1 00:01:11,930 --> 00:01:15,649 You will make the necessary preparations. 2 00:01:15,650 --> 00:01:17,529 I have my proof. 3 00:01:17,530 --> 00:01:19,170 God has shown me the way. 4 00:01:32,690 --> 00:01:34,929 We will see the prisoner together. 5 00:01:34,930 --> 00:01:36,090 And set him free. 6 00:01:40,050 --> 00:01:42,569 I knew you'd see sense. The carriage is waiting. 7 00:01:42,570 --> 00:01:45,009 I'll see him safely onto the ship myself. 8 00:01:45,010 --> 00:01:46,730 He must remain in France. 9 00:01:48,050 --> 00:01:51,210 So how in the name of God do we grant his freedom? 10 00:01:55,130 --> 00:01:57,570 There is only one way to finish this. 11 00:02:01,090 --> 00:02:02,649 You've lost your mind. 12 00:02:02,650 --> 00:02:04,649 We're talking about our own flesh and blood. 13 00:02:04,650 --> 00:02:07,929 And every breath he takes is another curse upon it. 14 00:02:07,930 --> 00:02:09,130 So say it, then. 15 00:02:11,290 --> 00:02:12,530 Call it what it is... 16 00:02:15,250 --> 00:02:16,370 ..murder. 17 00:02:18,410 --> 00:02:21,049 We have to protect what we've created. 18 00:02:21,050 --> 00:02:22,889 While he lives, the Church can destroy us. 19 00:02:22,890 --> 00:02:27,289 How can this be justice? He's already sacrificed his life for us. 20 00:02:27,290 --> 00:02:30,050 And having done so, he now wants release. 21 00:02:31,810 --> 00:02:34,730 God has delivered our father to us. His fate is in our hands. 22 00:02:36,890 --> 00:02:39,010 But we must shoulder this cross together. 23 00:04:13,210 --> 00:04:15,650 You are more alike than you realise. 24 00:04:19,050 --> 00:04:22,930 We wanted to share a moment. As one family. 25 00:04:31,570 --> 00:04:33,530 I'm glad to see you together. 26 00:04:36,850 --> 00:04:38,090 We share our duty. 27 00:04:42,290 --> 00:04:43,330 Then... 28 00:04:44,930 --> 00:04:46,570 I drink to my sons. 29 00:05:12,890 --> 00:05:15,810 I thought I would never see daylight again. 30 00:05:36,490 --> 00:05:39,250 The mask was a curse on every waking hour. 31 00:05:42,370 --> 00:05:46,690 But at night I could only pray for sleep. 32 00:05:53,210 --> 00:05:54,410 But now, at last... 33 00:05:59,530 --> 00:06:00,810 ..it comes to free me. 34 00:06:06,370 --> 00:06:07,490 And I thank you. 35 00:06:09,090 --> 00:06:10,930 I thank you, my sons. 36 00:07:21,090 --> 00:07:23,930 There is a time for love and a time for hate. 37 00:07:25,410 --> 00:07:29,450 And this is a time to move forward, unencumbered by the past. 38 00:07:30,490 --> 00:07:33,489 Our country is divided, our people driven asunder. 39 00:07:33,490 --> 00:07:37,329 The moment has come to unite them once and for all. 40 00:07:37,330 --> 00:07:40,209 A royal wedding will galvanise the people, 41 00:07:40,210 --> 00:07:42,890 to show France as one family, complete. 42 00:07:43,930 --> 00:07:46,449 For now, my priority is the safety of my people. 43 00:07:46,450 --> 00:07:48,049 I must put France first. 44 00:07:48,050 --> 00:07:50,729 So His Majesty will wish to secure our borders. 45 00:07:50,730 --> 00:07:53,569 Emperor Leopold has repelled the Ottomans, as we feared. 46 00:07:53,570 --> 00:07:56,689 He will surely turn his attention back to Luxembourg. 47 00:07:56,690 --> 00:07:59,089 Then we will take it before Leopold gets there. 48 00:07:59,090 --> 00:08:00,769 With full force. 49 00:08:00,770 --> 00:08:04,249 And what of the Protestant forger in our midst? 50 00:08:04,250 --> 00:08:07,209 There is no concrete evidence yet, Sire. 51 00:08:07,210 --> 00:08:08,450 Then look harder. 52 00:08:10,650 --> 00:08:14,130 In the meantime I wish to revoke the Edict of Nantes. 53 00:08:15,170 --> 00:08:16,250 But... 54 00:08:18,170 --> 00:08:21,049 ..that was decreed to protect the rights of all faiths. 55 00:08:21,050 --> 00:08:24,529 We have tolerated the Huguenot traitors long enough. 56 00:08:24,530 --> 00:08:28,369 I must warn His Majesty against such draconian measures, 57 00:08:28,370 --> 00:08:30,209 in the strongest possible terms. 58 00:08:30,210 --> 00:08:31,889 France is a Catholic country. 59 00:08:31,890 --> 00:08:35,289 How can we be one family if we do not share the same faith? 60 00:08:35,290 --> 00:08:36,889 It is religion that divides us. 61 00:08:36,890 --> 00:08:40,249 And it is through religion that we shall be united, 62 00:08:40,250 --> 00:08:44,010 under one faith, one law, one king. 63 00:08:50,610 --> 00:08:51,929 What the hell's going on? 64 00:08:51,930 --> 00:08:54,290 I'm teaching my brother a lesson. 65 00:08:55,650 --> 00:08:58,169 I doubt we'll ever see him round here again. Good. 66 00:08:58,170 --> 00:09:00,050 Look, all right, all right. 67 00:09:01,250 --> 00:09:04,729 Hey, look, I'm serious, I'm ready for fireworks. 68 00:09:04,730 --> 00:09:07,249 If you want to burn some buildings, help me to start a riot... 69 00:09:07,250 --> 00:09:09,769 And have us all end up like poor Monsieur Golovine? 70 00:09:09,770 --> 00:09:11,890 That wasn't your fault. Yes, it was. 71 00:09:13,130 --> 00:09:17,169 I have to live with that. No, hang on a second. We need you. 72 00:09:17,170 --> 00:09:19,729 You're the one who said we should get people on our side 73 00:09:19,730 --> 00:09:21,770 and do something. Well, I was wrong, wasn't I? 74 00:09:36,530 --> 00:09:40,249 Welcome to the inner circle, Monsieur de Pins. 75 00:09:40,250 --> 00:09:44,050 Now you are a noble, I trust you'll make yourself at home. 76 00:09:51,690 --> 00:09:54,449 You could be quite a success around here, my dear Guillaume. 77 00:09:54,450 --> 00:09:56,810 I have to pinch myself, to be honest. 78 00:09:57,730 --> 00:10:01,889 It doesn't feel real. Be warned, Versailles is a lot more 79 00:10:01,890 --> 00:10:04,889 accommodating when you leave your soul at the door. 80 00:10:04,890 --> 00:10:07,210 We all made a lot of sacrifices to be part of it. 81 00:10:09,410 --> 00:10:10,450 Yeah. 82 00:10:11,610 --> 00:10:13,609 I just hope they're worth it. 83 00:10:13,610 --> 00:10:16,210 Well, that depends on your viewpoint. 84 00:10:18,450 --> 00:10:20,530 You had to recant your faith, did you not? 85 00:10:23,250 --> 00:10:25,850 I was a soldier and a tradesman before. 86 00:10:27,530 --> 00:10:29,569 But look where I am now. 87 00:10:29,570 --> 00:10:30,730 No regrets? 88 00:10:32,690 --> 00:10:35,130 You do what you have to do to survive. 89 00:11:03,410 --> 00:11:06,330 Any further news of the commotion in Paris? 90 00:11:07,450 --> 00:11:10,370 The dissident printer has been dealt with. 91 00:11:11,330 --> 00:11:13,569 Permanently. 92 00:11:13,570 --> 00:11:18,050 Good. Keep a watching brief on the streets. 93 00:11:24,810 --> 00:11:27,529 Look, I know you were there last night. 94 00:11:27,530 --> 00:11:30,930 The prisoner must have been very close to the king. 95 00:11:32,010 --> 00:11:36,530 The unfortunate soul took his own life, and with his life his story. 96 00:11:40,010 --> 00:11:42,849 He must never be spoken of again. 97 00:11:42,850 --> 00:11:44,130 Is that clear? 98 00:11:53,090 --> 00:11:54,250 Jeanne! 99 00:11:56,050 --> 00:11:57,370 I think you should read this. 100 00:12:03,650 --> 00:12:05,010 He can't do this. What? 101 00:12:06,690 --> 00:12:10,570 "All Protestants must recant or face the consequences." 102 00:12:21,090 --> 00:12:24,089 Does the king really believe he can defy history? 103 00:12:24,090 --> 00:12:26,089 You have me at a loss, madame. 104 00:12:26,090 --> 00:12:29,289 The Edict of Nantes was a declaration of humanity. 105 00:12:29,290 --> 00:12:31,890 Does he wish to return to the Dark Ages? 106 00:12:32,850 --> 00:12:36,010 The king is uniting France as a Catholic state. 107 00:12:37,050 --> 00:12:40,609 One cannot make an omelette without cracking eggshells. 108 00:12:40,610 --> 00:12:44,329 So he wishes to control our minds as well as our bodies? 109 00:12:44,330 --> 00:12:46,610 He will do whatever is necessary. 110 00:12:48,410 --> 00:12:51,290 And the people will be grateful. Then I pity the people. 111 00:12:54,930 --> 00:12:56,689 For the good of the palace, 112 00:12:56,690 --> 00:13:00,810 henceforth, all Protestants will be confined to their rooms. 113 00:13:02,450 --> 00:13:03,850 By order of the king. 114 00:13:15,210 --> 00:13:17,649 Is it entirely necessary to creep up on people like that? 115 00:13:17,650 --> 00:13:19,730 Yes, when stalking a rat. 116 00:13:20,770 --> 00:13:23,209 Very droll. Stick to hurting people, Marchal, 117 00:13:23,210 --> 00:13:25,249 leave the wit to those who can wield it. 118 00:13:25,250 --> 00:13:29,529 You are very close to one or two of the Protestant nobles. 119 00:13:29,530 --> 00:13:33,169 Perhaps. But I am a loyal Catholic. 120 00:13:33,170 --> 00:13:36,410 Albeit with a reputation for bending the rules. 121 00:13:37,370 --> 00:13:39,890 Perhaps even with a skill in forgery? 122 00:13:41,930 --> 00:13:45,890 That's preposterous. Has your wit deserted you now? 123 00:13:47,170 --> 00:13:49,530 Has your conscience deserted you? 124 00:13:52,330 --> 00:13:53,810 See that you remain in the palace. 125 00:14:45,530 --> 00:14:48,649 Princess Isabella, you are most welcome, dear cousin. 126 00:14:48,650 --> 00:14:53,289 Good. Now, I have all the relevant paperwork from my father, but I'll 127 00:14:53,290 --> 00:14:57,890 need a full list of my duties, and advice on the appropriate wardrobe. 128 00:14:59,130 --> 00:15:02,449 You are the one who's on my side, aren't you? 129 00:15:02,450 --> 00:15:05,850 I think you and I will get along like a house on fire. 130 00:15:07,330 --> 00:15:11,690 I do have some butterflies, to be honest, about meeting the king. 131 00:15:12,850 --> 00:15:16,969 I have no doubt he will find you a delightful surprise. 132 00:15:16,970 --> 00:15:19,490 She's the Infanta of Portugal, Sire. 133 00:15:23,730 --> 00:15:26,449 She has been considered a potential match. 134 00:15:26,450 --> 00:15:30,209 A new wife has been thrust upon me without my permission? 135 00:15:30,210 --> 00:15:34,049 I believe the Princess Palatine has planned it. 136 00:15:34,050 --> 00:15:38,449 She may be meddlesome, but she's no political animal. 137 00:15:38,450 --> 00:15:41,930 No, someone else is behind this particular plot... 138 00:15:49,250 --> 00:15:50,735 I had the bresaola brought in from 139 00:15:50,747 --> 00:15:52,329 Valtellina, in the Alps of Lombardy. 140 00:15:52,330 --> 00:15:53,849 You should try it. 141 00:15:53,850 --> 00:15:58,009 One could surmise you do not trust our French food. 142 00:15:58,010 --> 00:16:02,290 It's too rich for me. My stomach favours the plainer things. 143 00:16:03,530 --> 00:16:05,090 Your grapes are sweet. 144 00:16:06,010 --> 00:16:08,690 But Roman wine is too tart for my tastes. 145 00:16:11,970 --> 00:16:13,649 And what of our proposal? 146 00:16:13,650 --> 00:16:16,729 I trust it has whet your appetite afresh. 147 00:16:16,730 --> 00:16:19,329 If I am to strike a deal with the Vatican, 148 00:16:19,330 --> 00:16:20,769 I'd like to negotiate terms. 149 00:16:20,770 --> 00:16:23,129 You're not in a negotiating position. 150 00:16:23,130 --> 00:16:26,409 Now my niece is Queen of Spain, as you anticipate, 151 00:16:26,410 --> 00:16:30,129 I would indeed like to expand my empire to include Portugal. 152 00:16:30,130 --> 00:16:31,649 And this would please the Vatican. 153 00:16:31,650 --> 00:16:33,850 But I will not marry the Infanta. 154 00:16:38,090 --> 00:16:42,089 The Church wishes to facilitate an alliance built on blood, 155 00:16:42,090 --> 00:16:43,970 not risk the spilling of it. 156 00:16:48,690 --> 00:16:50,810 I will take Portugal my own way. 157 00:16:53,090 --> 00:16:59,369 This marriage is essential for consummating our new arrangement. 158 00:16:59,370 --> 00:17:02,250 Unless you want the world to know who you really are. 159 00:17:05,610 --> 00:17:09,249 I am the son of Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. 160 00:17:09,250 --> 00:17:11,770 And no man alive can prove otherwise. 161 00:17:16,130 --> 00:17:18,890 In that case I should leave immediately. 162 00:17:23,250 --> 00:17:26,129 The Pope will wish to confirm your excommunication 163 00:17:26,130 --> 00:17:27,169 as a matter of priority. 164 00:17:27,170 --> 00:17:30,969 Well, that will be hard to achieve when I invite you to stay 165 00:17:30,970 --> 00:17:32,090 a while longer. 166 00:17:37,610 --> 00:17:41,250 You would dare treat a servant of Rome as your hostage? 167 00:17:42,170 --> 00:17:45,130 No. Certainly not. 168 00:17:51,290 --> 00:17:52,530 As my guest. 169 00:18:01,770 --> 00:18:03,090 Corpus Christi. Amen. 170 00:18:11,690 --> 00:18:12,730 Corpus Christi. 171 00:18:21,170 --> 00:18:22,210 Corpus Christi. 172 00:18:29,050 --> 00:18:30,730 Corpus Christi. 173 00:18:36,970 --> 00:18:40,369 Congratulations, Sire. They're recanting in their droves. 174 00:18:40,370 --> 00:18:42,209 They are wise and loyal. 175 00:18:42,210 --> 00:18:43,889 And what happens to those who refuse? 176 00:18:43,890 --> 00:18:48,689 Draw up a list so we might assess the scale of the challenge. 177 00:18:48,690 --> 00:18:52,409 And you don't wish to discuss this with the council? 178 00:18:52,410 --> 00:18:55,090 I don't think that's necessary. Do you? 179 00:19:50,490 --> 00:19:53,090 I am sick at the thought of who we have become. 180 00:19:58,010 --> 00:20:00,169 You're making a grave mistake. 181 00:20:00,170 --> 00:20:03,169 You are treating your people with cruelty. All of us. 182 00:20:03,170 --> 00:20:05,969 I am doing my duty to my country as best I can, 183 00:20:05,970 --> 00:20:08,849 after much prayer and consideration. 184 00:20:08,850 --> 00:20:12,769 You're behaving like a god, but you're not even a real king. 185 00:20:12,770 --> 00:20:17,249 I know exactly who I've become, a man chosen by God as his ruler. 186 00:20:17,250 --> 00:20:20,769 So why do you feel the need to throw your weight about? 187 00:20:20,770 --> 00:20:23,409 Why do you have to prove you're not just another lackey from Rome? 188 00:20:23,410 --> 00:20:26,089 I don't have to prove anything, I'm following God's will. 189 00:20:26,090 --> 00:20:27,409 Bullshit! 190 00:20:27,410 --> 00:20:29,609 You're making it up as you go along. 191 00:20:29,610 --> 00:20:32,489 God didn't choose you any more than he chose me. 192 00:20:32,490 --> 00:20:35,649 We're just another pair of squabbling brothers, 193 00:20:35,650 --> 00:20:38,889 and I need obey you no longer. You will do as you are bid! 194 00:20:38,890 --> 00:20:40,890 You're a fake and we both know it. 195 00:20:46,930 --> 00:20:48,529 Come on, then. 196 00:20:48,530 --> 00:20:52,010 Let's see which one of us God favours. 197 00:20:52,930 --> 00:20:57,569 You've already killed our father, what's to stop you from killing me? 198 00:20:57,570 --> 00:21:03,170 Let's find out which one of us is Cain, and which is Abel. 199 00:21:32,730 --> 00:21:34,210 The good old days! 200 00:21:36,490 --> 00:21:38,729 You weren't invited. 201 00:21:38,730 --> 00:21:41,369 I was hoping you might be able to help me, 202 00:21:41,370 --> 00:21:43,569 but it seems like you are more in need of assistance. 203 00:21:43,570 --> 00:21:45,009 What do you want? 204 00:21:45,010 --> 00:21:47,609 Perhaps you're aware of what's happening at Versailles. 205 00:21:47,610 --> 00:21:50,089 Or are you just too busy? 206 00:21:50,090 --> 00:21:53,489 I'm getting inebriated and having fun. 207 00:21:53,490 --> 00:21:56,570 Really? Fun? So where's the light in your eye? 208 00:22:02,890 --> 00:22:05,289 You took an extra card. He didn't. 209 00:22:05,290 --> 00:22:06,690 Yes, he did, I saw him. 210 00:22:09,210 --> 00:22:10,810 Bloody cheat! 211 00:22:16,490 --> 00:22:18,530 For God's sake! 212 00:22:19,530 --> 00:22:23,490 OK, that's quite enough fun for today, Your Highness. 213 00:22:41,810 --> 00:22:43,090 Come on, then. 214 00:22:45,890 --> 00:22:49,289 What? You owe us an explanation. 215 00:22:49,290 --> 00:22:50,849 There's nothing to explain. 216 00:22:50,850 --> 00:22:53,569 Whatever's happened, you are a shadow of who you once were. 217 00:22:53,570 --> 00:22:56,969 Don't think you can worm your way that easily back into my breeches. 218 00:22:56,970 --> 00:22:59,209 I haven't the slightest intention. 219 00:22:59,210 --> 00:23:01,289 Then fuck off and leave me alone. 220 00:23:01,290 --> 00:23:03,409 That's not fair, Philippe. 221 00:23:03,410 --> 00:23:06,049 You deserve better. What's the problem? 222 00:23:06,050 --> 00:23:09,809 I am who I'm meant to be, good old Philippe, life and soul, 223 00:23:09,810 --> 00:23:14,690 enjoys a party and cares only for pleasure. 224 00:23:17,050 --> 00:23:18,930 You are a lot more than that. 225 00:23:20,490 --> 00:23:21,730 Am I, really? 226 00:23:23,930 --> 00:23:25,290 I don't recognise you any more. 227 00:23:32,970 --> 00:23:34,410 Neither do I. 228 00:23:46,130 --> 00:23:49,049 Louis has done this to you, hasn't he? 229 00:23:49,050 --> 00:23:52,050 He's doing it to all of us, one way or another. 230 00:23:54,650 --> 00:23:56,169 You have to talk to him, 231 00:23:56,170 --> 00:24:00,690 Philippe, he doesn't listen to anyone else. You can't just give up. 232 00:24:04,210 --> 00:24:05,450 He's gone too far. 233 00:24:07,530 --> 00:24:09,330 I can't reach him any more. 234 00:24:17,330 --> 00:24:19,730 Whatever your brother's done to you, it's a damned shame. 235 00:24:44,890 --> 00:24:48,450 It is an honour to be offered an audience, Your Grace. 236 00:24:49,530 --> 00:24:52,610 But I can't imagine how I can be of assistance. 237 00:24:54,130 --> 00:24:58,090 They tell me no-one else knows the king's mind as well as you. 238 00:25:00,650 --> 00:25:04,050 Lately, His Majesty has kept very much to himself. 239 00:25:05,010 --> 00:25:08,929 He should really have discussed the Edict of Nantes with me, 240 00:25:08,930 --> 00:25:11,889 before taking such radical action. 241 00:25:11,890 --> 00:25:13,210 Do you disapprove? 242 00:25:14,490 --> 00:25:16,089 As guardians of Europe, 243 00:25:16,090 --> 00:25:19,490 the Church only wishes to maintain a stable peace. 244 00:25:20,890 --> 00:25:23,889 Despite readily offering your support in war? 245 00:25:23,890 --> 00:25:26,809 Louis is challenging the very authority of our Church. 246 00:25:26,810 --> 00:25:31,010 On the contrary, this demonstrates his loyalty as a Catholic. 247 00:25:36,410 --> 00:25:40,370 I wondered what he could see in a low-born noble such as you. 248 00:25:41,930 --> 00:25:45,730 If only our princesses shared your faith and intellect. 249 00:25:51,130 --> 00:25:53,810 Louis wants to consolidate his empire. 250 00:25:55,050 --> 00:25:56,569 This pleases the Pope, 251 00:25:56,570 --> 00:26:02,689 but our relationship can only be secured if he will marry Isabella. 252 00:26:02,690 --> 00:26:07,089 The king makes his own decisions. 253 00:26:07,090 --> 00:26:12,850 And if he does not comply he will be excommunicated. 254 00:26:14,410 --> 00:26:18,129 As a devout Catholic, I am sure you would not wish his soul 255 00:26:18,130 --> 00:26:20,450 to be damned as well as his empire. 256 00:26:36,490 --> 00:26:38,290 I am not disturbing His Majesty? 257 00:26:40,010 --> 00:26:42,049 You are always welcome, you know that. 258 00:26:42,050 --> 00:26:44,690 Not in recent times, if I may be so bold. 259 00:26:49,250 --> 00:26:50,970 I have been preoccupied. 260 00:26:51,890 --> 00:26:55,209 Because of your dealings with the Vatican? 261 00:26:55,210 --> 00:26:59,570 Indeed. They have been a thorn in my side for decades. 262 00:27:01,890 --> 00:27:04,489 That is why you must marry Isabella. 263 00:27:04,490 --> 00:27:06,969 You will have the support of the Vatican and power in Europe 264 00:27:06,970 --> 00:27:09,649 like never before. But the Church would control me. 265 00:27:09,650 --> 00:27:12,089 You need the Church, just as the Church needs you. 266 00:27:12,090 --> 00:27:14,649 They think they have me cornered, but I will not accept defeat. 267 00:27:14,650 --> 00:27:16,569 This is not a battle. No, it is a war. 268 00:27:16,570 --> 00:27:18,130 One that you can't win. 269 00:27:19,610 --> 00:27:22,130 They will excommunicate you, Louis. 270 00:27:27,770 --> 00:27:29,770 You spoke with Cardinal Leto? 271 00:27:35,650 --> 00:27:38,329 You? The only one I can truly trust? 272 00:27:38,330 --> 00:27:42,130 The Church is a terrifying enemy, you dare not defy them. 273 00:27:43,290 --> 00:27:45,369 You betray me, my own heart? 274 00:27:45,370 --> 00:27:49,129 Think about it, Louis. You can have it all. But not you? 275 00:27:49,130 --> 00:27:50,649 I am a small sacrifice, 276 00:27:50,650 --> 00:27:54,329 for you to save yourself and everything you ever dreamed of. 277 00:27:54,330 --> 00:27:55,809 I will never give in to blackmail. 278 00:27:55,810 --> 00:28:00,969 You said it yourself, you have to do what is right for you, 279 00:28:00,970 --> 00:28:02,490 and for France. 280 00:28:28,010 --> 00:28:31,890 All this beauty, and now I'm forbidden even the sunshine. 281 00:28:33,410 --> 00:28:35,450 The persecution is complete. 282 00:28:37,370 --> 00:28:39,849 Then it's a good time for you to leave. 283 00:28:39,850 --> 00:28:42,089 I can't even leave my room. 284 00:28:42,090 --> 00:28:45,570 I'm sure I could twist a few arms, grease a few palms. 285 00:28:47,010 --> 00:28:49,210 You would have me accept defeat? 286 00:28:52,090 --> 00:28:54,609 Sometimes I wish I was born with morals. 287 00:28:54,610 --> 00:28:57,289 We're all born with morals. 288 00:28:57,290 --> 00:29:00,249 Only some of us choose to keep them. 289 00:29:00,250 --> 00:29:03,089 Maybe that's what I love in you. 290 00:29:03,090 --> 00:29:05,330 Maybe that's why we can never have a happy ending. 291 00:29:20,970 --> 00:29:24,370 What are you doing? Protesting, the only way we know how. 292 00:29:31,650 --> 00:29:33,010 Goodbye. 293 00:29:56,530 --> 00:29:57,570 Choices. 294 00:29:58,770 --> 00:30:01,249 They are what define us as human. 295 00:30:01,250 --> 00:30:03,529 Wouldn't you agree, Bishop? 296 00:30:03,530 --> 00:30:06,009 The challenge of our existence, 297 00:30:06,010 --> 00:30:09,850 in choosing one thing, we must reject another. 298 00:30:11,970 --> 00:30:14,569 I've followed the Church my whole life. 299 00:30:14,570 --> 00:30:16,690 She is a wise and loving mother. 300 00:30:22,010 --> 00:30:24,130 My mother had wisdom of her own. 301 00:30:25,130 --> 00:30:29,650 Even faced with an impossible dilemma, she understood her duty... 302 00:30:31,850 --> 00:30:34,210 ..more than the world will ever know. 303 00:30:36,330 --> 00:30:40,770 God gave us his Holy Church, but it was man who based it in Rome, yes? 304 00:30:41,810 --> 00:30:43,210 St Paul himself. 305 00:30:44,370 --> 00:30:48,769 But if the interests of Rome did not comply with ours, 306 00:30:48,770 --> 00:30:51,770 whose side would God choose? 307 00:30:54,610 --> 00:31:00,009 I cannot answer, except to say that as king, 308 00:31:00,010 --> 00:31:02,890 you were chosen by God. 309 00:31:04,730 --> 00:31:08,409 And if this king were to become the leader of our Church, 310 00:31:08,410 --> 00:31:13,769 he would require a bishop with great authority, 311 00:31:13,770 --> 00:31:16,530 one who would only be answerable to the king. 312 00:31:36,010 --> 00:31:37,730 Royal authority is sacred. 313 00:31:39,490 --> 00:31:42,129 God established kings as his ministers, 314 00:31:42,130 --> 00:31:44,730 and reigns through them over the land. 315 00:31:56,170 --> 00:32:01,769 The royal throne is not the throne of a man, 316 00:32:01,770 --> 00:32:04,170 but the throne of God himself. 317 00:32:06,210 --> 00:32:13,290 God blesses you, Louis, supreme leader of his Church in France. 318 00:33:15,730 --> 00:33:17,450 You missed the ceremony. 319 00:33:21,970 --> 00:33:24,570 I know why you can't face your brother. 320 00:33:27,170 --> 00:33:29,770 It concerns the prisoner, doesn't it? 321 00:33:31,850 --> 00:33:33,649 He's dead now. 322 00:33:33,650 --> 00:33:34,730 Why do you care? 323 00:33:40,930 --> 00:33:43,450 I have devoted my life to your family. 324 00:33:45,450 --> 00:33:47,490 I need you to tell me the truth. 325 00:33:51,290 --> 00:33:55,330 The king is not who he claims to be, is he? 326 00:34:20,570 --> 00:34:27,929 Cardinal. I trust you enjoyed your sojourn in Versailles. 327 00:34:27,930 --> 00:34:32,449 Please give His Holiness my very best wishes on your return. 328 00:34:32,450 --> 00:34:35,089 I will tell him everything that has happened here. 329 00:34:35,090 --> 00:34:37,249 He will understand, evidently, 330 00:34:37,250 --> 00:34:40,489 that one cannot be excommunicated from one's own Church. 331 00:34:40,490 --> 00:34:44,329 You should also tell him that I appreciate his kind offer, 332 00:34:44,330 --> 00:34:46,169 but I no longer need his support. 333 00:34:46,170 --> 00:34:51,649 I expect he will reopen discussions with Emperor Leopold, post-haste. 334 00:34:51,650 --> 00:34:55,130 Incidentally, I plan to take Portugal regardless. 335 00:34:58,610 --> 00:35:01,929 You have cut yourself adrift, Louis. 336 00:35:01,930 --> 00:35:03,490 There can be no return. 337 00:35:22,650 --> 00:35:25,249 Today you have the bearing of the victor. 338 00:35:25,250 --> 00:35:28,170 But tomorrow, I suspect, may be different. 339 00:35:54,290 --> 00:35:55,609 My hands are shaking. 340 00:35:55,610 --> 00:35:57,129 That's perfectly normal. 341 00:35:57,130 --> 00:36:01,329 The king is no ordinary man. Just be yourself. 342 00:36:01,330 --> 00:36:02,770 I know he'll love you. 343 00:36:20,410 --> 00:36:25,450 Your Majesty Isabella Braganza, the Infanta of Portugal. 344 00:36:26,490 --> 00:36:28,529 You are indeed delightful. 345 00:36:28,530 --> 00:36:30,329 Thank you, Your Majesty. 346 00:36:30,330 --> 00:36:33,129 My father offers you his very best wishes, 347 00:36:33,130 --> 00:36:35,570 along with an extensive portfolio. 348 00:36:43,770 --> 00:36:49,049 Tell me, would you marry a king who has separated from the Vatican? 349 00:36:49,050 --> 00:36:52,129 To me it shows strength of character. 350 00:36:52,130 --> 00:36:54,490 I like a man who thinks for himself. 351 00:36:55,810 --> 00:36:58,010 And have you ever lain with a man? 352 00:36:59,650 --> 00:37:00,850 No, Sire. 353 00:37:08,370 --> 00:37:09,410 Truly? 354 00:37:12,690 --> 00:37:15,370 Well, perhaps one or two. 355 00:37:16,570 --> 00:37:20,729 I thought as much. That would mean I've acquired some valuable skills. 356 00:37:20,730 --> 00:37:21,930 Good. 357 00:37:24,530 --> 00:37:27,769 I rather hoped our relationship would start based on honesty. 358 00:37:27,770 --> 00:37:31,050 Does His Majesty plan to continue taking lovers? 359 00:37:33,890 --> 00:37:35,370 You said you sought honesty, Sire. 360 00:37:38,130 --> 00:37:41,649 Your candour is refreshing, if ill-advised. 361 00:37:41,650 --> 00:37:45,769 You need instruction in preparing for the wedding. 362 00:37:45,770 --> 00:37:48,050 Madame de Maintenon will oblige. 363 00:37:49,370 --> 00:37:50,610 Yes, Sire. 364 00:38:00,330 --> 00:38:01,730 And for the record... 365 00:38:03,290 --> 00:38:05,410 ..the answer to your question is no. 366 00:38:29,090 --> 00:38:31,850 I hear you met with the king in my absence. 367 00:38:32,970 --> 00:38:35,889 It was a casual conversation. 368 00:38:35,890 --> 00:38:39,009 And what are you planning for the Protestants? 369 00:38:39,010 --> 00:38:41,769 You're far too squeamish about these things. 370 00:38:41,770 --> 00:38:43,090 I'm not squeamish. 371 00:38:44,290 --> 00:38:46,089 I have moral courage. 372 00:38:46,090 --> 00:38:48,129 There's a big difference. 373 00:38:48,130 --> 00:38:51,169 The king requires us to be on the same side. 374 00:38:51,170 --> 00:38:52,650 I suggest you join it. 375 00:38:55,650 --> 00:38:57,449 We weren't expecting you, Colbert. 376 00:38:57,450 --> 00:38:59,529 I heard you were unwell. 377 00:38:59,530 --> 00:39:03,329 It is my duty to attend all council meetings. 378 00:39:03,330 --> 00:39:06,809 I have drawn up a list of Protestant families in Paris 379 00:39:06,810 --> 00:39:09,449 who have yet to comply. Then they should be confronted. 380 00:39:09,450 --> 00:39:11,329 Confronted, Sire? 381 00:39:11,330 --> 00:39:14,169 Those who have not recanted should be arrested. 382 00:39:14,170 --> 00:39:16,529 Their possessions destroyed or confiscated. 383 00:39:16,530 --> 00:39:19,129 And there will be special treatment for their preachers. 384 00:39:19,130 --> 00:39:23,409 Monsieur Marchal, you will assemble all men at your disposal. 385 00:39:23,410 --> 00:39:26,249 They will strike across Paris in unison tonight. 386 00:39:26,250 --> 00:39:29,729 You will arrest the rich, the poor and those in between. 387 00:39:29,730 --> 00:39:32,330 There shall be no warning and no mercy. 388 00:39:39,690 --> 00:39:41,770 Do you have a problem with that? 389 00:39:48,450 --> 00:39:50,730 Monsieur Marchal, I'm giving you an order. 390 00:40:07,610 --> 00:40:08,890 No more. 391 00:40:40,210 --> 00:40:44,250 Forgive me, I must speak with you urgently. 392 00:40:51,330 --> 00:40:54,249 Whatever I'm accused of, there can be no proof. 393 00:40:54,250 --> 00:40:58,370 You're not in trouble, but your friends are in severe danger. 394 00:41:03,170 --> 00:41:05,889 I am not leaving. For God's sakes, wake up! 395 00:41:05,890 --> 00:41:07,969 You must get out of France now. 396 00:41:07,970 --> 00:41:09,649 This is my home. 397 00:41:09,650 --> 00:41:11,129 I am a loyal subject. 398 00:41:11,130 --> 00:41:12,209 I'm as French as you are. 399 00:41:12,210 --> 00:41:16,529 Louis has ordered all Protestants be rounded up tonight. 400 00:41:16,530 --> 00:41:18,489 Including those outside the palace? 401 00:41:18,490 --> 00:41:20,089 I fear for their souls even more. 402 00:41:20,090 --> 00:41:21,529 God knows what he'll do with them. 403 00:41:21,530 --> 00:41:24,009 I must go to my father. They'll arrest you for certain. 404 00:41:24,010 --> 00:41:25,090 Try and stop me. 405 00:41:26,410 --> 00:41:27,770 All right. 406 00:41:52,890 --> 00:41:55,650 Monsieur Marchal is nowhere to be found. 407 00:41:56,810 --> 00:41:59,089 I don't need him. Louvois can oversee the operation. 408 00:41:59,090 --> 00:42:01,729 He has no lack of moral fibre. 409 00:42:01,730 --> 00:42:03,929 Are the troops prepared? Yes, Sire. 410 00:42:03,930 --> 00:42:07,449 But it seems your brother has left the palace also, 411 00:42:07,450 --> 00:42:10,210 bound for his chateau at Saint-Cloud. 412 00:42:11,850 --> 00:42:14,530 Does His Majesty wish to bring him back? 413 00:42:16,370 --> 00:42:19,890 He no longer has the stomach for battle. Let him go. 414 00:43:13,010 --> 00:43:15,290 Not so big without your musketeers, are you? 415 00:43:18,490 --> 00:43:19,690 Do I know you? 416 00:43:25,170 --> 00:43:26,730 Where's the shoemaker's sister? 417 00:43:30,330 --> 00:43:33,650 No. Not here. But I'll give her a message. 418 00:43:35,890 --> 00:43:37,369 Hey! 419 00:43:37,370 --> 00:43:39,049 Hey! Hey, stop! 420 00:43:39,050 --> 00:43:40,610 Stop. 421 00:43:45,610 --> 00:43:48,529 What do you want? I came to warn you. 422 00:43:48,530 --> 00:43:52,010 What's happened? Have you recanted your faith? 423 00:43:53,090 --> 00:43:54,369 Over my dead body. 424 00:43:54,370 --> 00:43:56,209 Then you must leave Paris now. 425 00:43:56,210 --> 00:43:57,524 You're in danger. He works for the king, 426 00:43:57,549 --> 00:43:59,889 don't forget. Ignore him. 427 00:43:59,890 --> 00:44:04,330 Ignore me if you wish. But you should know, a storm is coming. 428 00:44:06,810 --> 00:44:07,970 Damn right it is. 429 00:44:19,410 --> 00:44:22,489 And you must always ask permission to address His Majesty. 430 00:44:22,490 --> 00:44:23,569 Just like home. 431 00:44:23,570 --> 00:44:26,209 The king does not like to be questioned directly. 432 00:44:26,210 --> 00:44:28,049 I gathered that. 433 00:44:28,050 --> 00:44:32,170 But you can be my lady-in-waiting. You can keep me right. 434 00:44:45,210 --> 00:44:46,450 Are you all right? 435 00:44:47,690 --> 00:44:48,770 I feel flushed. 436 00:44:50,010 --> 00:44:51,810 Perhaps I'm coming down with a fever. 437 00:44:56,330 --> 00:44:57,410 You know... 438 00:45:00,370 --> 00:45:01,610 ..you can talk to me. 439 00:45:04,690 --> 00:45:06,170 I wouldn't be so sure. 440 00:45:08,730 --> 00:45:10,729 The Church was behind this from the beginning. 441 00:45:10,730 --> 00:45:12,970 Please, don't try and tell me you weren't involved too. 442 00:45:19,770 --> 00:45:21,450 It doesn't matter. 443 00:45:24,930 --> 00:45:26,890 We were fated from the start. 444 00:45:30,090 --> 00:45:33,090 The king could never marry someone lowborn like me. 445 00:45:38,890 --> 00:45:40,930 We are all simply a commodity. 446 00:45:45,210 --> 00:45:47,890 We just have to do what's expected of us. 447 00:45:51,370 --> 00:45:53,090 I have done nothing else. 448 00:45:58,410 --> 00:45:59,810 That is why it hurts. 449 00:46:03,690 --> 00:46:06,930 I've lost the man I love, because it is God's will. 450 00:46:11,410 --> 00:46:13,210 Marriages are like death. 451 00:46:15,890 --> 00:46:18,650 The time and the season are marked and... 452 00:46:20,210 --> 00:46:21,450 ..you can't escape. 453 00:46:49,050 --> 00:46:51,650 I only wish what's best for my country. 454 00:46:52,930 --> 00:46:55,369 So you are doing what you believe in. 455 00:46:55,370 --> 00:46:59,249 Yet I've lost Philippe and Fabien in the process. 456 00:46:59,250 --> 00:47:03,370 For the first time, you have power on your own terms entirely. 457 00:47:04,450 --> 00:47:06,890 You are right to question yourself. 458 00:47:08,130 --> 00:47:09,690 But you have won, Sire. 459 00:47:16,090 --> 00:47:18,129 Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, 460 00:47:18,130 --> 00:47:19,649 blessed art thou amongst women 461 00:47:19,650 --> 00:47:21,849 and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. 462 00:47:21,850 --> 00:47:24,289 Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. 463 00:47:25,330 --> 00:47:27,889 Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now, 464 00:47:27,890 --> 00:47:29,289 and at the hour of our death. 465 00:47:32,410 --> 00:47:35,050 Your presence is required, madame. 466 00:47:48,890 --> 00:47:50,489 Sire. 467 00:47:50,490 --> 00:47:54,050 Let us not waste any time. I wish to marry tonight. 468 00:47:55,050 --> 00:47:57,329 Yes, of course, Sire. 469 00:47:57,330 --> 00:48:00,050 I'll fetch Isabella. That won't be necessary. 470 00:48:02,730 --> 00:48:04,130 I don't understand. 471 00:48:09,810 --> 00:48:11,090 Francoise... 472 00:48:12,570 --> 00:48:14,210 ..will you marry me? 473 00:48:47,850 --> 00:48:50,090 Open the door! No! 474 00:48:58,490 --> 00:48:59,929 Get out! 475 00:49:04,330 --> 00:49:06,129 You bastards are out of control. 476 00:49:06,130 --> 00:49:08,209 I should've slit your throat when I had the chance. 477 00:49:08,210 --> 00:49:09,769 That means he was telling the truth. 478 00:49:13,730 --> 00:49:15,690 Come on! Bastards! Get off her! 479 00:50:15,370 --> 00:50:17,689 Come on! Come on! 480 00:50:17,690 --> 00:50:20,330 Stand back. We just want the girl. 481 00:50:25,210 --> 00:50:26,730 Let's go. 482 00:50:42,210 --> 00:50:44,170 No, Father! Get those over there. 483 00:50:48,770 --> 00:50:50,210 No! No! 484 00:50:52,530 --> 00:50:54,249 This is wrong, Louvois! 485 00:50:54,250 --> 00:50:55,330 This is the law. 486 00:51:07,690 --> 00:51:09,330 Where is your Protestant God now? 487 00:51:16,530 --> 00:51:19,290 My God will curse your king for this! 488 00:51:25,050 --> 00:51:31,729 Respice, quaesumus, Domine, super hos famulos tuos, 489 00:51:31,730 --> 00:51:35,049 et institutis tuis, 490 00:51:35,050 --> 00:51:41,289 quibus propagationem humani generis ordinasti, 491 00:51:41,290 --> 00:51:47,729 benignus assiste, ut qui te auctore junguntur, 492 00:51:47,730 --> 00:51:55,089 te auxiliante serventur. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. 493 00:51:55,090 --> 00:51:57,850 Amen. Amen. 494 00:52:29,810 --> 00:52:32,530 Get up there. Up you go. 495 00:52:58,050 --> 00:53:01,770 The king must be stopped, whatever it takes. 496 00:53:10,394 --> 00:53:17,094 *CREDITS*