Good morning.
Are you preoccupied, my love?
I went to bed last night happier than I have ever been.
But then I woke up.
I'm sorry.
You owe me no apology.
I know how much you have sacrificed for me.
I have everything a king could ever want.
Except a queen.
That is why you married me in secret.
What are you doing?
To protect your reputation. For the good of the crown.
It is enough that you and I know the truth.
Do you ever think about what you will leave behind when you die?
Just ashes and fading memories...
..or something that will last for all eternity?
You have already built something for eternity.
A palace.
An empire.
Yes, but at what cost?
I will bring the Dauphin to Versailles.
It is time for him to learn what it is to be King.
And your brother?
What of him?
Perhaps you should let him go.
Allow him his freedom.
What makes you say that?
Well, sometimes,
it is not the future that stands in our way, but the past.
No.
The force that binds us together is stronger than the force that
drives us apart.
I need him.
And he needs me.
It's Monsieur Marchal, sire.
He's been seen. Where?
In the town during the disturbances last night.
Sire, we must assume he knows everything.
He had already guessed there was a close connection between
yourself and the prisoner in the mask.
For all his loyalty in the past, he is now a deadly threat.
Send for musketeers.
Search every building, every nook and cranny.
Tell them he must be found.
I will take charge of the search myself.
Sire?
If he resists?
Hey.
You think you can return to a normal life?
Yeah.
I'd like you to join us.
Nah.
I have my own plans.
What sort of plans?
Bastien.
We got word of a carriage of muskets being transported
from the palace tomorrow.
We're going to raid the convoy.
Are you mad? You'll all be slaughtered like lambs!
Well, if I'm going down,
I'm bringing some of Louis's men with me. Musketeers!
You, go upstairs.
Hey, get over here.
We're looking for a fugitive.
Marchal.
You may have encountered him before.
Formerly head of the royal police force.
He has no friends here, but as soon as we find him,
you'll be the first to hear.
A purse of gold for whoever turns him in.
Death by hanging for anyone found helping him.
And if you see the Protestant woman who used to work here,
I suggest you turn her in likewise.
Of course.
All right?
You still think you can have a normal life?
Head down to the river.
Check the customs houses.
Yes, sir. Wait. This way.
Try to get him alive.
But if he puts up a fight, do what must be done.
"Thanks to the sterling efforts of our security service,
"a nefarious plot by Protestant anarchists to assassinate
"His Majesty was discovered, thereby compelling His Majesty's
"forces to seize their properties and imprison the ringleaders."
How many?
Over 10,000 imprisoned.
They shall be sent to work the galleys.
And the pastors?
17 executed so far.
I want to meet the people of France.
I want them to see me not as their tormentor but as their saviour.
May we ask how?
The tradition of the thaumaturgy.
I will lay my hands on the people.
To those who doubt, I shall bring faith. To those who grieve, comfort.
To those who are sick, healing.
I think that's an inspired idea, sire.
So will His Majesty bring the people to the palace
for this ceremony?
No. I shall go to them.
To Paris?
By seeing that I trust them, they will know that they can trust me.
Sire, may I urge you to consider the risks of doing this?
I have.
I have also considered the risks of NOT doing it.
Enjoying the good news, my boy?
Do you know the whereabouts of Lorraine?
No, Your Highness. Is it entirely true?
It's the official version of what happened.
Why wouldn't it be?
It's just...I'm worried about my sister and her wellbeing.
Have you seen the chevalier anywhere? No, Your Highness.
She's not on any list, so she'll be safe.
Thank you.
Now then, I've been thinking about your future.
You can no longer rely on the tannery to sustain you,
so we must find you a job.
And with your military background,
we might find you a position within the royal guard.
I shall speak to the King.
That would be an honour, sir.
I've been looking everywhere for Lorraine. Do you know where he is?
Exactly where he should be, Your Highness.
In prison.
Sire, you have gone too far.
A pleasure to see you, too, Princess.
Not only have you destroyed the lives of decent Protestant people,
you have also locked up a man I deeply care for.
The Chevalier de Lorraine.
His actions were in direct opposition to the King's orders.
He was showing loyalty to one of our closest friends!
Something in short supply around here these days.
You should choose your words more wisely, sister.
And your friends.
I am begging you to show mercy.
He and the Duchesse will be deported to Louisiana
at the earliest opportunity.
But he'll not survive the journey.
You might as well execute him now.
Lorraine is responsible for his own actions, as we all are.
I gave him my trust, and he chose to betray it.
And not for the first time.
Where are you going?
To join my husband.
Are you going to stop me?
You are my sister.
And this is your home.
Not any more.
Wait.
Since the day you set foot in this palace,
you have been a source of honesty and charm.
Without you and my brother,
Versailles would lose some of its sparkle.
And I would lose a part of my soul.
I know that I have lost your trust.
And more than anything in the world, I want it back.
You cannot let her leave, sire.
She'll be back.
And I pray she will not come alone.
Do you think we shall spend the rest of our days in here?
I'm sure if the King puts his mind to it,
he could find us somewhere less salubrious!
Guard! Paper and a pen, if you please.
Where would we be if we had not been caught?
Crossing the border into Italy.
Italy.
Rome.
The perfect mixture of depravity and culture.
What are you doing?
Contacting the only person with whom I still have leverage.
Have this delivered to Monsieur Colbert immediately.
And what would we do in Rome?
We would live happily ever after.
No.
Why not?
Because what you describe is a lunatic dream.
Where would we be without hope?
No sign of him?
Nothing as yet, sire.
Tell them to keep looking.
Now, Bishop, have you consulted the relevant texts for the thaumaturgy?
Yes, sire.
This Sunday is the closest to the harvest moon.
THIS Sunday?
The timing could not be more propitious.
The grace of God will be with you,
and the event will go down in history.
Let us hope for all the right reasons.
There are doubters among us?
I encountered much hostility in the city.
The people may not show the gratitude you expect.
In the absence of Monsieur Marchal, there are concerns over security.
Then you will take over his responsibilities until we can
find a suitable replacement.
You do me great honour, sire,
but I believe we've already found a suitable replacement.
Then, engage him.
Sire! I really do insist...
God will protect me.
And God will show my people the way.
Forgive me.
Old habits die hard.
They came looking for you at the tannery. I know.
Why are they so scared of you?
They believe I'm a threat.
Are you?
We need your help.
For what?
To stop the King.
To make him put an end to our suffering.
Don't waste your time.
If you stand in his way,
he will crush you.
Look...we're just an angry mob.
We don't know what we're doing.
But with you on our side, that would change everything.
He's sent his men to hunt you down like a dog.
Do you feel no anger towards him?
You helped us before. Why not help us now?
Because I've seen more bloodshed
than anyone should see in a lifetime.
So you're a coward.
I have killed, maimed, imprisoned,
tortured and executed.
Some guilty, some less so.
But I have destroyed families.
I've taken fathers from their children.
I have blood on my hands.
It's time to wash it off.
Then, do the right thing.
Or you abandon us.
But if you abandon us, then you abandon justice.
Are you not attending council?
I am slightly below the weather.
Please present my apologies to His Majesty.
I believe congratulations are in order.
For what?
For bravely vanquishing the deadly Protestant assassins.
I obeyed my King.
Oh.
Please, give him this.
It's an estimate of the assets that will accrue from his marriage
to the Infanta.
I trust we'll see you back on your feet again soon?
Yes.
If only to do what is right.
Good day.
To you too.
What are you reading? The latest potboiler?
Hardly.
The world's greatest pessimist.
De La Rochefoucauld.
"How can we know what we want in the future when we don't even
"know what we want now?"
Hm.
Sounds all rather wise to me.
Did my brother send you?
No, I came of my own accord.
Why?
To take you home.
That would please my brother.
It's not for him.
It's for me.
For the Chevalier.
And for you.
Ah! I'm delighted to see you.
Now, I hear that you are intelligent and courteous,
but that you spend too much time chasing girls and foxes.
Well, I... Don't worry, I was the same at your age.
He's grown into a handsome young man.
With a regal bearing.
Don't you agree, madame?
He is the image of his father.
I'm so pleased to meet you.
I do hope we shall be friends.
You haven't lost your tongue since I last saw you, I hope?
No, sire.
"No, sire." You must call me Father.
Yes...Father.
Did you have a task for me?
No.
I simply wish to spend time with you.
Father and son.
And I believe the time has come for you to learn the ropes.
You will not make a good king
if all you know how to do is climb a fence and flirt.
Sire, you remember Guillaume.
Of course.
You saved my brother's life in battle.
And you have left your family and business to live here at Versailles.
I hope this has not caused you too much pain.
It is a price worth paying, if I may serve His Majesty.
This is my son.
He is the future of France.
By entering my service,
you are pledging to protect him and my family from any danger.
Even if it means sacrificing your own life.
Are you ready to do that?
If I die in the line of duty, I would consider it an honour.
The first rule of being a king.
Surround yourself with men you can trust.
Do you really want to remain the rest of your life here,
a sad recluse, all alone, surrounded by nothing but memories?
The Chevalier wants me back?
He needs you.
He's been imprisoned.
Caught pilfering the Communion wine, was he?
He risked his neck to stop a squad
of musketeers destroying the Duchesse d'Angers' castle, actually.
Courage I didn't know he possessed.
He's changed.
Perhaps it's time you changed, too.
So I come back to Versailles
just so that my brother can boss me around and treat me like his poodle.
That's the way he is!
You know that.
He does what he has to do. He's the King.
He'll always be like that.
It doesn't mean he doesn't love you.
We're a family...Philippe.
And families stick together.
"The King invites the sick and infirm to a ceremony of
"thaumaturgy."
What?
Who does he think he is? The saviour?
Look at them.
How can they fall for that?
Come on.
Let's get back to work.
Wait, wait, wait. Hang on a minute.
Can't you see?
What?
This could be our chance. To do what?
To kill the King.
Your Highness.
Madame, if I didn't know better, I'd say you were avoiding me.
Of course not.
I understood we were to discuss the wedding as a matter of some urgency.
Princess, you must understand that His Majesty has many
important things to think about.
And I am still one of them?
Naturally.
But even if you were not, you would surely not lack suitors.
Any eligible prince or king in Europe
would see you as an ideal wife.
I'm not bothered with any prince or king.
I am interested in the King of France.
As are we all, Your Highness.
Now, if you will excuse me.
She lacks nothing in self-confidence, that girl.
Perhaps you should send her back to Portugal and inform her father
that you will take a decision next year.
To keep her here would be to encourage her to...
Believe that she will soon be Queen? Yes.
No.
That will not happen.
Sire?
I cannot see you hurt any longer.
There is only one way to end this speculation.
I see nothing has changed.
The royal family!
My God, he's married her.
Remember, show modesty and self-confidence in equal measure.
Congratulations.
Remind me never to play you at cards.
My dear Infanta. I would like you to meet my son.
It is an honour to meet you, Your Highness.
I see you have inherited your father's looks.
Let us hope you have not inherited his manners.
You two should get to know each other.
I already know many people.
Yes, but none of them are going to be the next King of France.
Stables and fodder...
..one million. Linen...
..200,000.
Wine...900,000.
Gambling...two million.
This is what you owe the Palace of Versailles.
But this is a time of celebration...
..which is why I hereby liberate you from all your debts.
Let us drink and be merry. But...
..let us not forget those less fortunate than ourselves.
The people who fight our wars, till our fields and bake our bread.
We live together, suffer together and share love together.
On Sunday, we will celebrate a grand ceremony of healing,
where I will bless the sick and the needy.
We will celebrate that we are not just one nation.
We are one family.
The King! The King!
I was hoping to see you here tonight.
Good evening, madam.
I would prefer it if you would call me Sister.
We married last night.
Then surely she is Queen?
No.
I am the King's wife.
My congratulations.
You've shown great courage.
I'll give you that.
May we have a word in private?
Congratulations. Thank you.
Welcome to the family.
Shall we play cards?
As you wish.
I warn you. I cheat.
So do I.
I didn't come back for you, Louis. No?
I'm here for myself.
I need you by my side.
There's too much water between us.
I've always tried to stand by you.
And what do I get in return?
What do you want in return?
Lorraine? Free him, if that pleases you.
I saved your life.
How so?
I found our father and stopped the Vatican destroying us.
You wouldn't be here if it wasn't for me.
You didn't just save my life.
You saved our life.
You are still my brother.
And I am still King.
Aren't I?
Yes, you're still King.
And do you have my back?
Come on, let's get out of here.
I'm not leaving without her!
Go. You've already helped me enough.
I will come back for you. Just go!
I promise. Go!
So?
How are you?
Take a wild guess.
I thought you could do with some pampering.
Perhaps after you've taken a bath.
Hang on.
Do you really think we can just pick up where we left off?
I thought you'd be grateful.
I was doing you a favour. No.
You were doing yourself a favour.
What next, sexual favours? Am I your whore now?
I did the decent thing, and this is the thanks I get?
You really want to do the decent thing?
There are dozens of innocent people behind bars.
Why not save them?!
Look, there's nothing you can do for Delphine.
We have to try and forget her now...
..and make the most of what WE'VE got.
Maybe that works for you.
Not for me.
I brought you some sustenance.
Fresh fruit.
Kept my mother fit as a fiddle until she was 95.
Oh.
I think the time for fresh fruit has passed.
The King wishes to see you.
I shall not receive him.
In doing so, you insult him.
Do you know what it says on my coat of arms, Louvois?
No.
It says, "Pro rege saepe...
"pro patria semper."
Country before King.
No-one respects His Majesty more than I.
But he has changed.
He now inspires more fear than love.
He's truly concerned for you.
And I say again.
I shall not receive him.
But, Colbert... I have given him my life.
I will not give him my death.
All my life has led up to this moment.
I must not fail.
And you shall not.
Do you believe in me?
More than ever.
Sire, I would be failing in my duties if I did not urge you
to cancel the ceremony.
And I would be failing in mine if I listened.
I will not let my people down.
And I am not a coward.
To go to Paris is to enter the lion's den
and to put your life at risk. I'm begging you, sire,
do not do this.
I have to.
However, the Dauphin will remain here at the palace.
Check all the houses before the King's arrival.
Search everyone for weapons.
Put a man on every corner.
Tell your men, if in doubt, shoot.
And remember, the King's life is in your hands.
What's wrong with him?!
Kindly open the door, if you please.
Stop for no-one! He'll take you to Amiens.
From there, a horse will carry you to the Dutch border.
Where do you think you're going?
A valiant effort.
Take her back to her cell.
No!
Let her go.
But, Your Highness...
Get her out of here. But His Majest...
You have spoken far too much for today.
You're a good man.
Never forget that.
Come on.
Let's go watch my brother play God!
Now, the King's going to be heavily guarded and his men
will have orders to shoot on sight. So no fuck-ups.
When I give the signal,
you open fire on the guards and the musketeers.
My target is the King.
You don't stand a chance.
You'll be mown down before you've fired a shot.
Right, if the thought of dying scares you, best you leave now.
But if you want to take courage and risk your life for freedom
and justice for your families, then stay.
Better to die in glory than live in misery, I say.
So, are you with us or not?
I'm leaving. For good.
Get him.
No.
Let him go.
We can't take that risk.
I know this man and I trust him.
Let him go.
Do not do this.
You will die.
And the hopes of your people will die with you.
Oh!
You're not attending the thaumaturgy?
No.
Why not?
There was something I wanted to say to you.
Will you please...
..give these documents to the King?
My parting gift.
I pray whatever you have to say to me does not involve finance.
Colbert, we've known one another for many, many years.
And although we've had our...
..disagreements, I admire you more than any other man.
You have sacrificed your life for the King.
And for France.
And if we had not been so busy with our work...
..I'd like to think we could have been friends.
Colbert?
Yah!
The King!
The King! The King! The King!
Where've YOU been? Oh, you know.
Saving damsels in distress from fire-breathing dragons.
All in a day's work.
You searched every house, every shop, and the rooftops?
Yes, sir.
The King! The King! The King!
Let the ceremony begin.
Approach.
The King touches you.
May the Lord heal you.
The King touches you.
May the Lord heal you.
The King touches you.
May the Lord heal you.
The King touches you.
May the Lord heal you.
The King touches you.
May the Lord heal you.
The King touches you. May the Lord heal you.
Protect the King!
No!
Over here, sire!
I realised in that moment I might lose you.
I couldn't let that happen.
Thank you.
Who would have thought that a little girl like that
would one day save the King's life?
It wasn't the King you saved.
It was your brother.
There will always be those who want me dead.
I know. You are King.
I could have NOT been King.
No, Louis.
You have been King since before you were born.
I used to hate you for it.
I was jealous.
You were always centre stage, and I was...
..an unwanted accessory.
And now?
Now I've grown up, I suppose.
I see you for who you really are.
What you have to do is beyond me and anyone I know.
How can I be jealous... of someone that I respect?
Two brothers.
We started this life together.
We must end it together.
Can't have you going round like a scarecrow.
Can we stop fighting?
I'm sorry. I'm just...
..scared, that's all.
So am I.
Still...
Perhaps we should...
Yes.
Perhaps we should.
But first I want you to say it.
What?
You've never said it.
I will if you will.
All right.
I...
..love...
..you.
We were just... I know what you were doing.
There's always a place for you here, Liselotte.
Don't worry. I accepted my fate a long time ago.
I'm married to the two men I love.
Now, come on. Our presence is required in the salon.
Unless you have other plans?
Plans?
No plans.
Open your eyes.
One day, this will belong to you.
The glory. The power.
And the duty that comes with it.
Do I have the strength? The courage? The knowledge? Who am I?
Are you ready to shed tears?
Yes. And blood?
I think so.
The journey that awaits you will be filled with blood and tears.
Not just those of your enemies, but your own.
Those of your people.
Of your loved ones.
You will make mistakes, take the wrong path, heed bad advice.
You will lose your innocence.
Learn that your best friend is in fact your worst enemy.
But trust only in yourself above all others.
Because you are the King.
Chosen by God.
Always look to the future.
That's where obstacles and enemies await you.
But you cannot face the future...
..until you've conquered the past. Then...
..you will be free.
Only then...
..will you be immortal.