since then, his only gifts to you have been solitude and infidelity. 80 00:08:10,400 --> 00:08:12,160 "My dear brother Charles. 81 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:17,680 "I am writing to you concerning marriage." 82 00:08:20,880 --> 00:08:22,679 They say that at Villarceaux 83 00:08:22,680 --> 00:08:25,199 she spent her nights on her back in bliss 84 00:08:25,200 --> 00:08:28,159 and her days on her knees in penance! 85 00:08:28,160 --> 00:08:30,760 If you want my opinion, and I'm sure you do... 86 00:08:34,280 --> 00:08:39,120 The question is, what colour for the forthcoming season? Blue or green? 87 00:08:41,440 --> 00:08:43,600 Possibly a vexing proposition. 88 00:08:46,760 --> 00:08:48,080 Duchesse. 89 00:08:49,960 --> 00:08:52,919 She likes to parade herself as purer than the driven snow, 90 00:08:52,920 --> 00:08:56,079 but behind that air of prudishness, Madame is quite the slut. 91 00:08:56,080 --> 00:08:58,399 And the next time I see the king, 92 00:08:58,400 --> 00:09:01,000 I have a good mind to tell him about it! 93 00:09:05,440 --> 00:09:08,320 Who are they talking about? Me. 94 00:09:09,520 --> 00:09:12,320 But there's no truth to these rumours? Of course not. 95 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,880 If you will excuse me. 96 00:09:44,480 --> 00:09:46,400 Her Ladyship seems upset. 97 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,760 Tell me, Bontemps. 98 00:09:50,960 --> 00:09:53,319 Do you consider it the mark of nobility 99 00:09:53,320 --> 00:09:56,360 to destroy a lady's reputation with sordid gossip and lies? 100 00:09:58,160 --> 00:09:59,360 No. 101 00:10:01,680 --> 00:10:03,320 Neither do I. 102 00:10:28,920 --> 00:10:30,400 Madame de Montespan. 103 00:10:32,200 --> 00:10:35,039 Good morning, Francoise. Are you well? 104 00:10:35,040 --> 00:10:37,719 It's you, isn't it? I beg your pardon? 105 00:10:37,720 --> 00:10:41,039 Behind the rumours. Why would I do such a thing? 106 00:10:41,040 --> 00:10:43,119 Because you're jealous. 107 00:10:43,120 --> 00:10:46,559 Of you? No, I think it is the other way round. 108 00:10:46,560 --> 00:10:49,919 Because I was ready to risk everything and you are not. 109 00:10:49,920 --> 00:10:52,439 Is it true you put other women in his bed? 110 00:10:52,440 --> 00:10:55,479 The king has needs that must be satisfied. 111 00:10:55,480 --> 00:10:57,399 These women mean nothing to him. 112 00:10:57,400 --> 00:11:00,760 You're scared, aren't you? Of what? Of your own passion. 113 00:11:01,960 --> 00:11:05,039 You're scared that if you give in to it, you will lose control. 114 00:11:05,040 --> 00:11:07,479 You take refuge in piety and denial. 115 00:11:07,480 --> 00:11:10,560 But behind the mask, you're just screaming with pain. 116 00:11:20,440 --> 00:11:22,839 Any word from Spain? This morning, Sire. 117 00:11:22,840 --> 00:11:25,559 King Charles is expecting our imminent arrival. 118 00:11:25,560 --> 00:11:28,999 Inform him we shall leave as soon as our negotiations are concluded. 119 00:11:29,000 --> 00:11:32,399 May I ask what approach His Majesty is considering? 120 00:11:32,400 --> 00:11:34,239 The same as Louis' - 121 00:11:34,240 --> 00:11:38,280 lie, haggle, concede, coerce, protest, and smile. 122 00:11:39,320 --> 00:11:41,879 The king is dangerous. I advise His Majesty... 123 00:11:41,880 --> 00:11:44,919 I don't need your advice. This is a game of cards. 124 00:11:44,920 --> 00:11:48,599 The prize is Spain and I have the trump card. 125 00:11:48,600 --> 00:11:49,640 Thank you. 126 00:12:09,560 --> 00:12:11,640 There is talk in the salon. 127 00:12:15,560 --> 00:12:17,479 I know. 128 00:12:17,480 --> 00:12:20,480 Is there any truth in it? No, Sire. 129 00:12:23,160 --> 00:12:26,200 It is scurrilous gossip designed to destroy my reputation. 130 00:12:28,200 --> 00:12:29,480 And mine. 131 00:12:31,640 --> 00:12:34,320 The king must know he has my total trust. 132 00:12:36,600 --> 00:12:38,640 I only pray that I have his. 133 00:12:43,120 --> 00:12:44,240 Come with me. 134 00:12:48,240 --> 00:12:50,479 Uncle, may I go to the salon? 135 00:12:50,480 --> 00:12:53,279 No. You'll stay here and practise your embroidery. 136 00:12:53,280 --> 00:12:55,919 Embroidery is for spinsters. 137 00:12:55,920 --> 00:12:57,199 Which is what you'll be 138 00:12:57,200 --> 00:12:59,759 if you don't show a little more humility and respect. 139 00:12:59,760 --> 00:13:02,919 And I want you to befriend the queen. Why? 140 00:13:02,920 --> 00:13:04,440 She seems terribly dull to me. 141 00:13:05,640 --> 00:13:08,959 She is a Habsburg, as are you. 142 00:13:08,960 --> 00:13:11,359 Though she deserves that title more than you. 143 00:13:11,360 --> 00:13:13,079 But what shall I talk to her about? 144 00:13:13,080 --> 00:13:14,599 Spain. 145 00:13:14,600 --> 00:13:16,359 Spain? 146 00:13:16,360 --> 00:13:18,519 Its people, its culture, its traditions. 147 00:13:18,520 --> 00:13:21,519 But I don't give a fig for culture and traditions. 148 00:13:21,520 --> 00:13:24,479 I want fun. You are not here for fun. 149 00:13:24,480 --> 00:13:27,960 You are here because I have a use for you. Yes, Uncle. 150 00:13:31,760 --> 00:13:33,600 The king! 151 00:13:51,440 --> 00:13:53,200 To lie is a sin. 152 00:13:55,520 --> 00:13:57,920 To slander is a sin. 153 00:13:59,560 --> 00:14:03,640 To seek to destroy someone through unfounded gossip is a sin. 154 00:14:05,160 --> 00:14:08,719 A woman close to me who does great honour to this court 155 00:14:08,720 --> 00:14:12,040 has seen her reputation stained by the poison of gossip. 156 00:14:13,680 --> 00:14:16,120 In harming her, you harm your king. 157 00:14:17,560 --> 00:14:19,200 This will stop... 158 00:14:20,520 --> 00:14:21,840 ..now. 159 00:14:25,360 --> 00:14:27,359 Mademoiselle de Vasseur. 160 00:14:27,360 --> 00:14:29,720 You are no longer welcome at Versailles. 161 00:14:46,440 --> 00:14:48,239 How embarrassing! 162 00:14:48,240 --> 00:14:50,000 I feel sorry for her. 163 00:14:51,280 --> 00:14:54,440 That girl is innocent. Nobody here is innocent. 164 00:14:55,440 --> 00:14:57,599 You started those rumours. 165 00:14:57,600 --> 00:14:59,639 They're not rumours, they're true. 166 00:14:59,640 --> 00:15:03,080 She deserves to be punished for her past, just as I was. 167 00:15:25,120 --> 00:15:27,920 I think you'd probably better arrest me. 168 00:15:53,240 --> 00:15:55,720 I never thought I'd see you again. 169 00:15:59,360 --> 00:16:01,679 Thought or hoped? 170 00:16:01,680 --> 00:16:03,960 Where have you been? Holland. 171 00:16:05,400 --> 00:16:07,880 I took refuge in the court of William of Orange. 172 00:16:09,400 --> 00:16:11,359 What were you doing there? 173 00:16:11,360 --> 00:16:13,360 That is where Thomas told me to go. 174 00:16:14,520 --> 00:16:18,040 I was arrested, taken before the stadtholder and questioned. 175 00:16:19,800 --> 00:16:22,519 They asked me all I knew about Versailles and the king, 176 00:16:22,520 --> 00:16:25,200 and I told them all I knew, which is not very much. 177 00:16:29,800 --> 00:16:31,200 And then? 178 00:16:32,840 --> 00:16:35,839 He asked me whether I'd like to work for him... 179 00:16:35,840 --> 00:16:36,880 ..as a spy. 180 00:16:38,520 --> 00:16:40,599 A spy. Here at Versailles. 181 00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:43,719 Yes, Sire. I refused. Why? 182 00:16:43,720 --> 00:16:46,039 Why would I serve a man who has already lost? 183 00:16:46,040 --> 00:16:47,999 Is that what you told him? No. 184 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:50,039 I told him I was ill-suited for such work. 185 00:16:50,040 --> 00:16:53,439 And he released you? No, Sire. I escaped. 186 00:16:53,440 --> 00:16:56,639 How? The guard was susceptible to my charms. 187 00:16:56,640 --> 00:17:00,319 I fled south, taking refuge in convents and taverns on the way. 188 00:17:00,320 --> 00:17:03,639 And now you wish to reclaim your title and fortune? 189 00:17:03,640 --> 00:17:05,960 I place myself at your mercy, Sire. 190 00:17:08,120 --> 00:17:11,599 Bravo! On such a wonderful performance. 191 00:17:11,600 --> 00:17:14,239 I speak the truth, Sire. Lock her up. 192 00:17:14,240 --> 00:17:16,639 Then His Majesty would not be interested to know 193 00:17:16,640 --> 00:17:19,159 that William of Orange's army is on the march. 194 00:17:19,160 --> 00:17:22,800 10,000 men are headed to Austria to support Emperor Leopold. 195 00:17:24,320 --> 00:17:27,639 How do you know this? General de Salm told me. 196 00:17:27,640 --> 00:17:29,719 Another who was susceptible to your charms? 197 00:17:29,720 --> 00:17:31,799 Why would I tell His Majesty such a thing 198 00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:34,200 if I was a spy for William of Orange? 199 00:17:36,680 --> 00:17:39,320 I shall make a few inquiries to confirm her story. 200 00:17:40,680 --> 00:17:43,839 In the meantime, she will remain under lock and key. 201 00:17:43,840 --> 00:17:45,080 Very well. 202 00:18:09,680 --> 00:18:13,119 Your Highness, the doctor was most insistent that your remain in bed. 203 00:18:13,120 --> 00:18:14,959 He is no longer my doctor. 204 00:18:14,960 --> 00:18:16,720 And I know what I saw. 205 00:18:27,640 --> 00:18:29,519 Go to the stables. 206 00:18:29,520 --> 00:18:32,439 Tell Monsieur Jadot to prepare a horse and a messenger 207 00:18:32,440 --> 00:18:34,280 leaving immediately for Rome. 208 00:18:38,600 --> 00:18:40,359 Dios mejora las horas. 209 00:18:40,360 --> 00:18:42,400 Dios mejora las horas. 210 00:18:43,840 --> 00:18:45,200 What does it mean? 211 00:18:46,720 --> 00:18:48,839 You would say, "After rain comes sun". 212 00:18:48,840 --> 00:18:51,239 It's beautiful. 213 00:18:51,240 --> 00:18:53,199 And what do the Spanish eat? 214 00:18:53,200 --> 00:18:56,439 Well, the king's favourite dish is rabo de toro. 215 00:18:56,440 --> 00:18:58,279 What's that? 216 00:18:58,280 --> 00:19:02,400 It's a stew made from the tails of bulls killed by a matador. 217 00:19:07,160 --> 00:19:11,240 And the king, your brother, you must miss him? 218 00:19:12,840 --> 00:19:16,319 Yes. I miss him terribly. 219 00:19:16,320 --> 00:19:18,680 But I have his portrait here to remind me of him. 220 00:19:30,040 --> 00:19:32,800 It's not his fault he was born that way. 221 00:19:34,200 --> 00:19:37,160 As you can imagine, he suffers. But he has a noble heart. 222 00:19:41,680 --> 00:19:44,399 If you claim all of Spain and its territories, 223 00:19:44,400 --> 00:19:46,919 you will trigger a war with every country in Europe. 224 00:19:46,920 --> 00:19:49,919 I have just won one war and my army is well-prepared for another. 225 00:19:49,920 --> 00:19:51,919 This would not be a war you could win, Louis. 226 00:19:51,920 --> 00:19:54,039 It would be a war without end. Is that what you want? 227 00:19:54,040 --> 00:19:57,559 I want what is mine. You think everything's yours. 228 00:19:57,560 --> 00:20:00,439 What will you do if the Turks advance on Vienna? 229 00:20:00,440 --> 00:20:02,399 Hope it rains? 230 00:20:02,400 --> 00:20:05,720 Or are you counting on the rabble that is William of Orange's army? 231 00:20:08,280 --> 00:20:12,399 The only person who can protect you is me. 232 00:20:12,400 --> 00:20:15,359 You already have Luxembourg and Strasbourg 233 00:20:15,360 --> 00:20:16,879 in return for your protection. 234 00:20:16,880 --> 00:20:19,679 And I want Spain. The Pope would never approve it. 235 00:20:19,680 --> 00:20:22,239 Not even you would challenge the Pope. 236 00:20:22,240 --> 00:20:24,719 I'll settle on 80%. 237 00:20:24,720 --> 00:20:27,359 My dear cousin, you know perfectly well that is still too much 238 00:20:27,360 --> 00:20:29,239 and I cannot give in to your demands. 239 00:20:29,240 --> 00:20:31,920 Then you'd better start taking Turkish lessons. 240 00:20:52,600 --> 00:20:54,960 I trust Your Highness is fully recovered. 241 00:20:56,880 --> 00:21:01,639 What's going on? Nothing, Your Highness. It's just... 242 00:21:01,640 --> 00:21:03,320 ..an accident. 243 00:21:09,920 --> 00:21:12,120 Cut his wrists, poor wretch. 244 00:21:16,160 --> 00:21:18,080 His name? Macquart. 245 00:21:21,040 --> 00:21:22,919 Why did he take his own life? 246 00:21:22,920 --> 00:21:26,440 Would His Highness wish to spend the rest of his days in here? 247 00:21:40,720 --> 00:21:43,080 Who struck me? Your Highness? 248 00:21:45,840 --> 00:21:47,879 Don't play games with me. 249 00:21:47,880 --> 00:21:51,399 His Highness slipped and hit his head on the floor. 250 00:21:51,400 --> 00:21:52,679 I witnessed it myself. 251 00:21:52,680 --> 00:21:55,719 The last time I saw this man, he wore a mask made of iron. 252 00:21:55,720 --> 00:21:58,719 Your Highness, there is no prisoner wearing such a thing. 253 00:21:58,720 --> 00:22:00,800 I would know if there was. 254 00:22:05,720 --> 00:22:07,360 Take him away now. 255 00:22:36,760 --> 00:22:40,519 Daddy's lying down for a sleep in the hay. 256 00:22:40,520 --> 00:22:43,720 Along come a snake and he winks at the sow. 257 00:22:45,160 --> 00:22:49,439 She lies on her back and says, "Give it to me now." 258 00:22:49,440 --> 00:22:51,160 Poor bloody fool. 259 00:22:56,760 --> 00:22:58,279 Do you know who I am? 260 00:22:58,280 --> 00:23:00,360 I know you better than you know yourself. 261 00:23:01,760 --> 00:23:04,320 Philippe of Gutter, Arsewipe and Goat Dung. 262 00:23:07,800 --> 00:23:09,760 Did you know the man in that cell? 263 00:23:11,040 --> 00:23:13,599 Duc du Sullun. Macquart. 264 00:23:13,600 --> 00:23:16,760 Everybody knows him. Nobody knows him. Know what I'm saying? 265 00:23:18,680 --> 00:23:23,639 Who was he? Don't look him in the eyes. He'll eat you up. 266 00:23:23,640 --> 00:23:25,279 Is he still alive? 267 00:23:25,280 --> 00:23:27,759 He's undead. You can't kill him! 268 00:23:27,760 --> 00:23:31,119 - Did he wear a mask? - Poor bugger. Did he wear a mask?! 269 00:23:31,120 --> 00:23:33,800 He'll kill you with his eyes. Shut up! 270 00:23:35,200 --> 00:23:36,800 Cain, brother of Abel. 271 00:23:37,960 --> 00:23:41,520 Two brothers drenched in blood and cursed forever! 272 00:23:43,000 --> 00:23:44,800 Cain, brother of Abel. 273 00:23:49,960 --> 00:23:52,560 Good morning. Good morning, Your Highness. 274 00:23:54,320 --> 00:23:55,760 May I? 275 00:23:59,600 --> 00:24:01,679 He's beautiful. 276 00:24:01,680 --> 00:24:03,400 Thank you. 277 00:24:04,560 --> 00:24:06,559 Your Highness, if I may. 278 00:24:06,560 --> 00:24:08,319 I don't mean to seem impertinent, 279 00:24:08,320 --> 00:24:11,720 but I think you are making a grave mistake by keeping him here. 280 00:24:13,000 --> 00:24:16,519 Is that so? Well, it is not the right environment for a child. 281 00:24:16,520 --> 00:24:18,079 May I ask, 282 00:24:18,080 --> 00:24:20,559 what gives you the right to tell me how to look after my child? 283 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:25,399 - I was a governess. - Yet never a mother. Alas, no. 284 00:24:25,400 --> 00:24:28,560 You'd think one of your many lovers would have solved that problem. 285 00:24:30,120 --> 00:24:31,639 It would seem your reputation 286 00:24:31,640 --> 00:24:33,880 for honesty and integrity is ill-deserved. 287 00:24:37,880 --> 00:24:39,920 Well, that went well. 288 00:24:43,920 --> 00:24:46,879 You're sure there is no error in the calculations? 289 00:24:46,880 --> 00:24:48,439 I'm certain, Sire. 290 00:24:48,440 --> 00:24:51,599 The money required to finance our expansion into the Americas 291 00:24:51,600 --> 00:24:53,479 and the fortification of our borders 292 00:24:53,480 --> 00:24:55,759 will add another two million to the deficit. 293 00:24:55,760 --> 00:24:57,639 What of the new taxes? 294 00:24:57,640 --> 00:25:00,519 In place, Sire, but the people are refusing to pay them. 295 00:25:00,520 --> 00:25:03,479 The people of France must learn to respect and obey the law. 296 00:25:03,480 --> 00:25:04,920 But, Sire... 297 00:25:06,360 --> 00:25:08,039 ..how on earth...? 298 00:25:08,040 --> 00:25:09,560 Inspire them. 299 00:25:15,120 --> 00:25:19,079 Yes? Sire, the rumours regarding Madame de Maintenon. 300 00:25:19,080 --> 00:25:21,479 I've discovered their source. 301 00:25:21,480 --> 00:25:22,640 Who was it? 302 00:25:26,560 --> 00:25:27,960 Bring her to me. 303 00:25:40,960 --> 00:25:44,399 We cannot allow this. It could damage the business. 304 00:25:44,400 --> 00:25:46,719 It's not their fault if they can't pay. 305 00:25:46,720 --> 00:25:49,080 Of course they can pay. They just don't want to. 306 00:25:51,720 --> 00:25:53,879 Tell me. 307 00:25:53,880 --> 00:25:56,719 Who here has not paid their taxes? 308 00:25:56,720 --> 00:25:57,840 Raise your hand. 309 00:26:06,560 --> 00:26:08,759 You would disobey your king? 310 00:26:08,760 --> 00:26:12,679 I have always paid my taxes, but not these. 311 00:26:12,680 --> 00:26:14,239 The king's gone too far. 312 00:26:14,240 --> 00:26:16,439 The taxes are for the common good. 313 00:26:16,440 --> 00:26:19,359 I tell you what. If you want us to pay our taxes, give us more money. 314 00:26:19,360 --> 00:26:20,599 If I pay you more money, 315 00:26:20,600 --> 00:26:23,199 the business will fold and you'll be out of work. 316 00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:24,759 Whether we work or not, 317 00:26:24,760 --> 00:26:28,039 most of us are going to die in rags and poverty. 318 00:26:28,040 --> 00:26:30,200 Will Louis the Great shed a tear? 319 00:26:31,680 --> 00:26:33,000 Come. 320 00:27:10,080 --> 00:27:12,559 There is a piece of paper on the table. 321 00:27:12,560 --> 00:27:15,200 You will read it aloud and then sign it. 322 00:27:20,680 --> 00:27:25,759 "I, the Marquise de Montespan, do hereby renounce 323 00:27:25,760 --> 00:27:28,680 "and relinquish my place at the court of Versailles. 324 00:27:31,120 --> 00:27:34,639 "I pledge to sever all contact with anyone I may know at the palace 325 00:27:34,640 --> 00:27:37,440 "and will take no further part in court life. 326 00:27:39,280 --> 00:27:43,120 "I shall devote the rest of my days to prayer and charitable works. 327 00:27:45,640 --> 00:27:48,240 "I have sinned, and I accept my penance." 328 00:27:50,880 --> 00:27:53,399 Your affairs have all been prepared. 329 00:27:53,400 --> 00:27:58,080 A carriage will take you immediately to the Convent of St Ursule. 330 00:27:59,440 --> 00:28:01,440 You will never return here. 331 00:28:03,560 --> 00:28:06,319 The condemned normally has a right to a last word 332 00:28:06,320 --> 00:28:08,040 before being led away. 333 00:28:17,000 --> 00:28:20,919 Where I once saw the warm face of a man, 334 00:28:20,920 --> 00:28:23,240 I now see the stone face of a tyrant. 335 00:28:25,000 --> 00:28:27,199 You treat those around you like slaves 336 00:28:27,200 --> 00:28:29,560 and you place yourself beyond mortal sway. 337 00:28:30,920 --> 00:28:32,640 But remember the story of Icarus. 338 00:28:34,120 --> 00:28:37,720 Fly too close to the sun and you will fall and drown. 339 00:28:45,400 --> 00:28:46,440 The dance is over. 340 00:28:48,320 --> 00:28:49,480 Go. 341 00:29:01,040 --> 00:29:02,560 In time I will forgive her. 342 00:29:03,920 --> 00:29:05,960 But I will never forget. 343 00:30:18,360 --> 00:30:19,680 Sire! 344 00:30:23,560 --> 00:30:26,039 I apologise. Had I known... 345 00:30:26,040 --> 00:30:28,359 How long have you been there? 346 00:30:28,360 --> 00:30:30,440 Let me get you a... 347 00:30:40,840 --> 00:30:42,360 Thank you. 348 00:30:47,080 --> 00:30:50,520 I wanted to thank you for what you said in the salon today. 349 00:30:53,040 --> 00:30:54,600 You defended my honour. 350 00:30:56,040 --> 00:30:57,960 I was honoured to do so. 351 00:31:12,880 --> 00:31:14,320 Please stop. 352 00:31:15,800 --> 00:31:17,240 I can't. 353 00:31:18,840 --> 00:31:22,040 Why not? Don't tell me you don't want to. 354 00:31:32,240 --> 00:31:34,239 Enough. 355 00:31:34,240 --> 00:31:36,799 His Majesty takes advantage of his station. 356 00:31:36,800 --> 00:31:39,440 Sometimes, I don't know what my station is with you. 357 00:31:40,480 --> 00:31:42,440 I would ask you to leave. 358 00:31:47,000 --> 00:31:48,080 Sire? 359 00:31:52,440 --> 00:31:55,400 The Marquise de Canchy awaits His Majesty in his room. 360 00:33:04,160 --> 00:33:05,959 I thought you weren't going to come. 361 00:33:05,960 --> 00:33:07,560 I've changed my mind ten times. 362 00:33:10,880 --> 00:33:13,200 Did you write the letter? Yes. 363 00:33:37,720 --> 00:33:39,840 Good morning, Sire. 364 00:33:41,080 --> 00:33:43,680 I trust you passed a satisfactory night. 365 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,400 Come join me a moment. 366 00:34:04,440 --> 00:34:06,560 Something amuses His Majesty? 367 00:34:10,320 --> 00:34:12,559 Everyone looks at a king and says, 368 00:34:12,560 --> 00:34:15,239 "I would give anything to be in his place. 369 00:34:15,240 --> 00:34:17,280 "All he wants is his." 370 00:34:20,040 --> 00:34:22,080 But they see only the surface. 371 00:34:23,560 --> 00:34:26,160 They see nothing of the shadows below. 372 00:34:28,720 --> 00:34:31,080 No-one has all he wants, Sire. 373 00:34:32,720 --> 00:34:34,600 Not even a king. 374 00:34:42,880 --> 00:34:44,160 Look. 375 00:34:50,280 --> 00:34:53,800 From the darkest shadow springs the brightest light. 376 00:35:14,360 --> 00:35:16,919 You've come to torture me? 377 00:35:16,920 --> 00:35:20,800 My men have checked every detail of your journey from Holland. 378 00:35:22,600 --> 00:35:25,119 It seems you were telling the truth. 379 00:35:25,120 --> 00:35:27,120 You sound almost disappointed. 380 00:35:28,800 --> 00:35:31,400 The king has given permission for your release. 381 00:35:37,800 --> 00:35:40,520 You are once again the Duchesse de Cassel. 382 00:35:41,640 --> 00:35:44,519 You still don't trust me, do you? 383 00:35:44,520 --> 00:35:46,399 No. 384 00:35:46,400 --> 00:35:47,880 You may be free... 385 00:35:49,400 --> 00:35:53,640 ..but whatever you do, whoever you talk to, wherever you go... 386 00:35:56,280 --> 00:35:58,360 ..I'll be watching you. 387 00:36:02,840 --> 00:36:05,200 Even when I retire to my chambers? 388 00:36:11,400 --> 00:36:12,920 Give me a smile. 389 00:36:16,400 --> 00:36:18,240 OK. There. 390 00:36:19,360 --> 00:36:20,760 That's it. 391 00:36:22,400 --> 00:36:24,719 Philippe, he smiled. 392 00:36:24,720 --> 00:36:27,839 Come and look. He's simply adorable. 393 00:36:27,840 --> 00:36:31,959 Look at those blue eyes. Aren't they beautiful? 394 00:36:31,960 --> 00:36:33,719 What did you say? 395 00:36:33,720 --> 00:36:36,120 I said, look at those blue eyes. 396 00:36:45,440 --> 00:36:47,440 Where are you going now? 397 00:36:56,440 --> 00:36:57,959 Your Highness. 398 00:36:57,960 --> 00:37:02,199 Does the name Macquart mean anything to you? No. Should it? 399 00:37:02,200 --> 00:37:03,879 Probably not. 400 00:37:03,880 --> 00:37:06,279 A thief held in the Bastille. 401 00:37:06,280 --> 00:37:08,480 When I saw him for the first time... 402 00:37:09,960 --> 00:37:12,759 ..his face was hidden behind an iron mask. 403 00:37:12,760 --> 00:37:15,479 When I went again to the prison yesterday, 404 00:37:15,480 --> 00:37:17,800 they were removing a dead body from his cell. 405 00:37:19,160 --> 00:37:21,760 Macquart? That's what someone wants me to believe. 406 00:37:22,760 --> 00:37:26,319 He wore the same clothes and was of similar size. 407 00:37:26,320 --> 00:37:28,880 But the first man I saw had blue eyes. 408 00:37:29,920 --> 00:37:31,920 The man yesterday had brown eyes. 409 00:37:33,240 --> 00:37:36,039 And why has His Highness approached me on this matter? 410 00:37:36,040 --> 00:37:39,920 Because I want you to help me get to the bottom of this. I'd like to. 411 00:37:41,120 --> 00:37:44,319 However... You only serve the king. 412 00:37:44,320 --> 00:37:45,360 Precisely. 413 00:37:47,440 --> 00:37:49,320 Then don't see this as work. 414 00:37:50,320 --> 00:37:52,680 See this more as a leisure activity. 415 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:58,120 I know you're intrigued. I can see it in your eyes. 416 00:38:02,960 --> 00:38:04,760 Length, nine inches. 417 00:38:06,520 --> 00:38:08,720 Arch, three and nine. 418 00:38:17,640 --> 00:38:20,839 Tell me about the mood of the people in Paris. 419 00:38:20,840 --> 00:38:22,440 They are happy, Sire... 420 00:38:23,400 --> 00:38:25,839 ..to be ruled by so generous a monarch. 421 00:38:25,840 --> 00:38:27,319 Yet life is hard for them. 422 00:38:27,320 --> 00:38:30,039 I understand they are unhappy about paying their taxes. 423 00:38:30,040 --> 00:38:32,879 Nothing that is not cured by hard work, Sire. 424 00:38:32,880 --> 00:38:35,720 But I'm sure there must be some who despise their king. 425 00:38:36,960 --> 00:38:39,519 There will always be those, Sire. 426 00:38:39,520 --> 00:38:41,679 They do not see the glory of France. 427 00:38:41,680 --> 00:38:43,439 They think only of themselves. 428 00:38:43,440 --> 00:38:45,079 They are hungry. 429 00:38:45,080 --> 00:38:47,159 Mind your tongue. 430 00:38:47,160 --> 00:38:48,720 It's quite all right. 431 00:38:50,320 --> 00:38:52,320 I'm rather enjoying this discussion. 432 00:38:54,040 --> 00:38:56,319 You must understand that a king is only there 433 00:38:56,320 --> 00:38:58,559 to serve his people and his country. 434 00:38:58,560 --> 00:39:01,199 To defend the land, to develop trade and commerce, 435 00:39:01,200 --> 00:39:02,879 to pay for construction. 436 00:39:02,880 --> 00:39:04,879 All these things require money 437 00:39:04,880 --> 00:39:08,399 and the only way to raise money is through taxation. 438 00:39:08,400 --> 00:39:10,000 Is that so wrong? 439 00:39:11,240 --> 00:39:13,199 It is... 440 00:39:13,200 --> 00:39:15,080 ..if it bleeds the people dry. 441 00:39:16,400 --> 00:39:18,800 The people His Majesty claims to serve... 442 00:39:20,200 --> 00:39:23,079 ..believe he serves only personal ambitions. 443 00:39:23,080 --> 00:39:24,519 What my sister meant to say is 444 00:39:24,520 --> 00:39:26,759 there are certain greedy and selfish people. 445 00:39:26,760 --> 00:39:29,120 No. What I meant to say is what I said. 446 00:39:34,560 --> 00:39:36,159 But you are wrong. 447 00:39:36,160 --> 00:39:39,719 I do not seek glory for myself, but for France. 448 00:39:39,720 --> 00:39:42,959 Your people care little for the glory of France, Sire. 449 00:39:42,960 --> 00:39:46,439 They are grateful for clean water and lighting, 450 00:39:46,440 --> 00:39:48,840 but neither will fill their stomachs. 451 00:39:58,560 --> 00:40:00,520 I thank you for your honesty. 452 00:40:07,440 --> 00:40:09,679 Have you lost your mind? 453 00:40:09,680 --> 00:40:12,039 Have you forgotten your origins? 454 00:40:12,040 --> 00:40:14,919 You used to be a friend of the people. Now you've turned into 455 00:40:14,920 --> 00:40:17,759 exactly the sort of money-grabbing coward you used to despise. 456 00:40:17,760 --> 00:40:21,079 The king has bestowed great honour on our family and our business, 457 00:40:21,080 --> 00:40:23,239 and you just threw it back in his face. 458 00:40:23,240 --> 00:40:25,719 He asked me what I thought and I told him. 459 00:40:25,720 --> 00:40:28,359 Would you have me lie? Yes. Why? 460 00:40:28,360 --> 00:40:30,079 Because he's the king! 461 00:40:30,080 --> 00:40:32,320 And one should always lie to the king? 462 00:40:41,520 --> 00:40:44,200 Your Highness. You have news? 463 00:40:47,720 --> 00:40:50,359 I've spoken to my agents in Paris. 464 00:40:50,360 --> 00:40:53,479 It appears that Macquart was well-known to the police. 465 00:40:53,480 --> 00:40:56,279 Ten counts of petty theft, two of extortion. 466 00:40:56,280 --> 00:41:02,239 But, by and large, a harmless fellow simply trying to feed his family. 467 00:41:02,240 --> 00:41:05,680 So if he was just a petty criminal, what was he doing in the Bastille? 468 00:41:08,160 --> 00:41:10,080 He was not in the Bastille. 469 00:41:11,480 --> 00:41:13,599 He was imprisoned in Clichy. 470 00:41:13,600 --> 00:41:17,000 Someone must have moved him to the Bastille. 471 00:41:22,960 --> 00:41:25,719 And the Pope promises to look favourably on the match? 472 00:41:25,720 --> 00:41:27,159 Yes, Your Majesty. 473 00:41:27,160 --> 00:41:30,279 His concern is that the balance of power is maintained. 474 00:41:30,280 --> 00:41:33,680 If Louis acquires Spain then all of Europe will follow. 475 00:41:34,920 --> 00:41:36,760 He needn't worry about that. 476 00:41:40,400 --> 00:41:43,360 Louis, I have good news and bad. 477 00:41:44,640 --> 00:41:45,999 The good? 478 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:47,879 I have examined all the options 479 00:41:47,880 --> 00:41:50,559 and have concluded that your proposal to take 80% 480 00:41:50,560 --> 00:41:53,999 of Spain and its possessions on Charles's death is the best. 481 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:57,279 Your generosity surprises me. There's nothing generous about it. 482 00:41:57,280 --> 00:41:59,839 I've had enough of war. My army is exhausted. 483 00:41:59,840 --> 00:42:02,719 My people are broken. They want peace and stability. 484 00:42:02,720 --> 00:42:05,560 I believe this to be the best way to give them that. 485 00:42:06,760 --> 00:42:08,239 And the bad news? 486 00:42:08,240 --> 00:42:10,560 I must leave you. My people need me. 487 00:42:11,920 --> 00:42:15,599 You will be missed. Come. Let's embrace. 488 00:42:15,600 --> 00:42:17,559 As cousins and as allies. 489 00:42:17,560 --> 00:42:20,719 Tomorrow I will return to Vienna. Of course. 490 00:42:20,720 --> 00:42:23,760 And tonight we will celebrate the signing of our agreement. 491 00:42:42,400 --> 00:42:43,440 No. 492 00:42:44,800 --> 00:42:46,679 Please. 493 00:42:46,680 --> 00:42:49,199 Don't take him away. Let me talk to the king. 494 00:42:49,200 --> 00:42:51,880 It is the law of the palace, Your Highness. I'm sorry. 495 00:42:55,600 --> 00:42:57,880 Get your hands off him! Your Highness! 496 00:43:04,200 --> 00:43:08,559 Take him away and you take away my heart. 497 00:43:08,560 --> 00:43:11,280 This is no place for children, Your Highness. 498 00:43:19,800 --> 00:43:21,600 It is for the best. 499 00:43:37,240 --> 00:43:38,999 People of Paris, 500 00:43:39,000 --> 00:43:43,759 I am here to remind you of the shared vision 501 00:43:43,760 --> 00:43:46,199 that binds us all together... 502 00:43:46,200 --> 00:43:49,400 ..and of the wonder of our king, Louis. 503 00:43:51,160 --> 00:43:53,879 You have chosen to question his authority. 504 00:43:53,880 --> 00:43:57,759 Our great king has only one purpose - 505 00:43:57,760 --> 00:43:59,760 to further the glory of France. 506 00:44:01,480 --> 00:44:05,399 But we all must make sacrifices, just as he does. 507 00:44:05,400 --> 00:44:08,319 We must believe as he does, 508 00:44:08,320 --> 00:44:10,439 dream as he does, 509 00:44:10,440 --> 00:44:12,440 suffer as he does. 510 00:44:14,200 --> 00:44:18,639 We must trust in him as he trusts in us. 511 00:44:18,640 --> 00:44:22,600 Why should we trust him? So he can steal our money more easily?! 512 00:44:24,480 --> 00:44:26,519 The king steals from no-one. 513 00:44:26,520 --> 00:44:30,039 He raises taxes which he then returns to his people. 514 00:44:30,040 --> 00:44:31,599 Look at his gifts. 515 00:44:31,600 --> 00:44:37,039 Education, roads, clean water, street lighting, glory! 516 00:44:37,040 --> 00:44:39,520 And poverty! Glory, my arse! 517 00:44:42,400 --> 00:44:43,759 Listen! 518 00:44:43,760 --> 00:44:48,240 We all must do our duty, just as he does his! 519 00:44:58,000 --> 00:45:01,679 Leopold has offered 80% of Spain and its possessions, 520 00:45:01,680 --> 00:45:04,439 but I need the weight of the Vatican behind it. 521 00:45:04,440 --> 00:45:07,119 You will go to Rome to ensure their support. 522 00:45:07,120 --> 00:45:09,159 As you wish, Sire. But... 523 00:45:09,160 --> 00:45:12,479 Remind the Pope where his loyalties should lie and remind him 524 00:45:12,480 --> 00:45:16,559 that the bastion of the Catholic Church is France, not Vienna. 525 00:45:16,560 --> 00:45:19,679 Sire, I cannot see what sort of influence 526 00:45:19,680 --> 00:45:22,319 I could expect to have over his Holiness. 527 00:45:22,320 --> 00:45:25,119 If you're convinced the journey is a waste of your time 528 00:45:25,120 --> 00:45:27,599 then by all means remain here. 529 00:45:27,600 --> 00:45:29,119 You could make yourself useful 530 00:45:29,120 --> 00:45:32,080 by drawing up a list of suitable candidates to replace you. 531 00:45:37,640 --> 00:45:39,999 The king must be informed. No. 532 00:45:40,000 --> 00:45:41,839 If you discuss the matter with him, 533 00:45:41,840 --> 00:45:44,360 he will order you to stop this investigation. Why? 534 00:45:45,480 --> 00:45:49,480 In part because he believes it to be a figment of my imagination. And? 535 00:45:57,080 --> 00:45:59,879 Give us a few more days before informing him. 536 00:45:59,880 --> 00:46:03,360 Your Highness, you compromise me. Then tell him. 537 00:46:06,760 --> 00:46:07,960 A few days then. 538 00:46:10,040 --> 00:46:13,679 Did you know that the Spanish word for cavalier is caballero 539 00:46:13,680 --> 00:46:16,119 and the word for tresses is cabellera. 540 00:46:16,120 --> 00:46:18,279 And she told me all about the men. 541 00:46:18,280 --> 00:46:20,439 Very passionate, apparently. 542 00:46:20,440 --> 00:46:23,319 Do we have to return to Vienna? 543 00:46:23,320 --> 00:46:24,839 Can't we go to Spain? 544 00:46:24,840 --> 00:46:27,279 We are going to Spain. Splendid. 545 00:46:27,280 --> 00:46:30,199 Just as long as I don't meet the king. 546 00:46:30,200 --> 00:46:34,040 - You should see his portrait. - Oh, you will meet him. But why? 547 00:46:40,800 --> 00:46:43,759 Because you're going to marry him. 548 00:46:43,760 --> 00:46:45,999 Your mother's already on her way to Madrid. 549 00:46:46,000 --> 00:46:50,039 We'll meet her there in three weeks' time. We leave tomorrow. 550 00:46:50,040 --> 00:46:51,480 I refuse. 551 00:46:52,640 --> 00:46:55,120 If you think I'm going to marry that hideous... 552 00:47:00,120 --> 00:47:01,760 You will be queen of Spain. 553 00:47:04,160 --> 00:47:05,680 You should be grateful. 554 00:47:15,200 --> 00:47:18,679 Sire! Sire, a small matter which may be of interest. 555 00:47:18,680 --> 00:47:21,399 We have received a report from Perpignan. 556 00:47:21,400 --> 00:47:25,719 A cavalcade of Austrian nobles has been spotted crossing into Spain. 557 00:47:25,720 --> 00:47:28,199 Do we know why? No, Sire. 558 00:47:28,200 --> 00:47:30,519 A family gathering perhaps. 559 00:47:30,520 --> 00:47:33,400 And why do families gather? For funerals. 560 00:47:34,640 --> 00:47:36,240 And weddings. 561 00:47:55,600 --> 00:47:57,879 Your Highness. 562 00:47:57,880 --> 00:48:00,359 What a relief to see the face of a true friend. 563 00:48:00,360 --> 00:48:03,319 Where have you been? In a convent. 564 00:48:03,320 --> 00:48:06,959 Well, I am pleased to see you returned. 565 00:48:06,960 --> 00:48:09,959 The last time I saw you, you were expecting a child. 566 00:48:09,960 --> 00:48:13,040 May I ask...? A son. Philippe. 567 00:48:14,240 --> 00:48:16,239 Where is he now? 568 00:48:16,240 --> 00:48:17,560 Taken from me. 569 00:48:18,920 --> 00:48:20,600 On whose orders? 570 00:48:28,440 --> 00:48:29,880 The king! 571 00:48:45,120 --> 00:48:46,160 Louis... 572 00:48:47,760 --> 00:48:50,519 ..your hospitality is the envy of the world. 573 00:48:50,520 --> 00:48:51,760 I thank you. 574 00:48:57,360 --> 00:48:59,959 I think you'll find everything in order. 575 00:48:59,960 --> 00:49:01,400 It is all as we agreed? 576 00:49:03,040 --> 00:49:05,279 Incidentally, a small matter. 577 00:49:05,280 --> 00:49:08,039 Your niece, Eleanor. Yes? 578 00:49:08,040 --> 00:49:10,720 I would like her to remain here with us at Versailles. 579 00:49:13,280 --> 00:49:17,199 I'm sure she'd prefer to return to her family in Vienna. 580 00:49:17,200 --> 00:49:18,959 And she will do so very soon. 581 00:49:18,960 --> 00:49:21,159 In the meantime, let her stay here. 582 00:49:21,160 --> 00:49:23,719 We shall show her all the wonders of Versailles. 583 00:49:23,720 --> 00:49:25,959 It's a kind offer, but... 584 00:49:25,960 --> 00:49:28,960 My wife has conceived an affection for the princess. 585 00:49:30,920 --> 00:49:33,199 She would enjoy her company for a few months. 586 00:49:33,200 --> 00:49:35,559 Would that please you? 587 00:49:35,560 --> 00:49:36,680 Yes, Sire. 588 00:49:37,880 --> 00:49:39,359 Then it's settled. 589 00:49:39,360 --> 00:49:42,559 I give my word that she will be well looked after. 590 00:49:42,560 --> 00:49:45,880 Who knows? We may even find her a husband. 591 00:49:47,240 --> 00:49:48,920 As you wish. 592 00:49:59,360 --> 00:50:01,599 Ladies and gentlemen of the court, 593 00:50:01,600 --> 00:50:06,079 tomorrow we say farewell to someone who, two weeks ago, was an enemy. 594 00:50:06,080 --> 00:50:08,839 Blood has been replaced by wine, 595 00:50:08,840 --> 00:50:11,079 war by peace. 596 00:50:11,080 --> 00:50:13,199 We are now allies 597 00:50:13,200 --> 00:50:14,759 and friends. 598 00:50:21,760 --> 00:50:27,839 A volunteer, please! Somebody willing to make a fool of himself. 599 00:50:27,840 --> 00:50:31,039 The forthcoming, a favourite pastime of the Duc d'Orleans, 600 00:50:31,040 --> 00:50:33,800 were he not sadly absent. 601 00:50:35,160 --> 00:50:36,560 Louvois! 602 00:50:38,040 --> 00:50:41,960 On second thoughts... perhaps someone a little more sprightly. 603 00:50:43,360 --> 00:50:45,120 I shall take his place. 604 00:50:52,160 --> 00:50:54,360 A brave proposition from the king. 605 00:50:56,360 --> 00:50:59,160 Do I need to remind His Majesty of the rules? 606 00:51:00,680 --> 00:51:02,039 No. 607 00:51:02,040 --> 00:51:03,600 Ole! 608 00:51:14,280 --> 00:51:15,720 Sire? 609 00:51:22,600 --> 00:51:24,919 You heard what the king said? 610 00:51:24,920 --> 00:51:25,960 What will you do? 611 00:51:27,240 --> 00:51:29,520 Not me. You. 612 00:51:30,520 --> 00:51:32,360 What do you want of me? 613 00:51:34,040 --> 00:51:35,480 Courage. 614 00:52:10,960 --> 00:52:12,400 My God. 615 00:52:13,720 --> 00:52:15,480 Who did this to you? 616 00:52:22,320 --> 00:52:24,960 The people of France, Sire.