1 00:00:12,380 --> 00:00:14,500 I am your father. 2 00:00:24,980 --> 00:00:27,020 Take him out of my sight. 3 00:01:08,460 --> 00:01:13,620 Some secrets bring with them release, redemption... 4 00:01:15,580 --> 00:01:18,740 But others are best buried deep in the earth... 5 00:01:21,140 --> 00:01:23,180 ..never to be found. 6 00:01:36,300 --> 00:01:39,219 You were at the heart of this conspiracy? 7 00:01:39,220 --> 00:01:41,340 It was no conspiracy, sire. 8 00:01:42,380 --> 00:01:44,979 As the King's surgeon and confidant, 9 00:01:44,980 --> 00:01:47,620 my father passed the terrible burden to me. 10 00:01:48,860 --> 00:01:52,860 And for your family's protection, I carried it as my duty. 11 00:01:57,380 --> 00:01:59,420 So who is he? 12 00:02:03,260 --> 00:02:05,300 He was a good friend of the King. 13 00:02:06,620 --> 00:02:08,460 And the Queen. 14 00:02:10,140 --> 00:02:13,099 As you know, they were married 23 years 15 00:02:13,100 --> 00:02:15,380 and remained childless. 16 00:02:18,140 --> 00:02:23,940 The King lay with another woman, but it too was fruitless. 17 00:02:27,620 --> 00:02:31,540 It tortured him that he may never produce an heir. 18 00:02:34,300 --> 00:02:37,620 But the Queen was determined to find a solution. 19 00:02:39,100 --> 00:02:45,900 So together, they arranged for your father to share her bed. 20 00:02:50,740 --> 00:02:53,219 So why was he made a prisoner? 21 00:02:53,220 --> 00:02:55,260 He wasn't initially. 22 00:02:56,580 --> 00:02:59,140 But after one son was born, they wanted to be sure... 23 00:03:02,020 --> 00:03:04,300 ..so he lay with the Queen again. 24 00:03:06,260 --> 00:03:11,900 But then, with two healthy sons, the King changed his mind. 25 00:03:19,060 --> 00:03:22,460 So they rewarded him with that monstrosity? 26 00:03:27,420 --> 00:03:29,459 It is one thing to know the secret, 27 00:03:29,460 --> 00:03:32,219 it is another to have proof made flesh. 28 00:03:32,220 --> 00:03:37,460 It was decided - no-one should ever see his face. 29 00:03:41,500 --> 00:03:44,060 Who else knows about this? 30 00:03:47,260 --> 00:03:52,660 His fate was agreed by the King, the Queen, my father... 31 00:03:56,300 --> 00:03:58,780 ..and the Vatican. 32 00:04:03,060 --> 00:04:07,620 The Church was content to protect the secret, so long... 33 00:04:12,300 --> 00:04:15,020 ..so long as France would remain its ally. 34 00:04:16,900 --> 00:04:19,220 But now they wish to destroy me with it. 35 00:04:27,940 --> 00:04:29,980 So what do we do with him now? 36 00:04:36,900 --> 00:04:38,940 We keep him locked up. 37 00:05:33,740 --> 00:05:38,120 *CREDITS* 38 00:05:57,220 --> 00:06:00,579 I have urgent business. You wish to avoid me? 39 00:06:00,580 --> 00:06:04,179 Certainly not. So when do I get an explanation? 40 00:06:04,180 --> 00:06:06,180 Where is the prisoner? 41 00:06:07,740 --> 00:06:10,300 You need concern yourself with that no longer. 42 00:06:12,500 --> 00:06:14,380 I killed three men for you. 43 00:06:15,420 --> 00:06:19,259 And I am grateful. As is His Majesty. 44 00:06:19,260 --> 00:06:21,299 You know as well as I do, 45 00:06:21,300 --> 00:06:24,659 there are certain things to which we cannot have access. 46 00:06:24,660 --> 00:06:29,819 Let me remind you, your duty is to follow the King's orders. 47 00:06:29,820 --> 00:06:32,020 As is mine. 48 00:06:51,500 --> 00:06:54,139 This is not a good time, Cardinal. 49 00:06:54,140 --> 00:06:58,340 Yes. I imagine His Majesty had quite a trying night. 50 00:06:59,420 --> 00:07:01,939 He found it quite enlightening, in fact. 51 00:07:01,940 --> 00:07:03,979 As did I. 52 00:07:03,980 --> 00:07:06,780 I learned a lot about who can be trusted, and who cannot. 53 00:07:07,820 --> 00:07:11,500 If you'll excuse me... I demand to see the King. 54 00:07:12,900 --> 00:07:15,099 There is a strict protocol, Your Grace... 55 00:07:20,980 --> 00:07:23,340 I've been expecting you, Cardinal. 56 00:07:35,660 --> 00:07:41,140 I'm sure there are days you might wish for a life of quiet anonymity... 57 00:07:42,220 --> 00:07:44,419 ..like any other subject. 58 00:07:44,420 --> 00:07:48,459 On the contrary, I fear for France if I were not here, 59 00:07:48,460 --> 00:07:51,580 with any number of dark forces conspiring against her. 60 00:07:52,700 --> 00:07:55,260 That is precisely why you should hear my proposal. 61 00:07:57,020 --> 00:08:00,620 All your ambitions can be realised. 62 00:08:01,900 --> 00:08:04,299 Domination of Europe, 63 00:08:04,300 --> 00:08:07,420 colonisation of the Americas, perhaps, one day... 64 00:08:08,500 --> 00:08:11,540 ..even leadership of the Holy Roman Empire. 65 00:08:12,740 --> 00:08:15,219 And in return? 66 00:08:15,220 --> 00:08:21,300 From now on, your geo-political strategy will be decided by Rome. 67 00:08:22,380 --> 00:08:30,019 Huh! You see, the Vatican could be His Majesty's greatest ally, 68 00:08:30,020 --> 00:08:32,939 if he will let it. 69 00:08:32,940 --> 00:08:37,699 And with the Pope supporting you as King, why, 70 00:08:37,700 --> 00:08:40,579 that's as good as being chosen by God himself. 71 00:08:40,580 --> 00:08:43,899 There is a flaw in your reasoning, Cardinal. 72 00:08:43,900 --> 00:08:49,420 The Pope may be God's representative on Earth, but I am born of God. 73 00:08:55,380 --> 00:08:57,420 But you and I... 74 00:08:58,420 --> 00:09:00,540 ..both know that is not true. 75 00:09:04,300 --> 00:09:06,260 I am who you see before you. 76 00:09:07,380 --> 00:09:09,420 I am Versailles. 77 00:09:10,700 --> 00:09:12,900 And I have all the power I need. 78 00:09:15,540 --> 00:09:17,820 Not if the truth comes out. 79 00:10:34,940 --> 00:10:37,019 I thought we were taking the fight to the King. 80 00:10:37,020 --> 00:10:39,459 We are. But we're going to be smart about it. 81 00:10:39,460 --> 00:10:41,699 We've got to start by getting the people on our side. 82 00:10:41,700 --> 00:10:45,220 How do you know this'll work? Because I have faith in people. 83 00:10:53,300 --> 00:10:59,020 "People in poverty. King in luxury. No to salt tax." 84 00:11:01,740 --> 00:11:05,619 You're looking for trouble? We're trying to change things. 85 00:11:05,620 --> 00:11:10,419 Yeah, and have me locked up, tortured, or worse? 86 00:11:10,420 --> 00:11:14,339 They'll never know where it came from, I promise. 87 00:11:14,340 --> 00:11:17,739 You put me in a very difficult position, girl. 88 00:11:17,740 --> 00:11:22,420 I'm sorry, but it's gone far enough. We have to do something. 89 00:11:23,740 --> 00:11:25,731 The King is squeezing blood from us every 90 00:11:25,743 --> 00:11:27,459 time his horse needs a new stable. 91 00:11:27,460 --> 00:11:31,699 That tends to be true of most kings. Doesn't make it right, does it? 92 00:11:31,700 --> 00:11:35,179 We don't want to be rich, we just want a fair chance. 93 00:11:35,180 --> 00:11:38,819 We want him to treat us with a bit of respect. 94 00:11:38,820 --> 00:11:42,259 And we want the people to know that they're not alone. 95 00:11:42,260 --> 00:11:45,100 Hey, we're all in this together, my friend. 96 00:11:48,020 --> 00:11:51,500 I spend more on taxes than I do on the tools of my trade. 97 00:11:53,660 --> 00:11:56,580 Soon I'll be paying more than I'm earning. 98 00:11:59,340 --> 00:12:01,539 All right. 99 00:12:01,540 --> 00:12:04,220 We'll get you the money somehow. No need. 100 00:12:05,340 --> 00:12:07,700 Some work must come from the heart. 101 00:12:20,980 --> 00:12:23,220 I do not recognise myself. 102 00:12:25,260 --> 00:12:27,300 Neither do I. 103 00:12:28,340 --> 00:12:30,939 I would know you anywhere. 104 00:12:30,940 --> 00:12:32,900 You were a noisy child. 105 00:12:35,220 --> 00:12:37,260 That much I recall. 106 00:12:39,540 --> 00:12:42,739 God has delivered you to us, 107 00:12:42,740 --> 00:12:46,100 and we will ensure your safety and comfort, you have my word. 108 00:13:07,700 --> 00:13:09,939 You must go to him, brother. 109 00:13:09,940 --> 00:13:13,419 I have more important matters to attend to. 110 00:13:13,420 --> 00:13:16,820 What can be more important than speaking to our father? 111 00:13:19,660 --> 00:13:22,260 He's here, under your roof. 112 00:13:23,500 --> 00:13:25,940 You can't just pretend he doesn't exist. 113 00:13:27,380 --> 00:13:29,420 And if he didn't? 114 00:13:36,020 --> 00:13:37,980 We could send him to the colonies. 115 00:13:41,180 --> 00:13:43,980 Let him live out his last days in peace and comfort. 116 00:13:46,540 --> 00:13:48,659 That's the least he deserves. 117 00:13:48,660 --> 00:13:51,779 He jeopardizes our very existence. 118 00:13:51,780 --> 00:13:55,499 He was found once, what if the Church finds him again? 119 00:13:55,500 --> 00:13:57,980 He's our father. We owe him. 120 00:14:11,180 --> 00:14:14,220 I only wish to deal with essential business. Keep it brief. 121 00:14:15,380 --> 00:14:17,659 Excellent news, sire. 122 00:14:17,660 --> 00:14:21,179 Marie-Louise's marriage to Charles of Spain has been consummated. 123 00:14:26,980 --> 00:14:29,139 Congratulations, your Highness. 124 00:14:29,140 --> 00:14:31,499 You must be very proud of your daughter. 125 00:14:31,500 --> 00:14:35,980 Of course. Nothing more important than family, don't you think? 126 00:14:40,780 --> 00:14:44,900 Are there any other matters? No? 127 00:14:49,620 --> 00:14:53,499 One thing, sire. It has come to my attention that an alarming 128 00:14:53,500 --> 00:14:56,499 number of Protestant families appear to be leaving Versailles. 129 00:14:56,500 --> 00:14:58,379 Some have left France altogether. 130 00:14:58,380 --> 00:15:00,859 The Chavagnacs, the Rommillys, the Manns, the Cavanels... 131 00:15:00,860 --> 00:15:03,059 Presumably taking their wealth with them. 132 00:15:03,060 --> 00:15:06,659 Who has granted them permission? No-one, sire. 133 00:15:06,660 --> 00:15:08,659 They're just leaving. 134 00:15:08,660 --> 00:15:11,420 Somehow they have been afforded safe passage. 135 00:15:13,540 --> 00:15:15,579 I want border security reinforced, 136 00:15:15,580 --> 00:15:18,419 with tighter control of everyone leaving our territories. 137 00:15:18,420 --> 00:15:21,259 And if someone within Versailles is helping the Protestants 138 00:15:21,260 --> 00:15:23,540 to leave, I want to know who. 139 00:15:39,700 --> 00:15:42,899 Protestant subterfuge has been discovered, 140 00:15:42,900 --> 00:15:45,700 with many leaving France without permission. 141 00:15:46,820 --> 00:15:50,699 From this moment on, all Protestants of the court 142 00:15:50,700 --> 00:15:57,140 will be confined to the Palace and its grounds until further notice. 143 00:15:58,780 --> 00:16:02,619 Someone has been careless. I have been scrupulous. 144 00:16:02,620 --> 00:16:04,699 One of your "friends" must have talked. 145 00:16:04,700 --> 00:16:06,579 Why would they do that? 146 00:16:06,580 --> 00:16:10,379 Besides, if they knew about you, they'd have arrested you already. 147 00:16:10,380 --> 00:16:13,820 I am the one who's in jeopardy. Hold your nerve, my dear. 148 00:16:15,740 --> 00:16:19,420 And have faith. I am well versed in avoiding trouble. 149 00:16:21,380 --> 00:16:23,860 Why does that not fill me with confidence? 150 00:16:39,780 --> 00:16:42,700 You were missed at mass this morning, sire. 151 00:16:46,180 --> 00:16:48,220 I had matters to attend to. 152 00:16:53,660 --> 00:16:55,700 Something which bothers you? 153 00:17:01,460 --> 00:17:03,499 Do you know who you are? 154 00:17:03,500 --> 00:17:05,540 Of course, sire. 155 00:17:08,780 --> 00:17:10,820 But how can you tell? 156 00:17:13,300 --> 00:17:16,219 How can you know it's not just a fiction? 157 00:17:16,220 --> 00:17:19,219 An invention of those around you. 158 00:17:19,220 --> 00:17:22,539 What if everything you know is made up of lies 159 00:17:22,540 --> 00:17:26,139 and you are not who you think you are, 160 00:17:26,140 --> 00:17:29,299 but who you've been told you are? 161 00:17:29,300 --> 00:17:31,340 Why are you thinking this way? 162 00:17:32,740 --> 00:17:35,180 I thought this place meant the world to me. 163 00:17:38,060 --> 00:17:40,979 But what if I'm wrong? 164 00:17:40,980 --> 00:17:43,180 What if it means nothing? 165 00:17:44,300 --> 00:17:46,420 Versailles means everything to you. 166 00:17:47,540 --> 00:17:49,580 You cannot doubt that. 167 00:17:55,140 --> 00:18:00,140 What is it that is troubling you, my love? Tell me. 168 00:18:10,260 --> 00:18:13,340 Perhaps, when the moment is right. 169 00:18:45,860 --> 00:18:47,900 What can I do for you, Your Grace? 170 00:18:52,500 --> 00:18:56,820 I confess I admire your loyalty to your master. 171 00:18:58,100 --> 00:19:00,140 However misguided. 172 00:19:03,380 --> 00:19:07,820 In fact, it is your dedication that I appeal to now. 173 00:19:10,380 --> 00:19:15,020 I presume you wish your King to flourish and prosper? 174 00:19:16,020 --> 00:19:18,060 That goes without saying. 175 00:19:21,700 --> 00:19:24,340 Then talk to him. 176 00:19:26,060 --> 00:19:28,299 You may be the only one who understands 177 00:19:28,300 --> 00:19:30,260 the deep well he finds himself in. 178 00:19:31,700 --> 00:19:33,819 You must persuade him to accept 179 00:19:33,820 --> 00:19:36,620 the hand of friendship the Church has offered. 180 00:19:38,060 --> 00:19:39,699 As I understand it, 181 00:19:39,700 --> 00:19:42,300 His Majesty is not the one in a position of weakness. 182 00:19:46,420 --> 00:19:49,860 Who do you think we are? Some kind of gentleman's club? 183 00:19:51,860 --> 00:19:56,420 No one man can dictate to the Church. 184 00:19:58,620 --> 00:20:00,660 Of course not, Your Grace. 185 00:20:05,940 --> 00:20:08,540 I have informed His Holiness of recent events here. 186 00:20:10,420 --> 00:20:14,500 If the King does not comply, there will be the most dire consequences. 187 00:20:17,420 --> 00:20:21,540 He needs to understand that this game is far from finished. 188 00:20:59,700 --> 00:21:02,020 Sire, the council is waiting. 189 00:21:03,660 --> 00:21:05,659 Let them wait. 190 00:21:05,660 --> 00:21:09,340 Our troops have taken Strasbourg. As I knew they would. 191 00:21:10,580 --> 00:21:13,659 But it is vital that you decide the next military step, 192 00:21:13,660 --> 00:21:15,859 you cannot leave it to chance. 193 00:21:15,860 --> 00:21:17,699 I won't. 194 00:21:17,700 --> 00:21:20,579 Louvois will know what to do. 195 00:21:20,580 --> 00:21:22,740 And, sire... 196 00:21:24,060 --> 00:21:27,860 Cardinal Leto is urging you to accept the Vatican's support. 197 00:21:33,180 --> 00:21:36,179 You spoke to an enemy of France without my permission? 198 00:21:36,180 --> 00:21:41,260 The Cardinal requested... You, of all people? 199 00:21:43,580 --> 00:21:46,379 I thought I could trust you, after all that has happened. 200 00:21:46,380 --> 00:21:48,579 You can, sire. 201 00:21:48,580 --> 00:21:50,820 My loyalty to you will never waver. 202 00:21:53,020 --> 00:21:55,220 If only that had always been the case. 203 00:22:34,220 --> 00:22:36,260 It is your signature, is it not? 204 00:22:38,100 --> 00:22:40,580 On all the Protestant travel documents? 205 00:22:41,620 --> 00:22:44,580 Impossible. I... 206 00:22:47,980 --> 00:22:51,419 It looks like it, yes. But I didn't sign these! 207 00:22:51,420 --> 00:22:53,819 Then who did? I don't know. 208 00:22:53,820 --> 00:22:55,859 Someone sympathetic to their plight. 209 00:22:55,860 --> 00:22:58,019 You are known to lean in that direction. 210 00:22:58,020 --> 00:23:00,939 But I'm neither a criminal nor a fool. 211 00:23:00,940 --> 00:23:03,260 And I resent your tone, Monsieur Marchal. 212 00:23:04,820 --> 00:23:07,059 I suggest you look elsewhere. 213 00:23:07,060 --> 00:23:09,179 If someone is forging my signature, 214 00:23:09,180 --> 00:23:12,500 I would concentrate on men of low morals with an artistic bent. 215 00:23:26,380 --> 00:23:28,819 All the necessary preparations are in order. 216 00:23:28,820 --> 00:23:33,499 I'll deliver the papers tonight. Much obliged. 217 00:23:33,500 --> 00:23:36,540 That just leaves the grubby question of remuneration. 218 00:23:45,260 --> 00:23:47,980 And that'll teach you to make a bet with the master. 219 00:23:49,780 --> 00:23:51,619 Another client? 220 00:23:51,620 --> 00:23:54,419 Just another unfortunate loser in life's game of chance. 221 00:23:54,420 --> 00:23:57,060 And tell me, what is the game called? 222 00:23:58,140 --> 00:23:59,979 "Escape"? 223 00:23:59,980 --> 00:24:03,419 Your friend Vanel, how's his "business trip" going? 224 00:24:03,420 --> 00:24:05,819 The chocolate-maker from Lyon. 225 00:24:05,820 --> 00:24:07,828 You asked me to sign a travel document 226 00:24:07,853 --> 00:24:09,939 for him to leave the country. Of course. 227 00:24:09,940 --> 00:24:12,659 Last I heard, business was blossoming. 228 00:24:12,660 --> 00:24:15,420 The people of Denmark apparently are... You shut up! 229 00:24:16,660 --> 00:24:19,419 There is no chocolate-maker called Vanel. 230 00:24:19,420 --> 00:24:22,819 But there is an eminent Huguenot by the name of Cavanel, 231 00:24:22,820 --> 00:24:26,059 last seen about a month ago before leaving France. 232 00:24:26,060 --> 00:24:27,859 And your point is? 233 00:24:27,860 --> 00:24:30,619 What if the name on the travel documentation were changed 234 00:24:30,620 --> 00:24:33,420 from Vanel to Cavanel? 235 00:24:35,260 --> 00:24:38,980 And are you aware of the punishment for forgery? 236 00:24:42,860 --> 00:24:45,779 But there is no evidence against me. 237 00:24:45,780 --> 00:24:47,819 Indeed, all the evidence seems to point 238 00:24:47,820 --> 00:24:50,499 at whoever signed the documents. 239 00:24:50,500 --> 00:24:54,259 Your Protestant sympathies are well-known, Monsieur Colbert, 240 00:24:54,260 --> 00:24:56,300 and your signature is the proof. 241 00:24:58,020 --> 00:25:00,420 Remind me again, the penalty for forgery? 242 00:25:23,500 --> 00:25:25,859 Do you think he'll tell the King? 243 00:25:25,860 --> 00:25:27,820 We'll soon find out. 244 00:25:29,700 --> 00:25:32,219 We may be arrested at any minute. 245 00:25:32,220 --> 00:25:34,260 We could get hanged for this. 246 00:25:35,460 --> 00:25:38,899 And you don't seem in the least bit worried! 247 00:25:38,900 --> 00:25:42,260 There's nothing like the whiff of danger to make one feel alive. 248 00:25:43,940 --> 00:25:45,900 What are we going to do? 249 00:25:46,980 --> 00:25:49,219 I see three options. 250 00:25:49,220 --> 00:25:52,220 First, we turn ourselves in. 251 00:25:55,700 --> 00:25:59,020 Second, we make a run for it. 252 00:26:01,140 --> 00:26:02,940 And the third? 253 00:26:05,540 --> 00:26:07,340 We be honest with each other... 254 00:26:08,340 --> 00:26:10,700 ..and I tell you how I really feel. 255 00:26:12,580 --> 00:26:15,020 Your timing is far from ideal. 256 00:26:23,140 --> 00:26:25,019 But we're in very deep shit now, 257 00:26:25,020 --> 00:26:28,500 we'd have nothing left but each other. 258 00:26:34,220 --> 00:26:36,260 You are frightened? 259 00:26:39,540 --> 00:26:41,580 Terrified. 260 00:28:21,620 --> 00:28:23,900 You wished to see me, Cardinal? 261 00:28:25,940 --> 00:28:28,659 Yes. I'm worried about the King. 262 00:28:28,660 --> 00:28:31,340 That's a daily challenge for some of us. 263 00:28:32,940 --> 00:28:35,340 You see, I fear for his spiritual wellbeing. 264 00:28:38,100 --> 00:28:40,340 Such matters would be outside my bailiwick. 265 00:28:41,820 --> 00:28:44,739 No-one can deny, the poor man has not been himself 266 00:28:44,740 --> 00:28:46,780 since the Queen passed away. 267 00:28:47,820 --> 00:28:50,099 And if the King is unstable, then so is France. 268 00:28:50,100 --> 00:28:55,899 And this in turn jeopardizes the stability of all Europe. 269 00:28:55,900 --> 00:28:57,899 Your logic is impeccable. 270 00:28:57,900 --> 00:29:02,460 So it is in the interests of us all for Louis to remarry. 271 00:29:05,460 --> 00:29:07,500 I have been lobbying for this myself. 272 00:29:08,500 --> 00:29:10,459 There are a number of possibilities... 273 00:29:10,460 --> 00:29:15,539 He will marry the Infanta Isabella Braganza of Portugal. 274 00:29:15,540 --> 00:29:17,380 Wow! 275 00:29:18,740 --> 00:29:24,859 Louis has secured Spain, this will unite the entire Iberian peninsula 276 00:29:24,860 --> 00:29:27,059 under his aegis. 277 00:29:27,060 --> 00:29:30,700 But would the Infanta's father be amenable? 278 00:29:32,180 --> 00:29:34,659 I will make sure of it. 279 00:29:34,660 --> 00:29:37,579 This is what the Vatican would like to happen, 280 00:29:37,580 --> 00:29:40,379 to strengthen our alliance with France for good. 281 00:29:40,380 --> 00:29:42,820 Providing great benefit to both parties. 282 00:30:12,660 --> 00:30:14,339 See you tomorrow. 283 00:30:14,340 --> 00:30:15,940 See you tomorrow. 284 00:30:23,300 --> 00:30:25,340 Have you seen this? 285 00:30:27,100 --> 00:30:30,419 They've got guts, I'll give them that. Bloody fools. 286 00:30:30,420 --> 00:30:32,739 No good can come from this. 287 00:30:32,740 --> 00:30:35,419 This will only cause more suffering on our own people. 288 00:30:35,420 --> 00:30:37,500 It could hardly be any worse than it is. 289 00:30:44,740 --> 00:30:47,020 Promise me you're not involved with this. 290 00:30:48,220 --> 00:30:51,779 For God's sake. Things are better than ever for us now. 291 00:30:51,780 --> 00:30:54,659 This could jeopardize the business. 292 00:30:54,660 --> 00:30:58,539 Is that all you can think about? Your balance sheet? 293 00:30:58,540 --> 00:31:01,740 I'm worried about you. Well, I can look after myself. 294 00:31:20,420 --> 00:31:22,579 Monsieur Colbert. 295 00:31:22,580 --> 00:31:24,419 What a delightful surprise. 296 00:31:24,420 --> 00:31:26,459 Could I challenge you to a game of hoops? 297 00:31:26,460 --> 00:31:29,380 Most kind, but this isn't actually a social visit. 298 00:31:30,380 --> 00:31:32,820 I'd like to broach a subject of some... 299 00:31:33,820 --> 00:31:36,099 ..delicacy. 300 00:31:36,100 --> 00:31:37,979 It's a matter pertaining to the King. 301 00:31:37,980 --> 00:31:41,460 Now you have my interest well and truly pricked. 302 00:31:42,460 --> 00:31:45,499 He's not happy. 303 00:31:45,500 --> 00:31:47,339 Well, that's an understatement. 304 00:31:47,340 --> 00:31:49,699 And while you and I share the intention to have him 305 00:31:49,700 --> 00:31:54,620 happily remarried, I felt we should move our plans on apace. 306 00:31:55,780 --> 00:31:58,180 Do you have someone else in mind? 307 00:32:02,140 --> 00:32:04,540 Isabella Braganza of Portugal. 308 00:32:06,580 --> 00:32:10,539 We've never actually met, but we are distant cousins, apparently. 309 00:32:10,540 --> 00:32:12,860 Precisely why I wished to discuss it with you. 310 00:32:13,900 --> 00:32:16,179 I think it's a marvellous idea, 311 00:32:16,180 --> 00:32:19,699 but I fear His Majesty will not be in the mood at this juncture. 312 00:32:19,700 --> 00:32:23,380 The very reason we should not tell him. Yet. 313 00:32:36,580 --> 00:32:38,876 And so you are aware we do have the 314 00:32:38,888 --> 00:32:41,260 full support of the Vatican on this. 315 00:32:42,620 --> 00:32:45,179 Really? The Cardinal himself. 316 00:32:45,180 --> 00:32:49,859 The Cardinal? And you'll never guess what. 317 00:32:49,860 --> 00:32:51,900 I have already... 318 00:32:58,260 --> 00:33:00,260 Madame. Monsieur Colbert. 319 00:33:01,620 --> 00:33:03,660 If you'll excuse me. 320 00:33:07,180 --> 00:33:11,539 Your Highness. Would you join me for a game of cards? 321 00:33:11,540 --> 00:33:16,499 No, thank you. But I fear I might have disturbed your conversation. 322 00:33:16,500 --> 00:33:20,540 No. Not at all. We were just talking about this and that. 323 00:33:24,020 --> 00:33:26,059 As a matter of fact, 324 00:33:26,060 --> 00:33:28,660 we were discussing a marital alliance for the King. 325 00:33:30,060 --> 00:33:32,699 Even though that might be none of your concern? 326 00:33:32,700 --> 00:33:37,219 The King's future should concern us all. Of course. 327 00:33:37,220 --> 00:33:40,499 But such matters should be discussed through proper channels. 328 00:33:40,500 --> 00:33:42,499 There are so many factors to consider. 329 00:33:42,500 --> 00:33:45,740 It is a process that may take many months, years even. 330 00:33:46,940 --> 00:33:48,899 Not in this case. 331 00:33:48,900 --> 00:33:52,139 We already have the ideal woman in mind. 332 00:33:52,140 --> 00:33:57,099 The Portuguese Infanta, suggested by Cardinal Leto himself. 333 00:33:57,100 --> 00:33:59,899 May I remind Your Highness that His Majesty gave me 334 00:33:59,900 --> 00:34:02,259 responsibility in this affair. 335 00:34:02,260 --> 00:34:05,379 Oh, yes, but being such a staunch Catholic, 336 00:34:05,380 --> 00:34:08,739 you would never question the wishes of the Vatican, would you? 337 00:34:08,740 --> 00:34:11,099 Of course not. 338 00:34:11,100 --> 00:34:13,259 But we mustn't be too hasty. 339 00:34:13,260 --> 00:34:15,819 Perhaps we could send an emissary to see if the King of Portugal 340 00:34:15,820 --> 00:34:18,300 might look favourably upon such a match. 341 00:34:21,500 --> 00:34:24,259 No. I believe His Majesty should meet her in person 342 00:34:24,260 --> 00:34:27,299 and decide for himself. Well, I... 343 00:34:27,300 --> 00:34:30,020 Which is why I have already invited her to Versailles. 344 00:34:35,300 --> 00:34:37,020 Good evening. 345 00:35:25,980 --> 00:35:28,020 To help you read. 346 00:35:31,820 --> 00:35:33,860 What do you see? 347 00:35:35,540 --> 00:35:37,939 The word of truth. 348 00:35:37,940 --> 00:35:39,740 And a good man. 349 00:35:43,300 --> 00:35:45,140 When will I see the King? 350 00:35:47,820 --> 00:35:50,539 I think he's scared of you. 351 00:35:50,540 --> 00:35:52,380 He doesn't wish to see me? 352 00:35:54,220 --> 00:35:56,500 No. Convince him. 353 00:35:58,740 --> 00:36:00,780 He's a very hard man to convince. 354 00:36:03,660 --> 00:36:07,620 Then perhaps you could give him a message. 355 00:36:11,820 --> 00:36:13,860 Of course. 356 00:36:29,620 --> 00:36:31,660 Having trouble sleeping? 357 00:36:33,820 --> 00:36:36,020 I sleep better with you by my side. 358 00:36:42,940 --> 00:36:46,620 There is talk of your remarriage, sire. 359 00:36:48,900 --> 00:36:51,619 Have they nothing better to think about? 360 00:36:51,620 --> 00:36:53,460 Well, it is your duty. 361 00:36:54,900 --> 00:36:57,299 It is a matter that you have to consider. 362 00:36:57,300 --> 00:36:59,340 Not when I don't give a damn. 363 00:37:17,660 --> 00:37:20,860 You are not yourself, Louis. 364 00:37:28,540 --> 00:37:30,740 Something is troubling you. 365 00:37:34,740 --> 00:37:37,819 It pains me to think that you would keep something from me. 366 00:37:37,820 --> 00:37:39,980 Leave me alone. 367 00:37:52,380 --> 00:37:55,060 I don't want it to be this way, but... 368 00:37:56,500 --> 00:37:58,380 ..it is. 369 00:38:04,940 --> 00:38:06,980 You will sleep alone again tonight. 370 00:38:16,940 --> 00:38:19,180 Then I will bid His Majesty goodnight. 371 00:39:00,220 --> 00:39:02,300 Evening. Good evening. 372 00:39:46,580 --> 00:39:50,059 You have done the right and honourable thing. 373 00:39:50,060 --> 00:39:52,339 I only want my sister to be safe. 374 00:39:52,340 --> 00:39:55,059 She's young. She doesn't know what she's getting involved in. 375 00:39:55,060 --> 00:39:57,379 You need not fear for her, Guillaume. 376 00:39:57,380 --> 00:40:00,019 The King will respect your wishes. 377 00:40:00,020 --> 00:40:03,540 And I shall see to it that your loyalty will be rewarded. 378 00:40:13,460 --> 00:40:15,819 Is this impudence widespread? 379 00:40:15,820 --> 00:40:17,734 It's hard to say, but I've seen them 380 00:40:17,746 --> 00:40:19,619 in a number of places around Paris. 381 00:40:19,620 --> 00:40:23,619 It must be nipped in the bud. This is treason, sire. 382 00:40:23,620 --> 00:40:25,260 Treason? 383 00:40:27,420 --> 00:40:29,260 Or truth? 384 00:40:30,700 --> 00:40:32,859 Take action as you see fit. 385 00:40:32,860 --> 00:40:34,980 I'll be in my chambers if you need me. 386 00:40:40,540 --> 00:40:42,180 Please excuse me. 387 00:40:52,500 --> 00:40:54,859 What in God's name is wrong with you? 388 00:40:54,860 --> 00:40:57,059 You seem to forget you are addressing your king. 389 00:40:57,060 --> 00:40:59,979 That man I just saw in there was not my king! 390 00:40:59,980 --> 00:41:04,739 What has happened to you? Where is the king who makes decisions? 391 00:41:04,740 --> 00:41:06,819 Where is the king who's building an empire? 392 00:41:06,820 --> 00:41:08,870 - Where is the king born of God? - Perhaps 393 00:41:08,895 --> 00:41:10,539 I'm not the king you thought I was. 394 00:41:10,540 --> 00:41:12,259 Look at me. 395 00:41:12,260 --> 00:41:14,499 I do not know what it is that you are keeping from me, 396 00:41:14,500 --> 00:41:16,379 and I don't care. 397 00:41:16,380 --> 00:41:19,620 What I do care about is your dreams, your ambitions. 398 00:41:22,180 --> 00:41:25,140 You might have forgotten them, Louis, but I will not. 399 00:41:48,260 --> 00:41:50,459 Marchal. 400 00:41:50,460 --> 00:41:52,780 The offending printer has been identified. 401 00:41:57,340 --> 00:42:00,780 The King's reputation is at stake. You must take immediate action. 402 00:42:03,860 --> 00:42:05,900 It shall be done. 403 00:42:18,980 --> 00:42:21,379 All right, see you later. Where are you going? 404 00:42:21,380 --> 00:42:24,419 To visit a friend. No. Not tonight. 405 00:42:24,420 --> 00:42:26,940 I want you to stay here. What? 406 00:42:29,420 --> 00:42:31,780 The King has got wind of this poster business. 407 00:42:33,100 --> 00:42:35,300 There could be trouble for those involved. 408 00:42:36,700 --> 00:42:39,540 How would he know who they are? Look, just do what I tell you. 409 00:42:46,500 --> 00:42:50,700 Oh, my God. What have you done? 410 00:42:53,060 --> 00:42:55,419 Get off! 411 00:42:55,420 --> 00:42:58,539 What the hell's going on? You can't do this. 412 00:42:58,540 --> 00:43:00,899 You've got no right. 413 00:43:00,900 --> 00:43:03,139 You are accused of sedition and treason. 414 00:43:03,140 --> 00:43:05,220 We've done nothing wrong. 415 00:43:08,060 --> 00:43:10,180 You call this nothing? 416 00:43:11,660 --> 00:43:14,099 Take it down. 417 00:43:14,100 --> 00:43:16,659 Destroy it all! That's my life's work! 418 00:43:21,940 --> 00:43:24,179 Bastards! No! 419 00:43:24,180 --> 00:43:28,020 Bastards! No! 420 00:43:32,260 --> 00:43:34,340 Ah! 421 00:43:40,380 --> 00:43:43,499 No! Let them go. 422 00:43:43,500 --> 00:43:47,459 You defend the voices of dissent? You can't do this. 423 00:43:47,460 --> 00:43:50,339 They're decent, honest, working men. 424 00:43:50,340 --> 00:43:53,819 These men are guilty of treason. They have a conscience. 425 00:43:53,820 --> 00:43:57,660 That's all. What about you? Where's yours? 426 00:44:00,700 --> 00:44:03,700 We've met before, haven't we? 427 00:44:05,540 --> 00:44:07,460 And I showed you kindness. 428 00:44:08,900 --> 00:44:11,860 Now I'm asking you to do the same. 429 00:44:15,060 --> 00:44:16,980 Take them away. 430 00:44:20,180 --> 00:44:23,140 Then arrest me too. I'm as guilty as they are. 431 00:44:26,340 --> 00:44:28,420 Walk away. Now. 432 00:44:30,500 --> 00:44:34,460 You're burning the truth. Is that what you want? 433 00:44:36,380 --> 00:44:38,739 You shouldn't be here. 434 00:44:38,740 --> 00:44:41,180 Neither should you. 435 00:44:43,100 --> 00:44:45,419 This is your fault. 436 00:44:45,420 --> 00:44:50,100 Jeanne, please. You are dead to me. 437 00:44:59,580 --> 00:45:02,739 - Get out of here! - Yeah! 438 00:45:02,740 --> 00:45:05,300 Get away from us! Coward! Go on! Go on! Yeah! 439 00:45:06,540 --> 00:45:09,100 Get out of here! Rise up! 440 00:45:32,060 --> 00:45:37,500 If you won't decide our father's fate, then I'll decide it for you. 441 00:45:39,300 --> 00:45:41,939 He leaves tomorrow. 442 00:45:41,940 --> 00:45:44,059 An armed escort will take him to La Rochelle. 443 00:45:44,060 --> 00:45:46,540 A ship sails for Louisiana in ten days. 444 00:45:47,740 --> 00:45:49,980 And you... 445 00:45:50,980 --> 00:45:52,820 We... 446 00:45:53,860 --> 00:45:56,020 ..won't have to worry about him any more. 447 00:45:58,940 --> 00:46:01,739 That's what you want, isn't it? 448 00:46:01,740 --> 00:46:05,579 Sending the prisoner away doesn't get rid of the problem. 449 00:46:05,580 --> 00:46:07,260 It merely relocates it. 450 00:46:09,220 --> 00:46:10,860 You have to let him go. 451 00:46:13,420 --> 00:46:15,460 There is no other option. 452 00:46:18,060 --> 00:46:20,379 If the Vatican gets its hands on him again, 453 00:46:20,380 --> 00:46:24,020 they will use him against me, and I shall drown. 454 00:46:26,420 --> 00:46:28,260 Then you must speak with him. 455 00:46:32,180 --> 00:46:34,180 Our father sends you a message. 456 00:46:37,820 --> 00:46:40,060 He says he can answer your question. 457 00:46:57,940 --> 00:46:59,780 Is this a joke? 458 00:47:00,900 --> 00:47:03,219 It is no laughing matter. 459 00:47:03,220 --> 00:47:04,939 I cannot sign this. 460 00:47:04,940 --> 00:47:08,499 I would be handing over control of my empire to the Vatican. 461 00:47:08,500 --> 00:47:12,619 Precisely. Why on earth would I do that? 462 00:47:12,620 --> 00:47:15,500 Because of the consequences if you do not. 463 00:47:17,180 --> 00:47:19,979 The Church cannot threaten me with war. 464 00:47:19,980 --> 00:47:22,860 No. Far worse. 465 00:47:24,260 --> 00:47:26,380 Excommunication. 466 00:47:28,420 --> 00:47:31,860 His Holiness has given his sanction. 467 00:47:34,380 --> 00:47:39,500 You must accept our terms or be thrown out of the Church. 468 00:47:42,060 --> 00:47:46,220 We could tell the world you are an impostor... 469 00:47:47,700 --> 00:47:51,460 ..and the humiliation would be complete. 470 00:47:54,140 --> 00:47:56,660 Louis the Great would be an outcast. 471 00:47:58,580 --> 00:48:02,340 In the eyes of the world and God himself... 472 00:48:04,340 --> 00:48:07,580 ..you would not even exist. 473 00:48:11,580 --> 00:48:13,899 Versailles would collapse. 474 00:48:13,900 --> 00:48:16,980 And everything you have built... 475 00:48:20,460 --> 00:48:22,500 ..would tumble to nothing. 476 00:48:52,260 --> 00:48:54,300 Your Majesty. 477 00:48:56,060 --> 00:48:58,819 How did you know it was me? 478 00:48:58,820 --> 00:49:01,020 You walk like a king. 479 00:49:02,580 --> 00:49:04,620 Am I a king? 480 00:49:05,900 --> 00:49:07,940 You were born to a queen. 481 00:49:10,140 --> 00:49:12,380 That does not make me a king. 482 00:49:15,940 --> 00:49:19,540 You were king from the moment you took your first steps. 483 00:49:22,900 --> 00:49:25,419 You knew me as a child? 484 00:49:25,420 --> 00:49:28,059 You were like a young stallion. 485 00:49:28,060 --> 00:49:30,298 When you fell, the servants tried to 486 00:49:30,310 --> 00:49:32,500 help you, but you pushed them away. 487 00:49:39,340 --> 00:49:43,379 My brother wants to send you to the colonies. 488 00:49:43,380 --> 00:49:45,780 A carriage is to take you away tomorrow. 489 00:49:48,060 --> 00:49:50,100 It's a risk you're willing to take? 490 00:49:53,300 --> 00:49:55,820 My brother said you could answer my question. 491 00:49:57,620 --> 00:49:59,260 Yes. 492 00:50:03,500 --> 00:50:05,540 What do I do with you? 493 00:50:08,460 --> 00:50:10,380 Look into your heart. 494 00:50:11,380 --> 00:50:15,380 If you know who you really are, you will know what to do. 495 00:50:40,140 --> 00:50:42,860 No! 496 00:50:47,500 --> 00:50:52,660 I don't know who I am any more. You are my king. I'm nothing. 497 00:50:53,980 --> 00:50:58,699 I've been by your side many years, and I know. I have seen. 498 00:50:58,700 --> 00:51:01,059 To be king is beyond mortal endeavour. 499 00:51:01,060 --> 00:51:03,819 And king you undoubtedly are. 500 00:51:03,820 --> 00:51:06,419 Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre. 501 00:51:06,420 --> 00:51:08,460 I'm nothing but a bastard mongrel. 502 00:51:13,100 --> 00:51:14,780 You were born of God. 503 00:51:16,060 --> 00:51:19,459 And your destiny is divine. 504 00:51:19,460 --> 00:51:21,580 Nobody can take that away from you. 505 00:51:26,100 --> 00:51:28,140 Do you really believe that? 506 00:51:30,260 --> 00:51:32,819 With all that you know? 507 00:51:32,820 --> 00:51:34,580 I do. 508 00:51:37,900 --> 00:51:39,740 How can you be so sure? 509 00:51:43,060 --> 00:51:45,459 I have faith. 510 00:51:45,460 --> 00:51:47,460 As should you. 511 00:51:57,100 --> 00:51:59,100 Then I need proof. 512 00:52:52,580 --> 00:52:54,460 Behold the kingdom of God. 513 00:53:01,020 --> 00:53:04,179 If anyone ever needed proof of the Lord's power, 514 00:53:04,180 --> 00:53:06,540 I would bring them here. 515 00:53:09,180 --> 00:53:12,860 Everything dies, and everything is reborn. 516 00:53:15,180 --> 00:53:17,460 Isn't Christ himself proof of that? 517 00:53:18,740 --> 00:53:22,860 Sire, perhaps we should return to the palace. 518 00:53:24,820 --> 00:53:26,980 You told me that my destiny was divine. 519 00:53:36,700 --> 00:53:38,740 Let's find out. 520 00:53:43,540 --> 00:53:45,580 Sire! 521 00:53:57,380 --> 00:53:59,420 Sire! 522 00:54:14,044 --> 00:54:19,044 *CREDITS*