The Serpent Queen S2 Episode 3
The Serpent Queen Season 2 Episode 3
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00:15Previously on the serpent Queen burn it down I
00:19Presume you are not so stupid as to leave any survivors that might identify you
00:23You have a choice to make. War with the Protestants or war with the Catholics.
00:27Unless there are another way.
00:29Put word out that we are entering into negotiations with England
00:33but do not agree to any terms without my prior approval.
00:36Are you mad?
00:37You forced my hand.
00:38In fact, the House of Guise will fund the construction of a grand palace along the banks of the Seine.
00:44Perhaps a trip across the Channel would be a welcome break.
00:47England, I shall leave Henry here with you.
00:49What?
00:50My cousin wrote to me saying that she would help me in my time of need.
00:53I'm sure you've been fooled by four Juliet, Majesty.
00:55What?
00:56There's always a price.
00:57If price is my children, then you already know that is a price I'm not willing to pay.
01:01You've already buried four.
01:03Hello, cousin.
01:05I must travel to Italy and I need someone to keep an eye on you.
01:08Charles is your king first and your brother second.
01:11And I speak especially to you, won't you?
01:12Mother, you overestimate me.
01:15I'm all bark.
01:17Enough!
01:18Then bark less.
01:19Do you think mother will ever really let me rule?
01:21You can't wait for anybody to give you permission, Charles.
01:24The king attending a Protestant service was a provocation unto itself.
01:28Equal to mass murder?
01:30We demand satisfaction!
01:32There's a rumor going around.
01:33There may have been some survivors.
01:49When Edith rose from the dead, everything I had tried to subvert threatened to come
02:14to pass.
02:15Come on!
02:16Ironic, isn't it?
02:17That a miracle would prove the greatest obstacle to peace.
02:42You said the doors were locked.
02:44They were.
02:45So what are you saying, Francois?
02:48That this was a fucking miracle?
02:50What difference does it make?
02:52I think you'll find it makes a big difference, mother.
02:54As far as they're concerned, she led her entire congregation out of a burning building without
02:58a mark on her.
02:59People are now traveling from all over the country to take a look at their new Protestant
03:03saint.
03:04Protestants don't have saints.
03:06They do now.
03:07And it's in her name that people have been attacking Catholic churches all over the country.
03:12I thought you'd be pleased.
03:13The country's on the brink of civil war, just as you planned.
03:16I did not plan on a group of witnesses who could identify you as the one who set the
03:20church alight.
03:21Catherine has no interest in trying me for the crime.
03:23But Montmorency does.
03:25From what I hear, that gypsy preacher is all he cares for.
03:28He will come for you while Catherine is away, unless you get to the king first.
03:33No.
03:34No, the king will not be persuaded to oppose Montmorency, especially with his mother away.
03:39Then I suggest you find someone who will.
03:45Tell me again why your mother had to go all the way to Italy to build your brother a palace
03:50in the middle of Paris.
03:52I told you to find the best artists in Europe.
03:56And borrow a bit of cash, from what I hear.
03:58Isn't it enough he's king?
04:00Why does he need a palace that will most likely bankrupt the country?
04:04It's all stagecraft, Lemur.
04:06It's orchestrated by the master of ceremonies herself, to solidify the people's support.
04:13My mother knows how much the people love a project.
04:16Just think of how many worked themselves to death building the great pyramids of ancient
04:20Egypt.
04:21Of course, how could you ever understand?
04:24Your mother hates you.
04:26Still, you must be seething.
04:29He gets a palace on the Seine, and you get to go hunting with us.
04:34Indeed.
04:35In fact, the only reason I hang around with you lot is anyone worthwhile has something
04:39better to do.
04:40Here goes the royal faggot!
04:46Who said that?
04:52Well?
04:53Sister Edith says you're not our prince!
04:56Who the fuck is Sister Edith?
04:59Who spoke?
05:00Come on, show yourself, you little coward!
05:05Come on!
05:23I think it would be safer to return to the palace, your majesty.
05:35And yet, far from court, I had no idea how bad things had already become.
05:45Can you really look at this view and tell me you haven't missed the city of your birth?
05:50Just a little.
05:55For me, Florence will always be the city where everything was taken from me.
05:59What is there to miss?
06:01Truth is, I've never been there.
06:04Truth is?
06:06The faster we conclude our business and return to France, the better.
06:24What happened to you?
06:25Someone threw mud at me.
06:28It's not fucking funny!
06:29Well, it is a bit funny.
06:30Someone in the woods has made a speech and now the peasants think it's all right to
06:33throw mud on the princes of France.
06:35Apparently.
06:36What are you going to do about it?
06:38What do you want me to do about it?
06:40Make an example of them.
06:41And how do you propose I find the people who insulted your honour?
06:45You don't have to find the actual little shits who did it!
06:48You just take twelve at random and you slit their throats in the town square.
06:51They'll get the message.
06:52Bit old-fashioned, don't you think?
06:53If you want them to respect you, Anjou, the easiest thing is probably to start behaving respectfully.
06:58Don't you think?
06:59Respect?
07:00Who the fuck is talking about respect?
07:02I don't want their respect!
07:03And I'm sorry to burst your little bubble, but there's nothing remotely respectable about any of us.
07:07I mean, none of you have an actual job or any particular skill.
07:11We grew up in the most dysfunctional family possible and if you think it doesn't show
07:16on each and every one of you, you're delusional.
07:19Someone's feeling a bit introspective.
07:21Fuck off, Hercule!
07:22Don't take it out on him.
07:23Can you not see?
07:26They are never going to respect us.
07:28Never!
07:30So all we have is to make sure they're fucking terrified of us.
07:34Spoken like a true Renaissance man.
07:36Come on.
07:37Hercule, join us.
07:41You fucking coward.
07:48Fine.
07:49Well, I'll do it myself if you don't have the stomach.
07:53I said no!
07:55Can you not see how drastically this situation has changed?
07:58They're attacking Catholic churches all over this country and your response is what?
08:02Just to sit tight?
08:03I am your king and I will not be lured into an overreaction that will only promote further insurrection.
08:09Is that understood?
08:11You really want that palace, don't you?
08:13And you really want a spot on my government, but you don't have the temperament.
08:17You will not exact any revenge for your humiliation.
08:20Is that clear?
08:28Fine.
08:32Aren't you forgetting something?
08:36Protocol dictate you not turn your back on your king before you're dismissed.
08:43Is he serious?
08:58May I take my leave, your majesty?
09:04You may.
09:17You should write mother and tell her what happened.
09:19We needn't bother mother with Anjou.
09:21I can handle him myself.
09:22It has always mystified me why man had to invent a god to fight over when he can create such beauty himself.
09:33My thoughts exactly.
09:36I am not a god.
09:38I am a woman.
09:40I am a woman.
09:42I am a woman.
09:44I am a woman.
09:46I am a woman.
09:48I am a woman.
09:50I am a woman.
09:52Although I've never heard it put so succinctly.
09:55It's not a popular point of view around here.
09:58According to the pope, there are no heretics in Italy.
10:05Just you.
10:09I trust my secret is safe with you.
10:13They're ready for us now.
10:14Your majesty.
10:16It is our understanding you have come to the house of Strozzi to secure a loan for the construction of a palace.
10:22As it is your wish to bring Italy's finest artists and artisans to France to burnish the glory of the Valois court.
10:31That is the proposal, is it not?
10:34It is.
10:36Along with the monies already pledged by French landowners,
10:40It is.
10:42Along with the monies already pledged by French landowners,
10:45your loan would help make the palace I intend to build the envy of Europe.
10:51Once the palace is completed and French coffers are filled, your loan will be repaid.
10:57With interest.
10:59May I inquire how the Valois intends to refill said coffers?
11:04And not that we don't trust you.
11:06We are in the final stages of a trade negotiation with England.
11:10One that will be beneficial for both parties.
11:13I see.
11:15Then the terms have been agreed?
11:17Oh, just a few minor details still to iron out.
11:21A formality.
11:26Let me explain how this works.
11:29Selling something that you don't actually own is only called lying outside of a bank.
11:34Trust me, I come from a family of bankers.
11:41We see no reason why the House of Strotzi should not support the endeavours of France.
11:47Especially when France is ruled by our cousin.
11:51Thank you.
11:54It would, however, increase our comfort if we could recommend someone to manage your project.
12:00Someone with expertise, with contacts among artists and artisans you intend to hire, and with a keen head for business.
12:08A unique skill set, I think you will find.
12:12Catherine de' Medici, Queen Mother of France.
12:16May we present the Duke of Florence, Alessandro de' Medici.
12:23Medici?
12:25Your Majesty.
12:26It is always preferable to keep business within the family.
12:30Indeed.
12:32If we are kin, how exactly?
12:36Well, my father was kind enough to give his mistress his name.
12:42But not his title.
12:44Well, that was more difficult to come by.
12:48I don't doubt it. Who was your father?
12:51Duke Lorenzo de' Medici.
12:54De' Medici.
12:56Something I believe we have in common, which makes me your half-brother.
13:02You are no longer alone in the world, Your Majesty.
13:14The unexpected developments in my personal life did not prevent our enemies abroad from seeking to take advantage of the trouble at court.
13:24My darling cousin.
13:26Oh.
13:27How are you?
13:30Yes.
13:32Yes.
13:34Fine, thank you.
13:37Considering.
13:39It is a bit drafty in here, isn't it? You'll catch your breath.
13:43Stoke the fire at once!
13:45Goodness.
13:47I had no idea you were being kept in such horrid conditions.
13:50Well, I have been here for five years.
13:54For five?
13:55Yes.
13:56And before that, a rather gruesome tower in Scotland for six.
14:00Oh, boo.
14:01I will see what I can do. It's not me, though, you understand.
14:05I have these counsellors.
14:07Men, of course.
14:09Old men who think they know better than I do.
14:12Better how to steer the great ship of state.
14:15Men who think me a trifling weak breeder, who couldn't possibly undertake such an endeavour on her own.
14:21The truth is they're frightened of us.
14:23As well they should be, don't you think?
14:26Well, on the contrary, I pose no threat to anyone.
14:30No, no, no, of course not.
14:32Apart from all those Protestants you had killed in France.
14:37Youthful enthusiasm might have gotten the better of me, I admit.
14:41Well, it's all behind us now, thankfully.
14:45Yes, yes.
14:47I do have a favour to ask of you.
14:48Or rather, some advice.
14:50Oh, if I could be of any help to you, it would be my greatest, greatest happiness.
14:54That Medici woman in France.
14:57My understanding is she's the one in charge.
15:00Although I am somewhat out of date, I can tell you with all certainty she would have it no other way.
15:06And would you say that she is a committed Catholic?
15:10No, Catherine is committed to no religion.
15:13In fact, it is my belief my former mother-in-law believes in nothing but herself.
15:18So you would say she lacks the appetite for a holy war?
15:22Oh, unless she saw it to her own advantage.
15:26And in the Battle of Armageddon, nobody wins.
15:30You would say the answer is no?
15:34I suppose so.
15:39Excellent.
15:40You...
15:42Anyway, I know it's a bore, but I must leave you.
15:45What? No, no, no, no, no. Please, please, wait.
15:50What about me?
15:53I will insist on an improvement in your living conditions.
15:57The moment it is politically viable.
16:00You have my word.
16:03Until soon, my darling cousin.
16:05Yes.
16:10Well?
16:12Seems a Florentine shopkeeper is someone we can do business with.
16:15Well, if you don't mind a bit of market stall haggling, that is.
16:18Don't be such a snob, Throckmorton.
16:20It's far easier to deal with people who have something to lose.
16:23All we need do is fan the flames of religious unrest in France,
16:27and the Queen Mother will give England every advantage in the trade deal she would much prefer to war.
16:32And your cousin Mary? Any improvements on her condition?
16:36She's made her bed.
16:37When the time is right, I'll cut her fucking head off.
17:08We bid you welcome, madame.
17:12My God.
17:14Look at you.
17:17If only your father could see you.
17:20He would be so proud.
17:22I hope so.
17:24Oh, will you two stand on ceremony? Come and kiss me.
17:27Oh, my God.
17:29Oh, my God.
17:31Oh, my God.
17:33Oh, my God.
17:35Oh, my God.
17:36Oh, my God.
17:38I hope you don't mind your mother asking me to come.
17:41How could I? We're family.
17:44Almost.
17:46Sweet Margot.
17:48Your beauty only grows more with each passing year.
17:57My great God.
17:59Do you even remember me?
18:01You were so young when I left.
18:04Of course.
18:06And who is this sophisticated woman?
18:12Diane, it's me.
18:14Elizabeth?
18:16Yes, I know.
18:18You are unmistakable.
18:23And where's your brother, Anjou?
18:25Anjou is doing what he does best, sulking.
18:28Oh.
18:34My dearest Jean, fellow pilgrim, I am so sorry to keep you waiting.
18:39Please, don't apologize, Francis. I know you serve the Lord.
18:43Tirelessly, I like to think.
18:46But any excuse to see an enlightened follower of the new religion with your child must be cherished.
18:52Oh, stop it.
18:54I do hope I'm not interrupting.
18:57Forgive me, Your Majesty, may I present Jeanne d'Albray, Queen of Navarre.
19:01Pleasure.
19:03Where is Navarre, anyway?
19:05Oh, don't bother telling me. I'm hopeless with geography.
19:09Your Majesty,
19:11I am deeply honoured for this audience with another Protestant Queen,
19:15though I would much rather have come to your court to discuss matters of spiritual governance,
19:19of which Lord Throckmorton has proved so unworthy.
19:22Lord Throckmorton has proved such a worthy guide.
19:26We're all terribly fond of Throckmorton.
19:29It's the Puckish charm, I think.
19:32I imagine you're here to discuss your husband's proposal of trade between our proud nations,
19:36who've been enemies too long.
19:38If it pleases you.
19:40Oh, it does, as it does all true believers on these English Isles.
19:43We have a unique opportunity before us.
19:46Now, what is this rumour of a Protestant saint in France
19:51Sister Edith is her name, is it not?
19:55The pastor who led her flock through the flames.
19:58Yes, I am eager to make her acquaintance upon my return.
20:02I'm sure.
20:04And is it true that one of her followers raised a hand to a member of the royal household?
20:10I confess I've not heard this until now.
20:12Well, apparently some peasants threw mud at one of the princes. We don't know which one.
20:17Well, if this is true,
20:18it means the people are uncommonly emboldened by
20:22a burning belief in the new faith.
20:26Yes.
20:28I don't know how you expect me to concentrate on business when you are so perfectly dazzling in that dress, Sian.
20:34May I call you Sian?
20:36The beadwork itself.
20:38You make Protestant black look positively chic. Has anyone ever told you that?
20:41No, as a matter of fact.
20:43Though I do try to make some effort.
20:45Well, if this is some effort,
20:48the rest of us will soon be put to shame, eh, Throckmorton?
20:51Yes, Your Majesty.
20:53I have an idea.
20:55Let us put work aside
20:57and go to London together and visit the shops.
21:00The shops?
21:02It is one of my greatest pleasures.
21:04Arriving unannounced, incognito.
21:06Really sets the cat among the pigeons.
21:09Unless, of course, you oppose for the sake of austerity.
21:13Oh, well, no.
21:15I mean, yes, one must maintain austerity at all costs, of course.
21:19Of course.
21:21To austerity.
21:26Well, that's settled, then.
21:28Send my reply to your husband
21:30and we shall make a day of it.
21:32Throckmorton will stay behind and mind things while we're gone.
21:36I want you all to myself.
21:43You really enjoy all this, don't you?
21:47It's no secret that I take pleasure in the rituals.
21:51As do I.
21:53As do I.
21:55If you say so.
21:58You know, we should let our shared love of Catholicism
22:01be our special bond.
22:03He's a good man.
22:05He's a good man.
22:07He's a good man.
22:09He's a good man.
22:11He's a good man.
22:13These are difficult times, being a Catholic,
22:15but of course I don't have to tell you that
22:17after you were assaulted the way you were.
22:21So you've heard about those little bastards, have you?
22:24Do you know what your grandfather would have done?
22:27He would have burnt the whole village down to the ground
22:29for their trespass.
22:31Might be the reason we have the problems that we do today.
22:34No, aren't you?
22:38The people attacked you
22:40because they're being led astray
22:41by everything that holds us all together.
22:45The Catholic faith.
22:48Okay, how do I explain this?
22:50This situation is far, far more serious than you can imagine.
22:56I'm worried for you.
23:05I think I'll be all right.
23:07That's you that I worry about.
23:10I mean, I can still come here, whatever happens to you.
23:13Yes, yes, you can,
23:15and perhaps your brother will appoint himself head of the church
23:17like they did in England,
23:19but that's not going to help you very much, is it?
23:22Do you know what the people call you?
23:24Hmm?
23:27Do you?
23:29Well, I'll tell you.
23:31They say you're an aberration of nature.
23:34You're an aberration of nature.
23:37And now we have this heretic in the woods
23:39preaching the end of the Valois line.
23:43You see, Anjou, I think our interests
23:46are very much aligned.
23:48After all, it's the Catholic church
23:50that guarantees your exceptionalism.
23:52You and your siblings are only gods chosen
23:54because I say so.
23:56If it wasn't for me,
23:58the French people would have drowned you
24:00in the Loire River along with the other deviants
24:01while that devil's preacher
24:03watches from the banks and laughs at you.
24:05So, here's what I suggest.
24:08Next time you're in here
24:10telling your rosary
24:13and getting off on the handsome stained-glass men
24:15and real-life waterboys you like so much,
24:17I'd say a little prayer thanking God for me.
24:21Because if your brother
24:23is forced to decide between your moral bankruptcy
24:26and the support of his people
24:28without the church to intervene,
24:30what do you think he's going to choose?
24:33Hmm?
24:35Anjou?
24:39I have been looking for you.
24:42The prodigal daughter returns.
24:44Have you, uh, come for confession, madame?
24:48Even a fallen woman has a home in the house of God
24:50if she's ready to repent her sins.
24:52Oh, I am sure
24:54you already have your hands full
24:56of fallen women.
24:58Isn't it true?
25:00Is it your specialty?
25:03Anjou,
25:05do you have a moment?
25:08Hmm.
25:17What was Cardinal de Guise saying to you?
25:21Nothing.
25:23Just a bit of idle chit-chat.
25:25I am sure
25:27I don't have to tell you
25:28it doesn't have your best interests at heart.
25:30And you do.
25:32I heard what happened to you
25:34and I am here to tell you to forget about it.
25:37It's not likely.
25:39You must accept what is different about you
25:42or else your enemies will exploit your shame.
25:46Shall I tell you a story
25:48about a child I once knew?
25:50The child
25:52was told to wear trousers
25:54when his sisters wore beautiful dresses.
25:57The child asked
25:59why must I wear plain trousers?
26:02Why can't I wear
26:04a beautiful dress like my sisters?
26:06What if all the boys wore beautiful dresses
26:09and the girls wore plain trousers?
26:13Would you let me wear dresses?
26:15Yes, you should.
26:18Because it didn't matter
26:20what you did in the privacy of the nursery
26:22as it does not matter
26:24what you do in the privacy of your bedchamber.
26:25But
26:27what you do
26:29as a public figure matters.
26:31You are a prince
26:33son of Henry II
26:35grandson of Francis I
26:37steady leaders.
26:39You must honour them
26:41with patience and fortitude
26:44and above all
26:46by listening to your mother.
26:49As your father
26:51had the good sense to do
26:52same as your grandfather
26:54or
26:56do you think
26:58you know better than they did?
27:01So
27:03what will you do?
27:08Be my usual
27:10sunny self?
27:13Goodbye.
27:22And for this
27:24we thank of you
27:27for yours is the power
27:29and yours is the glory
27:32in your name
27:34Amen.
27:37Hello.
27:41Look at this.
27:45Perfection, isn't it?
27:47Nature makes an infinite amount
27:49each as flawless as the last
27:52and then discards them
27:54without hesitation or sentimentality.
27:57Where are all these people coming from?
27:59From everywhere.
28:03How are you going to feed them?
28:05Give them shelter?
28:07I guess God will provide.
28:09Ah, you think.
28:11You can't.
28:13You can't.
28:14You can't expect me to turn them away.
28:16You know why they're here.
28:18They're here because they think
28:20you survived the fire
28:22due to some kind of miracle.
28:24And what do you think?
28:26I think you were lucky
28:28and believe me
28:30I couldn't be happier about it.
28:32When I thought you were gone
28:34the whole world went dark
28:36but now you must come home.
28:38Send these people back
28:40to where they came from.
28:42You cannot continue to denounce the king
28:44or attack Catholics.
28:46I cannot renounce violence
28:48when violence is the foundation under which we live.
28:50If you don't, the king will respond with force.
28:52Well then I suppose we'll find out
28:54if God really is with us.
28:56And what will happen to all these people?
28:58You expect me to believe you care about these people?
29:01Like the leaves in the trees
29:03there are an infinite number.
29:08If I convince the king
29:10to prosecute the Duke of Guise for his crime
29:12will you send them away?
29:17All I need for you is to name him.
29:22Do as you see fit
29:24but remember that each of us
29:26regardless of our station
29:28must be redeemed.
29:30The idea of justice here on earth
29:32is a joke we play on ourselves.
29:34It's time we see things for how they really are
29:37rather than how we wish them to be.
29:38Maximus.
29:40For fuck's sake.
29:42Are you cheating?
29:44Of course not.
29:46I don't know how.
29:48Remind me to teach you.
29:50Salt.
29:52From your wife.
29:54Ah, ah, ah.
29:56Ah.
29:58Dearest Antoine.
30:00Blasphemy.
30:02Blasphemy.
30:04Blasphemy.
30:06Blasphemy.
30:08Blah, blah, blah.
30:10Ah, apparently she has done her duty
30:12the English are ready to do a deal
30:14and one of us should head over to Suite.
30:16Excellent news.
30:18Better than that
30:20your wife will be delaying her return.
30:22Ah, perhaps she's gotten lucky
30:24with old Throckmorton.
30:26Is it an open marriage then?
30:28I think you'll find
30:30that most marriages are somewhat
30:32ajar.
30:34As soon as Catherine returns
30:36we will set sail and begin our negotiation.
30:38We can't settle set terms
30:40without the approval of the Queen Mother.
30:42Is she more important than the King?
30:44The chain of command is a complicated matter
30:46ever shifting and open to interpretation.
30:48One needs a lot of experience
30:50to truly grasp its nuances.
30:52You mean the Queen Mother makes all the decisions
30:54and everybody else lines up behind her?
30:56Pretty much, yeah.
30:58The way I see it
31:00if we act quickly
31:02and get Frenchmen trading with Englishmen
31:04they might stop burning churches
31:06and cutting priests' throats
31:08It's more forgiveness than permission
31:10that's what I always say.
31:12Of course the Guises will cause a fuss.
31:14If only the Guises could be properly distracted
31:16they might not know what's happening
31:18until it's too late.
31:20It's my understanding
31:22that Antoinette Guise
31:24is very fond of you, Father.
31:26Who told you that?
31:28People tend to drop their guard around you
31:30when they think you're an idiot.
31:32Well, indeed!
31:35Tomcred!
31:36Send word back to Jeanne
31:38saying that I'll be over to England
31:40as soon as the wing can carry me
31:42and get me a meeting with the King.
31:44Now! Yes, my Lord. Go!
31:46Quick!
31:48Quickly, Tomcred! Hurry up!
31:50Hey.
31:52Do you think you want enough to travel?
31:54If I could get us a horse
31:56to take us back to court
31:58Dr. Fennell will help you.
32:01God directed us here.
32:03Don't talk like that.
32:05Why won't you open your heart
32:07to the word of God?
32:09Because there is no God
32:11and you sound like an idiot.
32:23You are in pain.
32:25You must pray for strength.
32:27I will.
32:35I'll be right back.
32:38Excuse me.
32:40Excuse me!
32:46What is it, sister?
32:48My friend needs medical attention.
32:51I'll be right back.
32:53Excuse me.
32:55Excuse me!
32:57Excuse me!
32:59Excuse me!
33:01Excuse me!
33:03Excuse me!
33:05I know someone who can help him.
33:07But he won't leave unless you tell him to.
33:11I have come to the unfortunate realization
33:14that prayer is the only way
33:16to separate the spirit from the flesh
33:18and end our suffering here on earth.
33:20He's going to die.
33:22Death will one day come for us all.
33:24Why should Matisse be an exception?
33:29Your friend is free to do as he wants
33:32but I won't tell him to leave.
33:33He's welcome to stay as long as he likes
33:35and if you were to try and take him
33:37against his will
33:41you would be punished.
33:43He's still alive, I see.
33:45It's quite an achievement
33:47for someone with your sense of moral integrity.
33:49I'm sorry.
33:51I'm sorry.
33:53I'm sorry.
33:55I'm sorry.
33:57I'm sorry.
33:59I'm sorry.
34:01I'm sorry.
34:03I'm sorry.
34:05I'm sorry.
34:07I'm sorry.
34:09I'm sorry.
34:11I'm sorry.
34:13What, you feel guilty?
34:15Nice to see you too!
34:17And here I was worrying I might have drowned you as a witch.
34:19Not yet.
34:21I imagine you're looking for your friend Arbus.
34:23No one can tell me what happened to her.
34:25Wow...
34:27She's had the misfortune of getting herself mixed up
34:30in world events.
34:32But I feel like you're starting
34:33to regret some of your decisions.
34:35That observation does not make you a magician
34:37but yes.
34:39I often wonder
34:41how I can return to Catherine's favor.
34:42You can't.
34:44She won't forgive you for what you did.
34:45It's not in her nature.
34:48Now, if you want to get back to court,
34:50you've got to find a way of making yourself indispensable.
35:03Well?
35:04I made some inquiries.
35:05The Duke's lineage has been confirmed.
35:07He is your brother.
35:09Anything else?
35:10A letter from Margot.
35:13I presume you read it?
35:25We should return to court.
35:26Of course.
35:30Madame, Duke de Medici.
35:32The Queen was not expecting you.
35:33No.
35:34Your Majesty.
35:35I thought an impromptu court might be one
35:37of the privileges of family.
35:38The fact that we supposedly share the same blood
35:40does not make us family.
35:43Except perhaps on a technicality.
35:45Of course.
35:46Aside from your father, no Medici
35:48has ever done anything for me.
35:50I had hoped that you and I might prove the exception.
35:54So what is it you want?
35:56For you to know how proud he would be if he saw you
35:58now ruling France.
36:00It is my son who rules France.
36:04One of Europe knows who really rules.
36:08How old were you when he died?
36:10Nine.
36:12Old enough to remember.
36:16You know, it's a villa about a day's journey from here.
36:21Our father used to take me there.
36:23The last time I saw him, he told me I had a baby sister.
36:26Katerina.
36:30When I could afford it, I bought that house
36:32as a monument to those few years I had with him.
36:38I'd like to show it to you.
36:41Unless it's too much, too soon?
36:46To live your life as an orphan, then
36:48to discover there was someone who shares your blood,
36:51someone who'd be there for you when you need them,
36:53is how father would have wanted it to be.
36:58No, it is not too much.
37:02I would be intrigued to join you.
37:05Your Majesty.
37:06What of the letter from court?
37:09How about these things are all right?
37:10Oh, my son was the victim of some unruly children.
37:13Diane can manage, aren't you?
37:15I'll be ready to leave in the morning.
37:16You have made me very happy.
37:32I believe Edith can stop the Protestant attacks.
37:34Excellent.
37:35But only if we hold the Duke of Guise
37:37responsible for his crimes.
37:39Well, we can't do that.
37:40She has identified him as the man who gave the command
37:43to burn down her church.
37:45Mother said the Catholics will rise up if we arrest the Duke.
37:48Well, the situation has changed since your mother left.
37:51The people want justice.
37:53We have to act before things get even further out of control.
37:55You're sure this is the right course?
37:57You said you trusted me.
37:59Well, trust me when I say the people
38:01have to believe they can rely on the rule of law.
38:06The second Prince of the Blood.
38:08For fuck's sake, I'm in the bath.
38:10Tell him it's urgent.
38:11He says it's urgent, sire.
38:13Fine.
38:17Oh, Your Majesty.
38:20Clean body leads to a clean mind.
38:22That's always been my motto.
38:24Has it?
38:25Can't this wait?
38:26No, Your Majesty, I fear it cannot.
38:28We have had news from England.
38:30Queen Elizabeth is open to a deal
38:32and has requested my immediate presence.
38:34Now, your mother asked that we not act in haste,
38:36but I wager the situation may have changed in her absence.
38:40That's what he says.
38:41The Protestant attacks must be stopped.
38:42We could just kill them.
38:43Then you'll be at war.
38:45It was the attack on the church that put us
38:47in this situation to begin with.
38:48Yeah, I mean, I couldn't agree more, Your Majesty.
38:51You want me to arrest the Duke of Guise
38:53and make a deal with England, all without my mother present?
38:55Oh, arrest the Duke of Guise.
38:59Yes, well, while that would be a great personal tragedy,
39:02he is my cousin, despite our differences.
39:05Alas, politically speaking, it's the best way
39:09to reassure the people of the king's impartiality,
39:11along with a deal with the English
39:14that will enrich all Frenchmen, regardless of their religion.
39:18It's my experience that nothing unites
39:20people more than gold, Luca.
39:23Now is the time to act, Your Majesty.
39:25Your mother has taught you well, but you are the king,
39:29and you are ready.
39:30Believe me.
39:31Incredibly, I find myself in agreement
39:33with the Prince of the Blood.
39:34You see, and that never happens.
39:36No.
39:37You're sure you can handle the English queen?
39:39I hear she is shrewd.
39:41The Virgin Queen, how shrewd can she be?
39:44She's never even had a man.
39:46Furthermore, she's never negotiated with a Bourbon.
39:49That's hardly reassuring.
39:50Fine, go.
39:52I want constant updates.
39:53Of course.
39:54And you can bring the Duke in for questioning,
39:58but do it quietly.
39:59Yes, Your Majesty.
40:01I'll tell my mother once it is done.
40:03Now get out.
40:05Both of you.
40:07Um, can I take some of these biscuits?
40:08Take the plate, fuck off.
40:10Thank you, Your Majesty.
40:31Have you lost your way?
40:33I was looking for you, actually.
40:36Where's your son?
40:37Oh, he's around here somewhere.
40:40How are you getting on with him, anyway?
40:43I can't work out if he's an idiot or a genius.
40:46That's a fine line.
40:47What does he make of you?
40:49Oh, he's right through me.
40:51At least he talks to you.
40:52My children despise me.
40:55I can only hope in time they will
40:57realize why I am the way I am.
41:00And your children are your only method
41:02of influence on the world.
41:04It's really a comfortable position.
41:07Well, perhaps I could come in and distract
41:13you from your troubles.
41:17Do you remember how to do it?
41:20Like it was yesterday.
41:24All right, then.
41:31I've never seen you on this path before.
41:33It's a new habit.
41:35I'm also contemplating the adoption
41:36of many new habits in my life.
41:38Oh?
41:39Do you believe we pay for our sins in an afterlife?
41:42I don't believe anyone pays for anything
41:43here or anywhere else.
41:45That's why nothing has any meaning.
41:47I disagree.
41:50At least I want to disagree.
41:54I don't want to disagree with you.
41:56I don't want to disagree with you.
41:57I don't want to disagree with you.
41:59I want to disagree.
42:03I don't think I could carry on if that were true.
42:13I think someone as singular as you,
42:15if you stay true to yourself, will find a way.
42:20You find me singular?
42:23The Duke of Giza's wonderful questioning
42:26in relation to a violation of the policy of tolerance.
42:29What?
42:30On whose orders?
42:32The King's.
42:33Well, there must be a mistake.
42:35Don't touch me.
42:37Do you really want to do this here?
42:49Fine.
42:56Come on, Hercule.
42:57Give us a tune.
43:00Alas, my love, ye do me wrong to cast me off discourteously.
43:06And I have loved you so long that I did in your company.
43:13Greensleeves was my delight.
43:16Greensleeves was all my delight.
43:21Greensleeves was my delight.
43:23Greensleeves was all my joy.
43:26Greensleeves was my heart of gold.
43:29And you were my lover, Greensleeves.
43:34Alas, my love, ye do me wrong to cast me off discourteously.
43:41And I have loved you so long that I did in your company.
43:49Greensleeves.
43:57We mean no harm.
43:58Nor do we.
43:59Please, go about your business.
44:02You are most kind.
44:04Would you gentlemen like to atone your sins
44:06and be born again in a second baptism?
44:10All are welcome.
44:12You need only humility, just as Sister Edith says.
44:15Sister Edith?
44:17Do you follow her?
44:19God has sent her to us.
44:25If you say so.
44:27Don't you bow to your princes?
44:30Oh, forgive me, but Sister Edith says my prince is in heaven.
44:35I mean no disrespect.
44:37He means no disrespect.
44:39In that case, it's perfectly all right.
44:44Are you going to let him get away with that?
44:52We should go.
44:54I know you.
44:55You are Prince Anjou.
44:58I am?
45:00They say you frequent houses of ill repute
45:03where young men are sold as slaves
45:05to satisfy perverse instincts.
45:07And that you've been seen in the halls of the palace
45:10dressed in women's clothing.
45:13You'll find no judgment here.
45:16But I'm afraid the judgment of God in heaven will be severe.
45:21I can help you.
45:24All you have to do is to get down off your horse
45:28to start the journey toward salvation.
45:44What are you doing?
45:46You're joking.
45:49Come on, stop fucking around.
46:00Oh, for fuck's sake, guys, back it in.
46:05They mean no harm.
46:07Anjou, are you all right?
46:09What's it doing?
46:11What the fuck do you find out?
46:22Is he really accepting the Holy Spirit?
46:25I think it moves through him.
46:32Follow me.
46:41Follow me.
46:59Are you ready to be born again?
47:03I am.
47:12Leave it alone.
47:21If you've had your second baptism,
47:23then consider this one your third.
47:25In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
47:28let your sins be washed away.
47:41No.
48:11No.
48:42No, no, no.
48:55Now it's a hunt.
49:03Help!
49:11Help!
49:42But you know that I'll always, I'll always be right
49:49If you ever want me, come on and cry, cry, baby
49:57Cry, baby
50:01Cry
50:06And if you ever feel a little lonely
50:11Cry
50:41The so-called prophet does not help my cause.
50:44She must be exposed as the fraud she really is.