All language subtitles for Versailles - 02x06 - Episode 6.MULTi.1080p.HEVC.x265-MeGusta.English.HI.C.u

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DRUMMING

You said the Dutchmen invented this?

They are useful at some things.

Shame about that infernal drumming.

Our scouts say their
numbers have swollen.

Ready the men.

Sire, inclement weather
presents further challenges.

Can't you taste the tang
of victory in the mist?

THEY SHOUT

... and having God on your side.

♪ I'm the king of my own land ♪

♪ Facing tempests of dust ♪

♪ I'll fight until the end ♪

♪ Creatures of my dreams ♪

♪ Raise up and dance with me ♪

♪ Now and forever ♪

♪ I'm your king. ♪

- Corpus Christi.
- Amen.

- Corpus Christi.
- Amen.

All this praying gives
me an ache in the belly.

Looks like old Delbart might
beat you to the latrine.

Just acquired a vineyard
near Limoges, apparently.

Had a party to celebrate, been
sampling his new assets all night.

Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi.

HE GROANS

CROWD MURMURS

I wanted to share my little
adventure with Father Pascal.

You brag of such a cowardly act?

That priest put up quite
a fight for a man of peace.

His dying words would make a nun blush.

This does not concern me.

You killed him.

How dare you.

You said you wanted rid of him.

I did not wish his murder.

You know more than anyone what
it takes to live in Versailles.

So I hereby wipe my conscience clean

and deposit poor Father
Pascal's cruel demise onto yours.

Before he departed this life, I
persuaded him to pen a missive.

A farewell note. Quite touching.

It seems he couldn't spend another day

without the affection
of his true love...

... the Queen.

Hm.

My investigation has concluded
that Lord Delbart was poisoned at

a select gathering in his own rooms.

Then we must control
what happens in private.

It is hard to conceive
of further action,

having already curtailed
so much public folly.

After Father Pascal, another
man was murdered at my feet.

In the house of God.

We could consider rationing
wine, a restriction on gambling,

perhaps a curfew.

But we must control
what happens in private.

That could be difficult
to enforce, Your Majesty.

The very heart of France has a
reputation for indulgence and sin.

By the King's return,

I vow that it shall be a
haven of temperance and piety.

Only a Spaniard would try to stop
the French from drinking wine.

HE COUGHS

What action do you propose
in pursuit of the poisoner?

There's only one person I
know with the acuity for that.

Your presence is needed in Versailles.

The King has asked for me?

The palace is consumed with
poison. I fear for its very soul.

I will try again to
reason with the King.

I owe him nothing.

You are the only one who
can cure this disease.

Go find another scapegoat. I'm
leaving to start a new life.

I'm taking Claudine with me.

It's hard to imagine Her
Majesty in that position, I know.

But, well, who can deny
there is something enticing

- about a man in a soutane?
- GIGGLING

Oh, madame, you have
missed the best gossip.

My presence was requested elsewhere.

Really? With company more
stimulating than ours?

The Queen asked to see me.

Excuse me.

What services did she require?

If she is with child, it must
be an immaculate conception.

Not my services, as such.

So what did she want from you?

To be her friend.

It's not very subtle of her, is it?

Please do not doubt my loyalty, madame.

My private knowledge of you
shall remain so, I promise.

You are too principled
for your own good.

This one is from Madame
de Montespan, sire.

Later, perhaps.

You know, sire,

it takes a brave king to sample
the modest life of a soldier.

The court can exercise my patience.

I was hoping battle might be a tonic.

But sleep remains elusive, as ever.

You do not fear for your safety, sire?

No, in fact.

At least here it is
clear who your enemy is.

I had lost my way.

But this is the path of God

so I will be in the palm of
his hand while I'm at war.

And he will watch over Versailles.

By order of the Queen,
the salons are closed.

The salons are closed.

GASTON: This place is turning
into a prison, not a palace.

No parties, no concerts, salons.

It's impossible to get a glass of
wine, never mind exert influence.

You must learn patience.

You have gained favour
back in court, have you not?

Yes, but the Queen wants
the place like a chapel.

The curfew makes it more like a crypt.

That explains why fewer
clients are coming.

The King is away. The soft
white underbelly is exposed.

Now is the time to expand our business!

Now is the time to be extra cautious.

You must be careful not to overreach.

Why do you keep this journal?

HE LAUGHS

It's a list of everyone I've helped.

My insurance.

Who knows when such information
could come in useful?

SOUND OF FOOTSTEPS

Fabien? I think I've found it.

SHE GASPS

SHE GROANS

The west flank has been crushed, sire.

The Dutch are being tossed
like a kite in the wind.

One battle does not win a war.

I had a vision last night.

It was a fitful sleep, but deep at last.

I dreamed of taking a life.

SHOUTING

I felt no pleasure,
no hatred, no contempt.

But no regret either.

This was a premonition?

Perhaps a harbinger of destiny.
This is the justice of God.

I do what I must.

What is that, sire?

Send a message to
Bontemps and Colbert...

they will entertain our
eminent visitor without me.

You're not returning to Versailles?

I was to discuss a trade alliance
with the Sultan of Bijapur.

But it is God's will that
I remain in battle now.

HORSE WHINNIES

The English fleet have been defeated.

A setback is to be expected.

We can absorb the loss and
move onward with confidence.

This is a major blow, sire!

To overreach at this juncture
could prove catastrophic.

Exactly what our foe would predict.

Precisely why we shall do the opposite.

We move on Amsterdam when
this victory is complete.

I would urge caution, sire.

We must cut our coat
according to our cloth.

And give them time to
prepare their defences?

We will strike at their heart.

HORSE WHINNIES

FABIEN: Claudine?

Claudine! What happened? Tell me.

SHE WHIMPERS

What? What is it, Claudine? Tell me.

Oh, God. No!

Oh, God!

Oh, God.

Forgive me.

The Queen would have us become
closer to God by the day.

I hope she brings similar
enthusiasm to our business ventures.

The Sultan's en route?

Bringing with him much
hope and possibility.

We shall hit the Dutch where it hurts

when we usurp them from
the Port of Pondicherry.

I trust your office will
help present the palace

in its most favourable light?

Well, when we can all profit
from such a trade deal,

I will cooperate wholeheartedly.

Ah, just the person!

My friend, Isabelle, was just saying

she has aspirations
to the King's service.

There are no positions vacant.

HE CHUCKLES

Surprising how much fun
they can actually be.

I have received good
tidings from the battlefield.

Our King has trounced the Dutch
at Utrecht and Nijmegen, and now

the French army is
moving towards Amsterdam.

APPLAUSE

All residents in the Palace of
Versailles shall join together

in celebration of our
King's glorious victory.

HAPPY MURMURS AND APPLAUSE

Father Bossuet will lead us all
though a time of prayer and sobriety.

"My dear Monsieur Maquet...

... there is a horrible rumour...

... that you have been
dabbling in nefarious doings.

But rest assured such poisonous
information can be quashed...

... for a modest fee.

Please oblige at your
earliest convenience."

Welcome to Versailles, the
heart of France, Your Grace.

We are delighted to
embrace our Eastern friends.

We trust that your visit will
be a pleasant and prosperous one.

Your Grace, Marie-Therese of Austria,

Queen of France and
Queen Consort of Navarre.

The Sultan is... most thrilled.

However, he looks forward to
dealing with the King, very much.

Your Majesty, there has
been a misunderstanding.

It seems the Sultan comes from a culture

where women are not afforded
such respect as ours.

The Queen of France is not good enough?

On the contrary, he sees
women as above such things.

He does not wish you to be
sullied by matters of finance.

He insists on seeing the King.

Presumably, this commerce is
as vital to India as to us?

But we are not in a
position to make demands.

They know that we need control
of the port for the war effort.

I gave the King my word
we would make this happen.

We cannot accept defeat.

Not while there's one person in court

with the credentials to
fill the King's shoes.

That is the most preposterous
thing I've ever heard.

The Queen admits it is
an unorthodox request.

Your brother would be deeply grateful.

The people of France would
be forever in your debt.

Yes, but what's in it for me?

Fun.

I'm sure the Exchequer could see its
way to providing an extra stipend.

How dare you, Colbert!

You think I can be bought
like a common whore?

Certainly not, sir.

Although we could do with
an increase in our allowance.

You're a man of imagination.
You can do better than that.

I suppose I could dabble
in this trade lark,

find a thrill in the cut
and thrust of commerce.

So, we must seduce the Sultan in
order to control the Asian trade...

... but how will we transport
the commodities within France?

Canals, Majesty.

Right.

And the Canal Royal en Languedoc
is under your aegis, is it not?

Indeed, Majesty.

Connecting the Mediterranean
with the Atlantic,

enabling us to bypass Spain completely.

HE CHUCKLES

So the access is more valuable
than the merchandise itself.

I will comply.

But I want a small slice of
all the trade on the canal and

a modest percentage of all the tolls.

- This is highly irregular.
- Do you want me to play my part or not?

Very well.

Your Grace, taking brief respite
from his military campaign,

Louis, King of France.

Sultan, I trust you
had a pleasant journey?

I thank Your Highness
for your generous welcome,

and present you with this gift.

Enchanted, Your Excellency.

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!

Oh!

Ah!

We are delighted to extend the
hand of friendship and commerce

between our countries.

The Sultan shows great foresight
in considering this trade deal.

Your arrangement with the Dutch
administration is enviable,

but we are confident
we can offer better.

Yes, the French appetite for
your spices and salt should create

vast profits for both parties,
symbolised by two great leaders

in synchronicity and two
great countries in symbiosis.

Good God, Colbert! You're trying
to bore this man half to death?

We don't require this piffle!

You're here to discuss numbers, not so?

Well, why not let our
people compare abacuses,

and I will show the Sultan around, huh?

Hm?

I had these trees imported
from every country in Europe,

so my garden represents all
the little nations in unison,

facing me.

Each month, a different blossom blooms,

according to the colours of the rainbow.

I like to think my personality's
in every part of my palace.

It's beautiful, really
beautiful, Your Highness.

I knew he would be good at it.

I just hope he knows when to stop.

An historic agreement to be proud of.

Just sign there, sire.

I'm sorry, does that
mean it's 1,500 per day?

We took many hours of negotiation
to reach that figure, sire.

Well, it's too much.

For that, we'd require exclusive
access to the entire coastline

and a portion of the profit.

There is no point landing the deal

unless it makes financial
sense to all parties involved.

Remember, sire, this is of great
importance to all of France.

This could affect the
outcome of the war.

I am grateful to you for
considering this proposal, but don't,

for one second, think you can
dictate terms to the King of France.

He's done this to humiliate me.

This is directly from De Witt, sire.

Curious.

The thought of our forces in Amsterdam

has forced the Dutch to ask for a truce.

Good tidings indeed, sire. This
saves us stretching our resources.

This is wrong. They've not
yet suffered sufficiently.

This offer is on his terms.

De Witt dresses my
victory up as his own.

I will negotiate with William.

The only leader in Europe who
is worthy to be my adversary.

But, sire, William does not yet
speak for the people of Holland.

- He will in good time.
- How can you be sure?

Because William wants
it! And God wills it.

Your Highness.

The Sultan recognises
the King's higher reason

and concedes to his better judgment.

You underestimate him, my Queen.

You never miss a chance, do you?

Needs must as the Devil rides.

We can't all live like the King.

It was on a plate.

How could I resist?

All with your wife's
fulsome blessing, no doubt?

You would have been proud of me.

I managed to turn it all
quite deftly to my advantage.

One does need a ruthless
streak to succeed in business.

So, I have reason to celebrate.

We should host a party.

"We"?

Why not?

To launch my new career,

to honour our success in battle.

And to get fully inebriated.

"We"?

We have a notoriety to maintain.

You and I.

And for this you have
the Queen's imprimatur?

Well, as the king, I can do as I please.

I miss you more by the day, my love.

I try to sleep, but I
can only see your eyes.

I touch your cheek.

And I kiss your neck,
your shoulder, your breasts.

I cannot live without
you, my love. Your Thomas.

SHE SIGHS

What are you up to, my little shrew?

Nothing.

Just a note from cousins in Beziers.

I don't remember you mentioning
any family down there.

Terribly dull.

On my father's side.

You wouldn't like her.

So, why are you so overwrought?

Be gentle, lord?

Oh...

I know I should.

HE GROWLS

HE WINCES

- SLAP!
- Aaah!

SHE MOANS

Have you noticed any handsome boys yet?

- No!
- No?

They don't look at me.

- You don't need any help to catch the King's eye.
- Don't be silly.

Do you hasten to embroidery?

To prayers, madame.

I cannot help but hear gossip.

Excuse my friend's frivolity.

You do not desire the King's favour?

Every girl dreams of such a chance.

But I am much too plain.

Perhaps.

But it takes a special
devotion to please a king.

And skills a girl like
you can only dream of.

Of course, madame.

But time will pass.

No man can desire a
woman of a certain age.

CHATTER

You spoke to the young physician.

Sorry, my friend. I
can't help you there.

Me neither. Haven't seen her for months.

HE SCREAMS

She wanted to know
about some sort of seed.

A red powder. A poison?

He told her to go to Paris!

But you can't tell
them that we sent you.

I used to be in control,
but I'm losing everything.

My confidence.

My role in court,

my place in the King's heart.

He's even stopped writing to me.

And his bed?

It's only a matter of time.

And the clock is ticking faster.

And while the King is away,
the Queen moves against me.

You want her to be dispensed with?

No.

No, that's not an option.

And besides, she isn't a
rival for the King's passion.

But there is someone younger...

... who has designs on him.

She will be beautiful,
but is she astute?

Is she cunning?

She is innocent like I once was.

A woman must gain guile and wisdom

as she loses youth.

You must recognise what you
are capable of and embrace it.

That is when real power emerges.

What if I am not strong enough?

What if I fail?

I have faith in you.

But the choice is yours.

Take control of your own destiny...

... or leave it up to fate.

DISTORTED SCREAMS

De Witt has been apprehended, sir.

At last, the people of Holland
have let their feelings be known.

They wish to execute
him. Will you intervene?

I think not.

Then the leadership is yours.
Congratulations, Stadtholder.

You did it.

This is the work of God, not man.

And we have word from our
source close to the King,

the enemy is approaching fast.

I have been expecting this.

Like a spider with a fly.

De Witt would have delivered
us into French hands

with our britches round our ankles.

From now on, we fight them on my terms.

Tell the men to prepare the dykes.

CLICKS FINGERS, MUSIC PLAYS

French men and women,

raise a glass to our
delicious charter with India,

our glorious campaign in Holland

and to give thanks for the
sacrifices made on our behalf.

A toast...

... to success...

... victory and above all,

to my dear, but sadly absent, brother,

who created this... dream.

ALL LAUGH

COARSELY: The King!

ALL LAUGH

Admittance only with
a personal invitation

or unquestionable beauty.

And you, clearly, have neither.

- My dear!
- THEY AIR KISS

Welcome to paradise!

MUSIC PLAYS, LAUGHTER AND CHATTER

Go, go, go!

And yet again, we have set the
benchmark for social intercourse.

And with such aplomb.

There's little we can't achieve
when we put our minds together.

And our bodies.

Where's your wife?

She's in the chapel, with the Queen.

Sad really. No amount of prayer
will do anything for that face.

HE LAUGHS

Is that the best you've got?

My God, the way you've changed.

And you've become coarser.

She's had you nailed since the start.

- She's transformed you before my very eyes.
- I'm my own man.

- I make my own decisions.
- I turn my back for one second,

and, suddenly, you're the King
with a new business venture?

And her by your side
every step of the way?

What's wrong with
having a bit of ambition?

We are creatures of the moment,
Philippe. We live for pleasure.

You and I live for now.

Maybe it's time we start
thinking of the future.

Are you enjoying the festivities?

They don't have parties
like this where I come from.

Just relax and let it happen.

Women are supposed to please,
just like everywhere else,

but the pain is never as
bad as the anticipation.

I fear I may not be
cut out for such things.

- Oh!
- THEY GIGGLE

There's no telling what delights
tonight will have in store.

The only limit is your imagination.

Madame?

I learned from a young age,

a girl just needs to
know how to enjoy herself.

Lord our God, we give thanks
for our good King's victory

against the enemies of our
people and for your one true...

LAUGHTER NEARBY

I always dreamed of such gatherings.

I wished to be like you.

Glamourous and spirited.

Sweet thing...

Well, no harm can befall of you here.

I have never been with a man before.

That frightens me more than anything.

What's wrong?

Like vinegar.

Your first party at the palace
should not be spoiled by bad wine.

So, will you teach me
how to enjoy myself?

It's simple.

You just drink and you do powders...

... until you feel nothing.

This one's my favourite.

You'll love it.

HE SNORES SOFTLY

SHE GASPS

SHE PUFFS

Your little plaything seems
to be enjoying herself.

Indeed...

Oh, her, delectable little creature...

if you like that sort of thing.

You've never sampled a maiden?

Used to be a hobby of mine,

before I discovered the real thing.

Well, I would have thought she was
quite the challenge, even for you.

HE SNORTS

CHATTER

WOMAN MOANS

Where did you get this?

Someone gave them to me.

Who?

Please don't hurt me!

Who gave them to you?

SHE CHOKES

Get your hands off her!

PRIEST YELLS

You do the whoremaster's job for him?

I do Christ's work.

Our Lord values all his
brothers and sisters equally.

Now, these people deserve protection

more than any bloated palace peacocks.

- I need to know where these came from.
- I don't know.

Never seen them before.

Beads such as these were
in my friend's dead fist.

She was a physician. Fair hair.

Came here looking for red powder.

She should not have come here.

And neither should you.

Do you threaten me?

This is friendly advice.

Please.

For your own sake.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

LAUGHTER AND CHATTER

DOOR CLUNKS

GASPS, HUSH DESCENDS

MURMURS

I had a few acquaintances over for
prayer and it got a bit out of hand.

But, don't worry, we'll
keep the noise down.

You treat this as a joke?

You made me king.

I have every right to do
as I please in my own rooms.

You cannot legislate for what
happens behind closed doors.

The King will take great exception
to this display of contempt.

He'll understand.

I've known him a lot longer than you.

GLASS SMASHES

GIGGLING AND WHISPERING

It may have escaped your notice,

but while your sinful lover
is away, your flank is exposed.

At least I know what my flank is for.

Yes, you have been blessed
with the skills of a whore

and the morals to match.

We would have made an
excellent king and queen.

BOTH LAUGH

ALL WHOOP AND LAUGH

LAUGHTER AND CHATTER

ALL SPLASH

I shall lead the way.

Your Majesty, this is a huge risk!

Sire, kings fight wars, not battles.

- Do you doubt your king?
- Certainly not, sire.

But if you fall, France falls.

This is MY time.

I will not fall.

Our spy says the attack will be early.

It is time.

Strike now!

WATER GUSHES

WATER SURGES

HORSE NEIGHS

SWORDS SCRAPES

WATER SURGES

Charge!

CANNON FIRE, SHOUTING

DISTANT SHOUTING

Hold!

SHOUTING

SPLASHING

HORSES NEIGH

LOUIS ROARS

SPLASHING

HE GASPS

DISTANT NEIGHING

WET SLICING

HE GRUNTS

DISTORTED YELLS

YELLING

DISTORTED: Sire!

Sire!

DISTORTED: Sire, you must leave now.

- CANNON FIRE, SHOUTING
- You slipped, sire!

Come with me, sire!

HORSES NEIGH, CANNON FIRE

GIGGLING

Excuse me. Where is my niece?

Where is my Isabelle? Give me that.

BIRDSONG

HE SOBS

HE MURMURS

How... ?

HE SOBS

HOOFBEATS THUD

HORSES NEIGH, SHOUTING

Make way for the King!

Shelter for the King!

We had superior forces
and a superior armoury,

- how in God's name is that possible?
- William was ready for us!

He knew exactly when
and how we would attack.

From now on, our own men
will not know our next step.

Send scouts to map the waterline
and count the fallen dykes!

I want a full assessment
of each battalion!

We shall not sleep this night
while we plan our attack!

Summon the generals!

We must recognise our predicament.

His Majesty should rest.

We must not make decisions in haste!

- Have you forgotten who I am?!
- SWORD UNSHEATHES

Gentlemen, this is a house of God!

I know God, Abbess!

SWORD CLANGS

God speaks through me!

You have a visitor, sire.

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