1 00:01:01,760 --> 00:01:04,240 I mistreated her, despise her. 2 00:01:05,240 --> 00:01:07,320 She deserved a better husband. 3 00:01:08,600 --> 00:01:10,280 And now she is gone. 4 00:01:11,760 --> 00:01:13,080 I miss her. 5 00:01:15,560 --> 00:01:17,520 You will never be alone. 6 00:01:18,960 --> 00:01:20,650 You must accept that our Lord took her away 7 00:01:20,675 --> 00:01:23,184 from us for a purpose. 8 00:01:24,680 --> 00:01:27,320 It is His will that you continue on your path. 9 00:01:47,920 --> 00:01:49,840 I didn't know what to do so... 10 00:01:50,240 --> 00:01:51,800 I dragged the body here. 11 00:01:53,120 --> 00:01:54,120 You did the right thing. 12 00:01:54,280 --> 00:01:55,044 What will you do with it? 13 00:01:55,069 --> 00:01:56,624 Feed it to the pigs. Why? 14 00:01:57,240 --> 00:01:59,200 They leave no evidence. 15 00:02:03,040 --> 00:02:04,880 What did he say exactly? 16 00:02:07,080 --> 00:02:08,280 He said... 17 00:02:09,280 --> 00:02:11,280 ..the King is not born of God. 18 00:02:11,880 --> 00:02:12,930 Is he questioning the legitimacy of 19 00:02:12,955 --> 00:02:14,384 your brother's claim 20 00:02:14,600 --> 00:02:15,840 to the throne? 21 00:02:17,440 --> 00:02:19,240 How does this relate to the Vatican? 22 00:02:20,960 --> 00:02:23,190 The Church likes nothing more than a secret it can use 23 00:02:23,215 --> 00:02:25,184 to exercise power and influence. 24 00:02:30,280 --> 00:02:32,160 We must look at the records. 25 00:02:32,400 --> 00:02:34,042 Not just the House of Bourbon, 26 00:02:34,067 --> 00:02:36,224 but all those bearing royal blood. 27 00:02:37,400 --> 00:02:39,560 Every family has its secrets. 28 00:03:52,880 --> 00:03:54,680 The endgame has begun. 29 00:03:55,680 --> 00:03:57,313 The moment when I must play a move 30 00:03:57,338 --> 00:03:59,904 even though I know it to be to my disadvantage. 31 00:04:00,800 --> 00:04:02,480 My claim to Spain 32 00:04:02,720 --> 00:04:03,880 and its possessions is lost. 33 00:04:04,040 --> 00:04:05,700 Cardinal Leto arrives shortly to attend 34 00:04:05,725 --> 00:04:07,384 the funeral on behalf of the Pope. 35 00:04:07,800 --> 00:04:11,280 But, sire, with the Queen departed, 36 00:04:11,760 --> 00:04:13,800 surely Leopold's hand is strengthened? 37 00:04:13,960 --> 00:04:14,960 Indeed, 38 00:04:15,200 --> 00:04:17,393 so I want the Cardinal to approve the union 39 00:04:17,418 --> 00:04:19,664 between King Charles and my niece, Marie-Louise. 40 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:23,160 He cannot leave until I know that Spain is mine. 41 00:04:23,400 --> 00:04:26,440 But, Sire, convincing the Cardinal will be no easy matter. 42 00:04:26,840 --> 00:04:30,080 We know the Vatican fears His Majesty's ambitions. 43 00:04:30,240 --> 00:04:32,880 Which is why I must prove to him that I am an ally, 44 00:04:33,040 --> 00:04:34,280 not a threat. 45 00:04:36,720 --> 00:04:38,440 The question is how. 46 00:04:39,480 --> 00:04:40,920 The Protestants. 47 00:04:43,880 --> 00:04:45,751 The Catholic Church fears the growing 48 00:04:45,776 --> 00:04:47,744 threat of the Protestants across Europe. 49 00:04:47,880 --> 00:04:51,000 Showing the cardinal that Protestants have no place in Versailles, 50 00:04:51,240 --> 00:04:54,760 His Majesty will be seen as champion of the Catholic faith. 51 00:04:54,920 --> 00:04:55,920 How? 52 00:04:56,240 --> 00:04:59,640 Protestants should be publicly punished. 53 00:04:59,880 --> 00:05:01,040 Punishment? 54 00:05:01,480 --> 00:05:02,400 Without a crime? 55 00:05:03,120 --> 00:05:05,400 Well, that is a cross they will have to bear. 56 00:05:05,720 --> 00:05:07,570 This will be seen by the Protestant 57 00:05:07,595 --> 00:05:09,744 community as yet another provocation. 58 00:05:09,840 --> 00:05:12,440 And what will they do? Take up arms? 59 00:05:14,040 --> 00:05:15,360 No. Leave the country. 60 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:18,640 And the effects on the economy will be devastating. 61 00:05:19,320 --> 00:05:20,120 Commerce, 62 00:05:20,360 --> 00:05:23,800 law, medicine... all dominated by Protestant families. 63 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,160 Let them leave. 64 00:05:26,440 --> 00:05:28,160 And to make up the deficit? 65 00:05:28,320 --> 00:05:30,360 The people will pay. We shall raise 66 00:05:30,600 --> 00:05:31,600 the salt tax. 67 00:05:31,760 --> 00:05:36,240 Sire, we have raised the salt tax ten times in as many years. 68 00:05:36,480 --> 00:05:39,480 Then at least no-one can accuse us of inconsistency! 69 00:05:44,960 --> 00:05:45,920 Colbert, 70 00:05:46,400 --> 00:05:48,960 the Ottoman trader who presented himself, is he still here? 71 00:05:49,880 --> 00:05:51,040 Yes, Sire. 72 00:05:51,280 --> 00:05:52,440 Bring him to me. 73 00:06:01,080 --> 00:06:02,240 I'm sorry. 74 00:06:04,600 --> 00:06:06,000 Please, forgive me. 75 00:06:12,680 --> 00:06:16,520 This must be very hard for you. I know you were close. 76 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:19,800 She always showed great kindness towards me. 77 00:06:19,960 --> 00:06:22,040 As you did to her, no doubt. 78 00:06:24,160 --> 00:06:27,080 At one time you believed she did not die of natural causes. 79 00:06:27,240 --> 00:06:28,720 I still do. 80 00:06:31,720 --> 00:06:33,520 You must have mislaid this. 81 00:06:34,760 --> 00:06:35,720 The servants were about 82 00:06:35,960 --> 00:06:37,000 to toss it in the waste. 83 00:06:38,480 --> 00:06:39,520 Thank you. 84 00:06:39,680 --> 00:06:41,440 It's an unusual box. 85 00:06:42,720 --> 00:06:44,000 Where did you get it? 86 00:06:44,400 --> 00:06:45,520 It was a gift. 87 00:06:48,360 --> 00:06:49,480 From whom? 88 00:06:51,400 --> 00:06:52,120 I forget. 89 00:06:57,240 --> 00:06:59,000 There's always 90 00:07:00,280 --> 00:07:02,840 one thing that betrays their guilt. 91 00:07:06,120 --> 00:07:07,400 Their eyes. 92 00:07:09,240 --> 00:07:10,360 Good day. 93 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:22,280 Your Highness... 94 00:07:23,600 --> 00:07:25,920 ..I wish to offer my condolences. 95 00:07:26,240 --> 00:07:27,760 I know that you and the Queen were close. 96 00:07:28,360 --> 00:07:29,640 It is part of God's mystery that the finest souls are taken from us 97 00:07:29,800 --> 00:07:33,520 whilst still enjoying the flower of youth. 98 00:07:33,680 --> 00:07:36,440 One person's loss is always someone else's gain. 99 00:07:37,080 --> 00:07:38,080 Meaning? 100 00:07:39,480 --> 00:07:40,960 The Queen is gone. 101 00:07:42,240 --> 00:07:43,880 Now you have the King all to yourself. 102 00:07:44,040 --> 00:07:45,840 The King belongs to no-one. 103 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:49,120 At least not until he seeks a new alliance. 104 00:07:51,560 --> 00:07:54,760 Surely you do not imagine that the King will remain unmarried. 105 00:07:55,320 --> 00:07:58,080 You may have his heart for now 106 00:07:58,320 --> 00:08:01,120 but soon you'll be nothing more than a name on a long list of conquests. 107 00:08:12,160 --> 00:08:13,440 Your Majesty. 108 00:08:15,600 --> 00:08:18,951 The document on the table, I would like you to sign it. 109 00:08:21,720 --> 00:08:23,240 This agreement assures me 110 00:08:23,480 --> 00:08:26,720 the exclusive right to the trade route to the Mediterranean. 111 00:08:29,920 --> 00:08:31,280 And in return? 112 00:08:32,520 --> 00:08:35,080 If your Emperor chooses to invade Austria, 113 00:08:35,560 --> 00:08:37,600 I shall not stand in his way. 114 00:08:45,760 --> 00:08:48,920 Am I to believe His Majesty? The King is a man of his word. 115 00:08:49,160 --> 00:08:52,040 I shall return immediately to announce the good news. 116 00:08:52,360 --> 00:08:53,800 You will travel by sea? 117 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:57,400 A ship awaits me at Toulon. From there, I shall head for Malta. 118 00:09:09,160 --> 00:09:12,200 I trust His Eminence did not find the journey too arduous? 119 00:09:12,320 --> 00:09:14,680 Not as arduous as these stairs. 120 00:09:15,280 --> 00:09:17,680 I shall take you to your rooms, where you may rest. 121 00:09:19,080 --> 00:09:20,880 No, take me to see His Majesty first. 122 00:09:21,680 --> 00:09:23,080 As you wish. 123 00:09:27,120 --> 00:09:28,000 What is your name? 124 00:09:29,160 --> 00:09:31,640 I am Alexandre Bontemps, Your Eminence. 125 00:09:35,880 --> 00:09:37,600 Governor of Versailles. 126 00:09:41,680 --> 00:09:43,520 So you are Bontemps. 127 00:09:45,520 --> 00:09:47,080 Do you know who I am? 128 00:09:49,840 --> 00:09:50,720 Of course. 129 00:09:53,880 --> 00:09:55,840 Where is Monsignor Di Marco? 130 00:09:56,800 --> 00:09:58,520 I assumed he would be here to greet me. 131 00:09:59,360 --> 00:10:00,600 I could not say. 132 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:02,840 Find him. 133 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:06,480 Tell him to come to my rooms. 134 00:10:13,760 --> 00:10:16,480 On behalf of his Holiness, Pope Innocent XI, 135 00:10:17,080 --> 00:10:19,880 may I express my most sincere condolences? 136 00:10:20,880 --> 00:10:23,520 She died before her time. 137 00:10:26,200 --> 00:10:27,240 Thank you. 138 00:10:28,920 --> 00:10:30,960 His Eminence's rooms have been prepared? 139 00:10:31,120 --> 00:10:32,400 They have, Sire. 140 00:10:39,120 --> 00:10:42,040 Do we have any news of the Emperor Leopold? 141 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:43,720 News? 142 00:10:44,120 --> 00:10:47,400 I received a message to say he would be attending the funeral. 143 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:51,360 And I look forward to welcoming him. 144 00:11:03,560 --> 00:11:05,480 A shadow has been cast. 145 00:11:05,640 --> 00:11:08,280 This may only be the beginning, Duchesse, 146 00:11:09,440 --> 00:11:11,760 and our people's fears are growing. 147 00:11:12,600 --> 00:11:15,880 We must stand strong. We must not forget who we are. 148 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:18,400 May I steal the Duchesse for a moment? 149 00:11:23,640 --> 00:11:25,720 The last time we spoke... 150 00:11:27,200 --> 00:11:28,680 ..you told me 151 00:11:29,640 --> 00:11:31,737 you would not marry me if I were the last man on Earth. 152 00:11:31,762 --> 00:11:33,904 I should have made my feelings clear. 153 00:11:34,040 --> 00:11:36,000 Your desires were clear enough! 154 00:11:36,160 --> 00:11:37,520 Please, ignore my past 155 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:39,520 and my reputation. 156 00:11:42,200 --> 00:11:43,000 The fact is, 157 00:11:43,360 --> 00:11:45,520 what I'm trying to say... 158 00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:48,280 - Yes? - I think I love you. 159 00:11:49,640 --> 00:11:51,040 I know I love you, 160 00:11:51,280 --> 00:11:53,920 and I did promise your nephew I would help, 161 00:11:54,080 --> 00:11:55,720 but to my shame, I failed. 162 00:11:55,880 --> 00:11:57,280 Members of the court! 163 00:11:58,960 --> 00:12:01,600 I address myself to the Protestants amongst you. 164 00:12:02,960 --> 00:12:04,440 By order of the King, 165 00:12:04,680 --> 00:12:06,991 I command those of you who have in your possession 166 00:12:07,016 --> 00:12:09,144 a Bible in the French language 167 00:12:09,240 --> 00:12:10,360 to hand it over. 168 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:12,480 Either you surrender 169 00:12:12,720 --> 00:12:14,040 these objects of sin 170 00:12:14,280 --> 00:12:16,040 or your bodies will be searched 171 00:12:16,480 --> 00:12:18,640 and your rooms ransacked. 172 00:12:24,360 --> 00:12:25,480 Delphine. 173 00:12:26,760 --> 00:12:28,400 Do not give in. 174 00:12:30,440 --> 00:12:32,480 First you imprison Monsieur Dupuis, 175 00:12:32,720 --> 00:12:35,760 then you force us to recant, now this? 176 00:12:35,920 --> 00:12:37,520 - It is an outrage. - No, madam. 177 00:12:38,160 --> 00:12:39,280 The word of God 178 00:12:39,520 --> 00:12:44,000 It can only be interpreted by members of the Church. 179 00:12:44,480 --> 00:12:46,960 Allowing people to read it without guidance 180 00:12:47,120 --> 00:12:51,160 will inevitably drive them towards error and heresy. 181 00:12:51,320 --> 00:12:52,480 I wish to speak with the King. 182 00:12:53,320 --> 00:12:54,600 If only he wished 183 00:12:54,840 --> 00:12:55,880 to speak with you. 184 00:12:59,640 --> 00:13:00,360 Why? 185 00:13:00,720 --> 00:13:02,520 Because it is necessary. 186 00:13:03,280 --> 00:13:04,120 Believe me, 187 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:06,000 I feel your suffering. 188 00:13:06,800 --> 00:13:08,320 No, Francoise, you feel nothing. 189 00:13:10,600 --> 00:13:13,200 I do believe the Duchesse has lost her mind. 190 00:13:14,040 --> 00:13:16,680 Yet she has managed to retain her courage. 191 00:13:17,120 --> 00:13:19,280 Your admiration is misplaced. 192 00:13:24,840 --> 00:13:26,560 I think it's outrageous. 193 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,640 I was a Protestant myself 194 00:13:30,120 --> 00:13:31,592 and I resent the suspicion that people 195 00:13:31,617 --> 00:13:33,504 of that faith are not loyal subjects. . 196 00:13:33,680 --> 00:13:36,600 My brother has an aversion for those who disagree with him. 197 00:13:41,680 --> 00:13:43,720 To whom do we have the honour? 198 00:13:44,040 --> 00:13:45,520 - You do not recognise her? - No. 199 00:13:54,480 --> 00:13:55,560 This is your daughter, 200 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,240 Maria Luisa. 201 00:13:57,600 --> 00:13:59,480 and the next Queen of Spain. 202 00:14:01,560 --> 00:14:04,760 Marie-Louise, I am Princess Palatine, 203 00:14:04,920 --> 00:14:06,040 your stepmother. 204 00:14:06,960 --> 00:14:08,600 - I thought you would be... - A witch? 205 00:14:08,920 --> 00:14:10,800 I thought we agreed she would marry your son. 206 00:14:10,960 --> 00:14:13,000 You should see this as an opportunity. 207 00:14:13,520 --> 00:14:15,560 - For you. - For both of us. 208 00:14:16,080 --> 00:14:17,985 She will be introduced to His Eminence, 209 00:14:18,010 --> 00:14:19,784 the Cardinal Leto, this evening at a banquet. 210 00:14:19,920 --> 00:14:21,400 If he approves of her, 211 00:14:21,560 --> 00:14:24,760 it is my hope that the Pope will give his blessing to the union. 212 00:14:26,960 --> 00:14:28,720 I rely on you to prepare her. 213 00:14:29,520 --> 00:14:32,520 And from now on, you belong to France. 214 00:14:39,560 --> 00:14:41,240 I have a challenge for you. 215 00:14:44,360 --> 00:14:45,680 How do you convince 216 00:14:45,840 --> 00:14:49,240 an arrogant, self-satisfied papal envoy 217 00:14:49,400 --> 00:14:51,000 to do what you want? 218 00:14:51,880 --> 00:14:53,760 Why do you ask me such a question? 219 00:14:55,080 --> 00:14:56,080 Well, 220 00:14:56,480 --> 00:14:59,280 because you know the minds of men in power... 221 00:15:02,320 --> 00:15:05,320 ..twisting us round that little finger of yours... 222 00:15:06,640 --> 00:15:08,080 ..toying with us... 223 00:15:09,320 --> 00:15:11,800 ..bending us to your will. 224 00:15:13,280 --> 00:15:14,680 His Majesty... 225 00:15:16,080 --> 00:15:18,680 ..makes it hard for me to concentrate. 226 00:15:19,720 --> 00:15:20,880 Of course. 227 00:15:23,120 --> 00:15:25,440 Let us focus on the matter in hand. 228 00:15:32,680 --> 00:15:36,240 He is a papal envoy, so power... 229 00:15:38,080 --> 00:15:39,760 ..is more important than faith. 230 00:15:40,920 --> 00:15:42,160 Probably. 231 00:15:43,400 --> 00:15:46,000 He acquired his position... 232 00:15:48,520 --> 00:15:50,760 ..through treachery and corruption. 233 00:15:52,960 --> 00:15:54,200 No doubt. 234 00:15:59,560 --> 00:16:01,480 All he cares for... 235 00:16:02,680 --> 00:16:04,800 ..is power and status. 236 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,160 So... 237 00:16:17,240 --> 00:16:19,120 he needs flattery. 238 00:16:24,240 --> 00:16:24,960 Yes? 239 00:16:31,040 --> 00:16:33,400 May I present you Madame de Maintenon. 240 00:16:34,280 --> 00:16:35,800 Your Eminence. 241 00:16:43,920 --> 00:16:46,400 I hope you found your rooms to your satisfaction. 242 00:16:48,200 --> 00:16:49,320 Tell me... 243 00:16:51,400 --> 00:16:52,480 ..do you believe 244 00:16:52,960 --> 00:16:54,520 tyranny to be a good thing? 245 00:16:55,600 --> 00:16:58,840 You demand Strasbourg and Luxembourg, 246 00:16:59,600 --> 00:17:01,564 you seek to take over the world and drive 247 00:17:01,589 --> 00:17:03,224 the Emperor Leopold into anonymity. 248 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:08,040 Believe me, Your Eminence, I do not seek power, I seek peace. 249 00:17:08,160 --> 00:17:10,080 Call that tyranny if you wish. 250 00:17:10,320 --> 00:17:12,880 You want Spain and its possessions. 251 00:17:13,120 --> 00:17:15,160 Yes, in order to protect them. 252 00:17:15,840 --> 00:17:19,600 As for Leopold, no-one respects his authority more than I. 253 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:22,480 However, I believe the Church deserves 254 00:17:22,720 --> 00:17:24,240 someone stronger to defend it. 255 00:17:24,560 --> 00:17:25,920 With the Queen's death, 256 00:17:26,560 --> 00:17:28,920 your claim to Spain is now void. 257 00:17:29,080 --> 00:17:31,440 It is not a question of claim but of duty. 258 00:17:32,360 --> 00:17:35,640 My duty is to defend the interests of the Church, 259 00:17:35,800 --> 00:17:37,579 and it is my humble hope that His Holiness 260 00:17:37,604 --> 00:17:40,324 will recognise my ambition for what it is... 261 00:17:41,200 --> 00:17:42,800 simply the wish to serve. 262 00:17:46,280 --> 00:17:48,640 His Holiness has already given his blessing 263 00:17:48,800 --> 00:17:50,880 to the union of King Charles of Spain 264 00:17:51,120 --> 00:17:53,040 and the Princess Eleanor. 265 00:17:53,680 --> 00:17:55,960 And if I presented a more suitable candidate? 266 00:17:57,480 --> 00:17:58,520 Such as? 267 00:17:59,400 --> 00:18:01,720 My niece, the Princess Marie-Louise. 268 00:18:10,480 --> 00:18:11,480 Monsieur Marchal... 269 00:18:12,840 --> 00:18:14,120 ..may I have a word? 270 00:18:14,360 --> 00:18:15,480 Of course. 271 00:18:15,680 --> 00:18:18,280 It relates to His Highness, the Duke d'Orleans. 272 00:18:18,520 --> 00:18:21,560 The King is worried about his state of mind. 273 00:18:21,720 --> 00:18:22,680 I'm sad to hear it, 274 00:18:22,920 --> 00:18:24,720 but I don't see how this concerns me. 275 00:18:25,200 --> 00:18:27,680 I've seen you in discussion with him recently. 276 00:18:27,840 --> 00:18:31,000 I wondered if he had said, or intimated... 277 00:18:31,560 --> 00:18:33,720 ..anything that you considered... 278 00:18:34,960 --> 00:18:36,000 ..out of the ordinary? 279 00:18:36,320 --> 00:18:37,360 Such as? 280 00:18:37,680 --> 00:18:38,400 His Highness 281 00:18:38,640 --> 00:18:41,280 was convinced there was some sort of plot against him. 282 00:18:42,120 --> 00:18:44,640 I tried to help him solve the mystery. 283 00:18:45,160 --> 00:18:47,176 Our search came to nothing, and it was my 284 00:18:47,201 --> 00:18:49,504 understanding that he had let the matter drop... 285 00:18:50,840 --> 00:18:52,360 ..but I fear I was wrong. 286 00:18:52,840 --> 00:18:55,000 He's mentioned nothing of this to me, 287 00:18:56,080 --> 00:18:58,240 but if he does, I shall inform the King. 288 00:18:58,640 --> 00:19:00,040 Best inform me first. 289 00:19:00,800 --> 00:19:03,400 His Majesty has much to deal with at the moment. 290 00:19:06,840 --> 00:19:08,160 As you wish. 291 00:19:29,320 --> 00:19:30,720 Tell me about the King's brother. 292 00:19:31,760 --> 00:19:34,640 Is he still digging his nose into our affairs? 293 00:19:35,720 --> 00:19:37,720 Like a hound after a fox. 294 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:42,200 He gets closer to the truth by the day. 295 00:19:44,800 --> 00:19:47,940 - And is the King aware of his investigations? - No. 296 00:19:51,480 --> 00:19:53,080 Where is the prisoner? 297 00:19:53,600 --> 00:19:54,840 In a safe place. 298 00:19:56,440 --> 00:19:59,600 Well, keep him there until I have need of him. 299 00:20:00,760 --> 00:20:02,200 Your Eminence ... 300 00:20:04,320 --> 00:20:07,400 ..if the identity of the prisoner were revealed... 301 00:20:08,600 --> 00:20:10,720 ..the consequences would be dire. 302 00:20:11,360 --> 00:20:13,920 Do you think I am not aware of that? 303 00:20:15,200 --> 00:20:16,440 I shall only do such a thing 304 00:20:16,680 --> 00:20:20,200 if your King goes too far in his demands. 305 00:20:32,120 --> 00:20:33,680 What, in your view, 306 00:20:33,920 --> 00:20:35,840 are a woman's duties? 307 00:20:36,400 --> 00:20:37,920 To serve her husband, 308 00:20:38,800 --> 00:20:40,200 to be faithful... 309 00:20:41,080 --> 00:20:42,400 ..to remain discreet 310 00:20:43,120 --> 00:20:44,480 and to bear children. 311 00:20:45,640 --> 00:20:47,963 Imagine, your husband said he thought 312 00:20:47,988 --> 00:20:50,144 the world to be full of pixies and fairies. 313 00:20:50,280 --> 00:20:51,400 What would you say? 314 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:54,440 I would support him in his opinions. 315 00:20:55,400 --> 00:20:56,440 And... 316 00:20:57,440 --> 00:21:00,320 And if he ask you naked at the fountain? 317 00:21:01,840 --> 00:21:05,600 I would endeavour to satisfy his request. 318 00:21:07,440 --> 00:21:09,520 You have been well taught. 319 00:21:12,280 --> 00:21:16,040 Women are just pawns in a game played by men. 320 00:21:16,680 --> 00:21:17,880 They own us. 321 00:21:19,000 --> 00:21:21,200 But do not allow them to crush your spirit. 322 00:21:33,200 --> 00:21:35,680 - I have come to examine Her Highness. - That's out of the question. 323 00:21:35,920 --> 00:21:38,400 - Now is not the time. - On the orders of the King, Your Highness. 324 00:21:43,160 --> 00:21:43,880 Marie-Louise... 325 00:21:45,840 --> 00:21:47,280 ..the doctor must examine you. 326 00:21:53,440 --> 00:21:55,480 - Please recline and raise your dress. - No! Please. 327 00:21:56,880 --> 00:21:58,160 You will not place your hands on me! 328 00:21:58,320 --> 00:21:59,880 Go and find His Highness. 329 00:22:01,960 --> 00:22:04,360 He simply wants to confirm that you are untouched. 330 00:22:04,840 --> 00:22:05,920 My dear... 331 00:22:06,360 --> 00:22:07,240 I won't let him. 332 00:22:07,840 --> 00:22:09,600 The doctor is only doing his duty. 333 00:22:09,840 --> 00:22:11,960 You must do the same. It won't take a minute. 334 00:22:12,280 --> 00:22:13,000 Marie-Louise! 335 00:22:14,720 --> 00:22:15,520 What on Earth is going on? 336 00:22:15,760 --> 00:22:17,680 The doctor is here to make an examination. 337 00:22:18,040 --> 00:22:18,920 My dear, 338 00:22:19,440 --> 00:22:21,000 you must understand that without this test, 339 00:22:21,520 --> 00:22:24,240 your marriage cannot go ahead. 340 00:22:24,480 --> 00:22:26,000 Please, don't let him do it. 341 00:22:30,360 --> 00:22:32,080 Now lie down on the bed. 342 00:22:55,000 --> 00:22:56,200 The King! 343 00:23:02,800 --> 00:23:03,520 Tell me, 344 00:23:04,080 --> 00:23:07,800 what plans does His Majesty have for his next marriage? 345 00:23:08,280 --> 00:23:11,160 I am still in mourning and have not yet considered the matter. 346 00:23:11,400 --> 00:23:14,800 You will no doubt satisfy yourself with the occasional mistress. 347 00:23:15,040 --> 00:23:16,240 The fame of your court 348 00:23:16,400 --> 00:23:19,560 is matched only by the fame of your sexual appetite. 349 00:23:20,720 --> 00:23:22,280 Now, where is the Princess? 350 00:23:22,520 --> 00:23:24,400 I am anxious to meet her. 351 00:23:25,440 --> 00:23:26,880 She is on her way. 352 00:23:38,520 --> 00:23:39,720 There she is. 353 00:23:40,160 --> 00:23:42,720 May I present my brother, the Duke d'Orleans, 354 00:23:42,880 --> 00:23:45,720 his wife, the Princess Palatine, and his daughter, 355 00:23:46,320 --> 00:23:47,640 Marie-Louise? 356 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:53,200 I am honoured. 357 00:23:58,920 --> 00:23:59,960 Walk about. 358 00:24:13,240 --> 00:24:14,400 Now, come. 359 00:24:15,520 --> 00:24:17,160 Tell me something about yourself. 360 00:24:17,640 --> 00:24:19,200 What are your interests? 361 00:24:20,840 --> 00:24:24,240 I have little to say of myself, Your Eminence. 362 00:24:24,960 --> 00:24:26,840 I am young and inexperienced 363 00:24:27,080 --> 00:24:29,400 in the ways of the world. I prefer to listen. 364 00:24:30,160 --> 00:24:31,360 Do you pray? 365 00:24:31,520 --> 00:24:33,360 I attend Mass twice a day. 366 00:24:33,600 --> 00:24:34,680 Embroidery? 367 00:24:35,240 --> 00:24:36,680 I am very fond of it. 368 00:24:37,120 --> 00:24:37,840 Tell me, 369 00:24:38,080 --> 00:24:40,880 what, in your opinion, 370 00:24:41,200 --> 00:24:43,080 is the place of a woman 371 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:44,600 within marriage? 372 00:24:44,760 --> 00:24:46,920 I believe my place is to show loyalty 373 00:24:47,080 --> 00:24:48,240 and obedience in all matters. 374 00:24:53,920 --> 00:24:55,840 What a charming young lady. 375 00:24:57,480 --> 00:24:58,680 Shall we dine? 376 00:25:41,600 --> 00:25:43,160 Ladies and gentlemen, 377 00:25:43,560 --> 00:25:44,800 Your Eminence, 378 00:25:45,240 --> 00:25:48,320 I ask you all to rise and make your way to the window. 379 00:26:11,360 --> 00:26:12,600 What are they burning? 380 00:26:13,160 --> 00:26:14,200 Protestant Bibles. 381 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,120 Shh, don't! 382 00:26:22,040 --> 00:26:25,120 I understood your court was filled with Protestants. 383 00:26:25,360 --> 00:26:27,320 Many have now recanted their faith. 384 00:26:28,280 --> 00:26:29,720 How did you achieve that? 385 00:26:31,040 --> 00:26:32,600 Gentle persuasion. 386 00:26:42,400 --> 00:26:45,400 Just suppose that His Holiness approved... 387 00:26:45,720 --> 00:26:48,280 ..the union of your niece and King Charles... 388 00:26:49,680 --> 00:26:53,760 ..you realise that there would be certain terms attached? 389 00:26:54,600 --> 00:26:55,720 Of course. 390 00:26:56,200 --> 00:26:58,080 Strasbourg and Luxembourg 391 00:26:58,320 --> 00:27:00,080 would remain under the control of Leopold. 392 00:27:01,860 --> 00:27:05,560 You would guarantee protection of the Holy Roman Empire... 393 00:27:07,080 --> 00:27:10,680 ..in the event of an invasion by the Ottomans. 394 00:27:11,640 --> 00:27:13,320 You have my word on it. 395 00:27:14,960 --> 00:27:16,120 Good. 396 00:27:21,680 --> 00:27:25,320 Should I supose His Eminence is agreed this marriage? 397 00:27:27,200 --> 00:27:29,760 I have not yet made up my mind. 398 00:27:32,200 --> 00:27:33,240 Of course. 399 00:27:43,760 --> 00:27:45,080 Thank you, my child. 400 00:28:01,520 --> 00:28:02,920 What are you doing? 401 00:28:03,440 --> 00:28:04,600 I thought... 402 00:28:05,720 --> 00:28:07,520 You thought wrongly. 403 00:28:12,880 --> 00:28:14,760 Desires of the flesh 404 00:28:15,520 --> 00:28:17,320 hold no interest for me. 405 00:28:20,440 --> 00:28:22,440 Strawberries, on the other hand. 406 00:28:45,160 --> 00:28:46,320 19... 407 00:28:47,200 --> 00:28:48,320 22... 408 00:28:49,200 --> 00:28:50,440 26... 409 00:28:50,600 --> 00:28:51,680 31... 410 00:29:01,600 --> 00:29:02,960 1619. 411 00:29:03,240 --> 00:29:04,400 1622. 412 00:29:04,600 --> 00:29:05,640 26. 413 00:29:05,800 --> 00:29:06,800 31. 414 00:29:07,280 --> 00:29:09,480 Four children dead at birth. 415 00:29:09,920 --> 00:29:10,640 So, 416 00:29:10,800 --> 00:29:14,000 it was another seven years before the birth of your brother. 417 00:29:14,320 --> 00:29:15,720 What happened in between? 418 00:29:15,880 --> 00:29:17,520 Nothing happened in between. They tried, 419 00:29:17,545 --> 00:29:19,264 they did not, and then my brother was born. 420 00:29:19,480 --> 00:29:20,560 Possibly. 421 00:29:20,720 --> 00:29:23,040 What other explanation could there be? 422 00:29:23,200 --> 00:29:23,960 What if your father 423 00:29:24,200 --> 00:29:27,080 despaired of ever having a son? 424 00:29:27,240 --> 00:29:30,320 His wife was unable to provide one. 425 00:29:31,680 --> 00:29:33,400 Every King's nightmare. 426 00:29:34,600 --> 00:29:36,600 That left him only one choice. 427 00:29:38,040 --> 00:29:40,640 -To produce an heir with another woman. - Precisely. 428 00:29:41,240 --> 00:29:44,120 An heir who may still be alive. 429 00:29:44,360 --> 00:29:47,160 Wearing an iron mask to conceal his identity. 430 00:29:51,720 --> 00:29:54,200 So, my father had a mistress. 431 00:29:54,560 --> 00:29:56,680 I don't even know if my father had any affairs. 432 00:29:56,880 --> 00:29:58,680 I know someone who would. 433 00:30:00,480 --> 00:30:02,960 I haven't seen him in the Salon for ten years. 434 00:30:03,120 --> 00:30:05,640 Life at Versailles is not to his taste. 435 00:30:06,080 --> 00:30:07,720 Are you sure he's still alive? 436 00:30:14,240 --> 00:30:15,400 My Lord. 437 00:30:16,920 --> 00:30:18,000 My Lord. 438 00:30:20,960 --> 00:30:21,800 What is it? 439 00:30:22,200 --> 00:30:23,520 Is the fire? 440 00:30:26,800 --> 00:30:28,680 Oh, good evening, Your Highness. 441 00:30:29,120 --> 00:30:31,920 Please accept our apologies for disturbing you this hour. 442 00:30:32,160 --> 00:30:34,040 I'm sure you have your reasons. 443 00:30:34,280 --> 00:30:35,800 I have a question to ask you. 444 00:30:36,040 --> 00:30:37,600 You knew my father, did you not? 445 00:30:37,760 --> 00:30:40,400 I had the honour of calling him a friend, yes. 446 00:30:41,160 --> 00:30:43,000 Did he have any mistresses? 447 00:30:44,200 --> 00:30:46,000 Your father was a faithful husband. 448 00:30:46,400 --> 00:30:48,120 He had a mistress? 449 00:30:49,000 --> 00:30:51,000 Not that I am aware of. 450 00:30:52,280 --> 00:30:53,560 You're lying. 451 00:30:55,680 --> 00:30:58,040 You were friends with the Count de Soissons, were you not? 452 00:30:58,200 --> 00:30:59,440 I knew vaguely. 453 00:31:06,240 --> 00:31:09,020 Vaguely? 454 00:31:10,920 --> 00:31:12,160 And yet 455 00:31:12,320 --> 00:31:15,600 you joined with him in a plot to overthrow your friend, the King. 456 00:31:16,560 --> 00:31:17,760 It would be a shame if the current monarch 457 00:31:17,920 --> 00:31:21,600 knew of your treachery towards his father. 458 00:31:27,120 --> 00:31:29,240 Tell me about his mistresses. 459 00:31:32,800 --> 00:31:35,560 You may not like it here 460 00:31:35,800 --> 00:31:38,480 but you would enjoy the cold of a prison cell a lot less. 461 00:31:44,200 --> 00:31:45,480 There was a rumour... 462 00:31:45,800 --> 00:31:47,040 Her name! 463 00:31:49,160 --> 00:31:51,080 Louise de la Fayette. 464 00:31:52,280 --> 00:31:55,680 She was maid of honour to the Queen. 465 00:31:56,120 --> 00:31:57,480 What happened to her? 466 00:31:57,640 --> 00:32:00,320 After her liaison with your father, 467 00:32:01,200 --> 00:32:05,040 she left court and joined a convent in Chaillot. 468 00:32:06,920 --> 00:32:08,040 I believe 469 00:32:08,520 --> 00:32:12,840 your father continued to visit her till the end of his life. 470 00:32:17,920 --> 00:32:20,800 This La Fayette women may have given birth to a child 471 00:32:21,120 --> 00:32:23,080 who my father would legitimise 472 00:32:23,560 --> 00:32:25,480 if Mother failed to produce an heir. 473 00:32:26,160 --> 00:32:27,360 Precisely. 474 00:32:28,120 --> 00:32:30,160 And when your brother was born, 475 00:32:30,320 --> 00:32:32,440 La Fayette chose to leave the court. 476 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:03,160 You are angry with me. 477 00:33:05,840 --> 00:33:07,320 No. Angry with my self. 478 00:33:12,960 --> 00:33:14,040 Why? 479 00:33:16,480 --> 00:33:20,160 I understand you have duties that you can't ignore, but... 480 00:33:21,960 --> 00:33:25,520 ..I know it's childish and naive of me, but I can't help it. 481 00:33:30,760 --> 00:33:32,160 I understand. 482 00:33:34,880 --> 00:33:36,160 Do you? 483 00:33:41,240 --> 00:33:44,240 Ever since I set eyes on you, I dreamt of being with you. 484 00:33:46,240 --> 00:33:48,800 Now I am, I see you being taken away from me. 485 00:33:49,040 --> 00:33:51,800 You said to me that I would never be alone. 486 00:33:56,880 --> 00:33:58,000 And now... 487 00:34:01,200 --> 00:34:03,160 ..I say the same thing to you. 488 00:34:40,640 --> 00:34:41,760 Get up! 489 00:34:43,240 --> 00:34:45,400 - What is it? - Prepare yourself. 490 00:34:47,120 --> 00:34:49,000 - What for? - To meet a cardinal. 491 00:34:49,600 --> 00:34:51,880 I want you to impress him with your intelligence 492 00:34:52,040 --> 00:34:54,160 and whatever you can muster by way of modesty. 493 00:34:54,360 --> 00:34:55,320 Why? 494 00:34:55,920 --> 00:34:59,080 Because with his help, you're going to be Queen of Spain. 495 00:35:10,640 --> 00:35:12,240 I owe you my thanks. 496 00:35:13,360 --> 00:35:15,600 The fact that you stand before me now means you carried 497 00:35:15,625 --> 00:35:17,584 out your duties with great courage and ingenuity. 498 00:35:17,720 --> 00:35:19,640 Thank you, Your Highness. 499 00:35:20,320 --> 00:35:21,520 However... 500 00:35:23,240 --> 00:35:24,600 ..I must warn you, 501 00:35:25,000 --> 00:35:26,640 I am under suspicion. 502 00:35:28,040 --> 00:35:30,320 The King's head of police is convinced 503 00:35:30,480 --> 00:35:32,560 the Queen did not die of natural causes. 504 00:35:33,520 --> 00:35:35,760 - Does he have any evidence? - No. 505 00:35:37,040 --> 00:35:38,360 But I fear him. 506 00:35:38,800 --> 00:35:41,280 Well, if there was no evidence, there's nothing to fear. 507 00:35:41,640 --> 00:35:45,040 You will remain here. Keep an eye on my niece until her departure. 508 00:35:46,080 --> 00:35:47,000 As you wish. 509 00:35:49,800 --> 00:35:52,920 What can you tell me of Louis? What is he scheming? 510 00:35:53,520 --> 00:35:55,800 The King carries out his affairs in private. 511 00:35:56,440 --> 00:35:58,840 There is little talk of politics in the Salon. 512 00:36:02,880 --> 00:36:04,520 There's always something. 513 00:36:05,440 --> 00:36:06,800 Did he have any visitors? 514 00:36:10,640 --> 00:36:13,600 There was a trader here yesterday 515 00:36:13,840 --> 00:36:15,400 in conversation with Monsieur Colbert. 516 00:36:16,040 --> 00:36:19,240 A trader? What sort of trader? Where was he from? 517 00:36:19,760 --> 00:36:21,000 I don't know. 518 00:36:21,840 --> 00:36:24,040 He was of a Middle-Eastern appearance. 519 00:36:26,560 --> 00:36:30,200 He said he was going to be taken the ship from Toulon to Malta. 520 00:36:38,320 --> 00:36:40,720 - Find the trader. - Yes, Your Majesty. 521 00:37:02,840 --> 00:37:04,680 Please, accept my condolences. 522 00:37:04,880 --> 00:37:07,800 Her death was a tragedy. She was a wonderful woman. 523 00:37:09,360 --> 00:37:11,080 I thank you for your thoughts. 524 00:37:14,040 --> 00:37:16,480 You must feel lost without her. . 525 00:37:19,080 --> 00:37:22,760 - She accompanies me in my soul. - As she accompanies us all. 526 00:37:27,280 --> 00:37:29,400 Did you really think I would not discover the truth? 527 00:37:31,800 --> 00:37:32,960 The truth? 528 00:37:33,400 --> 00:37:35,308 You convinced her to go to Spain to help 529 00:37:35,333 --> 00:37:37,024 you marry your niece to King Charles. 530 00:37:37,200 --> 00:37:38,400 You used her. 531 00:37:39,760 --> 00:37:41,360 I was not the only one. 532 00:37:42,640 --> 00:37:44,120 Why did you come here? 533 00:37:45,080 --> 00:37:46,200 To mourn. 534 00:37:46,440 --> 00:37:48,640 - That was not the only reason. - No? 535 00:37:49,560 --> 00:37:51,000 You want to see the Cardinal, 536 00:37:51,440 --> 00:37:54,200 to convince him to side with you over Spain. 537 00:37:57,560 --> 00:38:00,280 You read me like a book, Louis. 538 00:38:00,840 --> 00:38:02,500 Just I read you. 539 00:38:03,120 --> 00:38:04,160 But I shall succeed. 540 00:38:04,400 --> 00:38:05,720 No, you won't. 541 00:38:06,200 --> 00:38:10,200 He pays you lip service but he knows you to be the weak fool that you are. 542 00:38:11,400 --> 00:38:14,640 By the way, your wife was a a wonderful lover. 543 00:38:16,800 --> 00:38:18,280 Such passion. 544 00:38:19,360 --> 00:38:20,760 Such imagination ... 545 00:38:48,840 --> 00:38:49,760 May I help? 546 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,760 Yes, by leaving. 547 00:38:58,120 --> 00:38:59,280 Any luck? 548 00:38:59,720 --> 00:39:01,000 Perhaps. 549 00:39:02,880 --> 00:39:04,452 It scares me to think we may discover 550 00:39:04,477 --> 00:39:06,504 a half brother I never knew I had. 551 00:39:06,720 --> 00:39:08,560 We will soon find out. 552 00:39:10,280 --> 00:39:13,080 Records of every birth and death in this parish for the past 50 years. 553 00:39:18,800 --> 00:39:21,160 You are walking blindly towards a cliff and if you don't jump 554 00:39:21,320 --> 00:39:24,640 of your own accord, you can be certain that Louis will push you. 555 00:39:24,960 --> 00:39:28,800 Perhaps he is sincere in wishing to protect the Holy Roman Empire? 556 00:39:29,280 --> 00:39:30,560 That's my job! 557 00:39:31,000 --> 00:39:33,400 But are you still capable of doing it? 558 00:39:39,520 --> 00:39:42,480 Louis serves no-one but himself. He sees himself as God. 559 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,800 He has strength and authority which you... 560 00:39:45,960 --> 00:39:49,320 perhaps, lack. 561 00:39:49,480 --> 00:39:51,181 The Pope has already approved the match 562 00:39:51,206 --> 00:39:52,864 between Eleanor and King Charles. 563 00:39:53,000 --> 00:39:54,280 Possibly. 564 00:39:54,640 --> 00:39:56,360 But with the Queen's death, he has no claim. 565 00:39:58,200 --> 00:40:00,040 Don't be so sure. 566 00:40:05,080 --> 00:40:06,080 Nothing. 567 00:40:11,680 --> 00:40:12,800 Nothing. 568 00:40:20,640 --> 00:40:24,000 Monsieur Marchal, His Majesty would have a word with you. 569 00:40:44,760 --> 00:40:47,480 Monsieur Marchal, I have a job for you. 570 00:40:47,640 --> 00:40:48,880 Of course. 571 00:40:49,960 --> 00:40:53,160 It concerns Emperor Leopold' niece, Princess Eleanor. 572 00:40:53,720 --> 00:40:56,280 She's become a nuisance to my plans. 573 00:40:59,240 --> 00:41:01,040 And I don't like nuisances. 574 00:41:08,160 --> 00:41:10,760 With all due respect, Sire... 575 00:41:13,480 --> 00:41:15,960 ..does the Princess deserve such a fate? 576 00:41:17,000 --> 00:41:18,440 She is young. 577 00:41:18,680 --> 00:41:20,120 But dangerous. 578 00:41:28,520 --> 00:41:29,280 Yes? 579 00:41:32,080 --> 00:41:33,160 Good afternoon. 580 00:41:50,560 --> 00:41:53,200 I see you're here on official duty. 581 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,440 You're searching for evidence. 582 00:42:00,280 --> 00:42:02,200 Something is bothering you, though. 583 00:42:03,200 --> 00:42:04,520 What is it? 584 00:42:09,000 --> 00:42:11,640 I'm beginning to question all that I belive in, 585 00:42:12,440 --> 00:42:13,720 all I have done, 586 00:42:14,360 --> 00:42:17,080 things I wish I'd never heard. 587 00:43:04,520 --> 00:43:05,640 Thank you. 588 00:43:07,800 --> 00:43:09,000 For what? 589 00:43:10,440 --> 00:43:11,680 For trusting me. 590 00:43:40,840 --> 00:43:42,880 Will we see each other again soon 591 00:43:43,800 --> 00:43:46,400 or am I just a passing affliction? 592 00:43:49,520 --> 00:43:51,760 I will visit you again tonight, 593 00:43:52,160 --> 00:43:53,480 if I may. 594 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,320 You may. 595 00:43:58,320 --> 00:43:59,760 In the meantime... 596 00:44:00,720 --> 00:44:03,480 there is something that I would like you to do for me. 597 00:44:04,920 --> 00:44:08,960 - The real reason for your visit? - No. 598 00:44:11,280 --> 00:44:12,680 What would you have me do? 599 00:44:14,760 --> 00:44:16,400 As you may know, 600 00:44:16,560 --> 00:44:20,280 the King has conceived a certain fondness for the Princess Eleanor. 601 00:44:20,920 --> 00:44:23,040 Yes, I am aware of that. 602 00:44:24,920 --> 00:44:27,040 You are close with the Princess. 603 00:44:27,720 --> 00:44:30,280 His Majesty would like to see her again... 604 00:44:30,760 --> 00:44:31,880 ..alone... 605 00:44:32,840 --> 00:44:34,920 ..without the knowledge of her uncle. 606 00:44:36,080 --> 00:44:37,120 Where? 607 00:44:37,760 --> 00:44:38,880 And when? 608 00:44:39,280 --> 00:44:41,240 Immediatly before the funeral... 609 00:44:42,320 --> 00:44:43,080 ..in the Orangerie. 610 00:44:51,240 --> 00:44:52,280 - Do you trust me now? - Yes. 611 00:45:20,560 --> 00:45:22,400 - Where is your uncle? - I have no idea. 612 00:45:22,560 --> 00:45:24,260 Eleanor, I belive your life to be in danger. 613 00:45:24,285 --> 00:45:25,984 I'm condemned, if that's what you mean. 614 00:45:26,220 --> 00:45:26,600 No! 615 00:45:27,525 --> 00:45:28,664 Listen... 616 00:45:28,960 --> 00:45:30,280 Listen to me! 617 00:45:31,200 --> 00:45:33,720 - I believe some may try to kill you. - Who? 618 00:45:33,960 --> 00:45:35,360 The King's men. 619 00:45:36,320 --> 00:45:39,120 We must inform your uncle and you must leave for Spain immediately. 620 00:45:39,360 --> 00:45:42,400 - I do'nt want to go to Spain. - But you can't stay here! 621 00:45:43,640 --> 00:45:44,680 Then what should I do? 622 00:45:45,760 --> 00:45:47,680 - Escape. - How? 623 00:45:48,600 --> 00:45:49,720 I will help you. 624 00:45:49,960 --> 00:45:51,760 Why should I believe you? 625 00:45:53,800 --> 00:45:55,200 Because I'm coming with you. 626 00:45:55,360 --> 00:45:56,520 Eleanor! 627 00:45:57,680 --> 00:45:58,400 When? 628 00:45:59,040 --> 00:46:00,280 Immediately. 629 00:46:01,960 --> 00:46:03,080 Are you ready? 630 00:46:03,800 --> 00:46:07,200 If His Majesty will forgive me, I shall remain in my rooms. 631 00:46:07,560 --> 00:46:08,520 Why? 632 00:46:08,680 --> 00:46:10,320 I feel unwell, Uncle. 633 00:46:11,360 --> 00:46:12,600 A feminine matter. 634 00:46:16,560 --> 00:46:17,800 Oh! I see. 635 00:46:18,800 --> 00:46:19,920 Very well. 636 00:46:27,560 --> 00:46:28,680 You are sure? 637 00:46:28,920 --> 00:46:30,200 I have nothing to lose. 638 00:46:33,800 --> 00:46:35,000 I'm right. 639 00:46:35,560 --> 00:46:38,200 "Born on this day, 640 00:46:38,440 --> 00:46:39,440 in the year of Our Lord 1637, 641 00:46:39,640 --> 00:46:41,520 a son, Robert, 642 00:46:42,320 --> 00:46:44,920 in the presence of Father Martin, priest of the parish, 643 00:46:45,080 --> 00:46:47,760 and Madame Secretan, midwife. 644 00:46:50,440 --> 00:46:53,000 "Louis de Bourbon, King of France... 645 00:46:54,360 --> 00:46:56,080 ..and Louise de La Fayette." 646 00:47:20,840 --> 00:47:22,320 What's wrong? 647 00:47:23,040 --> 00:47:24,160 Nothing. 648 00:48:30,920 --> 00:48:32,720 We have lost someone... 649 00:48:34,400 --> 00:48:36,880 dear to our hearts. We weep for her, 650 00:48:38,160 --> 00:48:39,440 we weep for ourselves. 651 00:48:41,280 --> 00:48:43,380 We feel our own suffering... 652 00:48:45,040 --> 00:48:47,560 and we question the mystery... 653 00:48:48,480 --> 00:48:50,120 that is our Lord. 654 00:48:51,800 --> 00:48:53,880 But what is human life... 655 00:48:54,960 --> 00:48:57,440 ..if not a brief moment in the light, 656 00:48:58,160 --> 00:49:00,080 surrounded on all sides... 657 00:49:02,240 --> 00:49:03,960 ..by the endless shadow of darkness? 658 00:49:07,040 --> 00:49:09,240 We are scared of this darkness. 659 00:49:12,320 --> 00:49:13,880 We do not know it. 660 00:49:16,520 --> 00:49:18,360 But we should not fear it. 661 00:49:19,840 --> 00:49:21,320 We should embrace it. 662 00:49:22,680 --> 00:49:24,840 For it is not darkness at all... 663 00:49:26,440 --> 00:49:29,000 but a light that will shines forever. 664 00:49:30,680 --> 00:49:32,040 It is the light of faith... 665 00:49:34,480 --> 00:49:35,760 ..of glory... 666 00:49:37,280 --> 00:49:39,760 ..it is the light of God. 667 00:49:45,920 --> 00:49:47,360 A wonderful ceremony. 668 00:49:59,600 --> 00:50:00,880 Brother. 669 00:50:01,640 --> 00:50:02,920 Brother. 670 00:50:06,400 --> 00:50:08,040 I need to speak with you now. 671 00:50:13,320 --> 00:50:14,600 Now! 672 00:50:25,760 --> 00:50:26,480 Speak. 673 00:50:27,800 --> 00:50:29,800 Tell me, damn it! What have you done? 674 00:50:31,800 --> 00:50:32,840 I've done nothing. 675 00:50:33,760 --> 00:50:35,360 What's happened? What's this about? 676 00:50:38,240 --> 00:50:39,440 The truth. 677 00:50:39,800 --> 00:50:41,080 The truth? 678 00:50:44,280 --> 00:50:45,880 We have an older brother. 679 00:50:54,500 --> 00:50:57,060 *CREDITS*