1 00:00:01,100 --> 00:00:05,480 viewers like you make this program possible support your local pbs station 2 00:01:06,860 --> 00:01:10,840 Oh, look, another snow queen and a king. Look over there, over there. 3 00:01:12,180 --> 00:01:16,240 People are building statues to thank your mama and papa for their charity. 4 00:01:16,560 --> 00:01:19,140 There are snow kings and queens all around. 5 00:01:19,680 --> 00:01:23,640 But no snow princesses. They're people like your parents, but they're not so 6 00:01:23,640 --> 00:01:24,559 keen on you. 7 00:01:24,560 --> 00:01:26,080 You're lying. Excuse me. 8 00:01:28,540 --> 00:01:29,640 Slow down, driver. 9 00:01:32,180 --> 00:01:33,520 I think it's wonderful. 10 00:01:33,860 --> 00:01:35,780 It shows that when we are kind to others. 11 00:01:36,590 --> 00:01:37,590 They're kind to us. 12 00:01:42,490 --> 00:01:43,630 Is that a person? 13 00:01:43,930 --> 00:01:44,930 Who's that? 14 00:01:46,630 --> 00:01:48,030 Leave him. We've given up all the supplies. 15 00:01:49,370 --> 00:01:50,970 Bring a fur, Wambaugh. 16 00:01:51,670 --> 00:01:53,010 Woodleen, you stay here. 17 00:02:00,330 --> 00:02:03,750 Your Majesty, be careful. He won't hurt us. He's fairly alive. 18 00:02:13,630 --> 00:02:15,310 Sir, can you hear us? 19 00:02:16,630 --> 00:02:17,630 They're more. 20 00:02:18,450 --> 00:02:20,250 They will expect us to help them too. 21 00:02:21,150 --> 00:02:23,150 I don't believe we have nothing left to give. 22 00:02:23,390 --> 00:02:24,390 Muslin! 23 00:02:24,810 --> 00:02:27,030 Muslin! Get back in the carriage! 24 00:03:47,820 --> 00:03:49,240 Lord, hear our cries. 25 00:03:50,060 --> 00:03:55,620 Guard us from despair as we toil in the dark trenches of human existence, 26 00:03:55,940 --> 00:04:02,820 engaged in the relentless and futile pursuit of ephemeral triumph. 27 00:04:04,480 --> 00:04:07,540 Relieve us from this endless torment. 28 00:04:07,920 --> 00:04:09,940 The weather of this sermon. 29 00:04:11,420 --> 00:04:15,560 Guide us, Lord, through the lamentable valley of lightning. 30 00:04:16,839 --> 00:04:19,240 Where every step is trouble. 31 00:04:20,760 --> 00:04:27,260 Warm our frigid flesh and feed our starving bellies with your forgiveness. 32 00:04:27,900 --> 00:04:33,380 Oh, Hippocrates. He is such a... No one in this place is starving. 33 00:04:34,240 --> 00:04:36,000 Least of all Cardinal Rohan. 34 00:04:36,220 --> 00:04:42,680 And protect her from the schemes of villains who wish her harm. 35 00:05:04,080 --> 00:05:05,620 Please, don't you know who I am? 36 00:05:21,700 --> 00:05:24,620 Ladies of Versailles, don't just get the body of Christ. 37 00:05:25,320 --> 00:05:27,800 No, they get a taste of Rohan's finger, too. 38 00:05:41,100 --> 00:05:42,100 So clumsy. 39 00:05:44,520 --> 00:05:46,100 Oh, sorry. Sorry. 40 00:05:46,540 --> 00:05:47,540 Me. 41 00:05:56,020 --> 00:05:58,400 He should have been exiled years ago. 42 00:05:58,900 --> 00:06:00,800 Instead, he's made cardinal. 43 00:06:01,360 --> 00:06:03,720 And no woman dares to complain about him. 44 00:06:03,980 --> 00:06:05,560 You complain about him constantly. 45 00:06:06,160 --> 00:06:07,280 I'm not a woman. 46 00:06:08,400 --> 00:06:09,400 I'm a queen. 47 00:06:10,800 --> 00:06:11,920 I don't fear anyone. 48 00:06:12,720 --> 00:06:13,760 Not even a Rohan. 49 00:06:19,480 --> 00:06:23,540 Your cousin, the Duke of Chartres, wishes permission to expand the Palais 50 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:26,900 Refused. The Household Committee has drawn up a short list of artists. 51 00:06:27,140 --> 00:06:28,360 To paint your new portrait. Fine. 52 00:06:28,620 --> 00:06:32,220 Cardinal Rohan reiterates his desire to serve in your cabinet. Over my dead 53 00:06:32,220 --> 00:06:35,060 body. You agree to stay out of politics? Rohan is personal. 54 00:06:35,340 --> 00:06:37,920 He called my mother a despotic old hag. A despotic old hag. 55 00:06:38,320 --> 00:06:39,540 Tag. Tag, Your Majesty. 56 00:06:39,840 --> 00:06:40,840 Brito, what else? 57 00:06:40,900 --> 00:06:44,500 The witnesses observed your favourite sitting by your side in the stateroom. 58 00:06:44,720 --> 00:06:48,700 Your land will be reminded that only a duchess may sit in my presence. She will 59 00:06:48,700 --> 00:06:50,180 also be flogged. Excellent. 60 00:06:51,580 --> 00:06:56,980 Marcus Lafayette is waiting in the void of that. The court jeweler will see you 61 00:06:56,980 --> 00:06:58,460 in the antechamber. Good day, Madam. 62 00:06:58,660 --> 00:07:00,420 Louis, leave us. 63 00:07:00,760 --> 00:07:01,760 Thank you. 64 00:07:05,020 --> 00:07:07,480 I need more money for the aid effort. 65 00:07:08,140 --> 00:07:11,680 Why? The people are building effigies to thank us for our help. They are still 66 00:07:11,680 --> 00:07:12,900 freezing in the streets. 67 00:07:13,820 --> 00:07:15,380 There's money to spare. The war's over. 68 00:07:17,160 --> 00:07:18,160 Of course. 69 00:07:18,660 --> 00:07:19,660 Spend what you need. 70 00:07:19,900 --> 00:07:20,900 You look tired. 71 00:07:23,020 --> 00:07:26,560 So do you. The pregnancy, your charity, you're doing too much. 72 00:07:27,260 --> 00:07:29,340 You wouldn't know. You only ever see me at mass. 73 00:07:30,120 --> 00:07:31,760 At least you have the children for company. 74 00:07:33,840 --> 00:07:34,840 Listen for me. 75 00:07:36,020 --> 00:07:37,020 Go. 76 00:07:59,470 --> 00:08:00,870 Quick, Antoinette, the hyenas are coming. 77 00:08:05,070 --> 00:08:06,730 I'll see you in my room for some hot chocolate. 78 00:08:07,310 --> 00:08:08,570 Off you go. Off you go. 79 00:08:11,570 --> 00:08:12,570 Let's get out of here. 80 00:08:12,730 --> 00:08:16,930 Have you got those sweets? This baby loves sugar. 81 00:08:17,330 --> 00:08:22,010 They were in my pocket a second ago. I've eaten them all. I don't know where 82 00:08:22,010 --> 00:08:23,010 they are. 83 00:08:57,200 --> 00:08:58,780 This must be the most perfect presentation. 84 00:09:26,730 --> 00:09:27,730 You are not allowed inside. 85 00:09:32,350 --> 00:09:37,510 Mr. Bowmer. May I present the Queen of Diamonds, festooned with 600 of the most 86 00:09:37,510 --> 00:09:38,510 precious gems. 87 00:09:38,610 --> 00:09:42,150 If I spend two million on a necklace, I will be festooned. 88 00:09:42,490 --> 00:09:43,630 From a lamppost. 89 00:09:50,470 --> 00:09:52,410 You'll answer something for Mr. Bowmestray. 90 00:09:57,130 --> 00:10:00,230 I'll keep the debt collector from your door until you find another buyer for 91 00:10:00,230 --> 00:10:01,230 necklace. 92 00:10:01,290 --> 00:10:03,070 Your Majesty is very kind. 93 00:10:03,890 --> 00:10:04,970 Put it on my account. 94 00:10:06,310 --> 00:10:07,850 Good day, Mr. Bulmer. 95 00:10:15,210 --> 00:10:16,210 Poor man. 96 00:10:16,650 --> 00:10:19,670 It's the third time he's tried to sell me that necklace. Serves him right for 97 00:10:19,670 --> 00:10:20,910 making something so vulgar. 98 00:10:21,670 --> 00:10:23,730 Make way for the Queen, please and thank you. 99 00:10:24,950 --> 00:10:25,950 Please move. 100 00:10:26,810 --> 00:10:27,810 No. 101 00:10:28,110 --> 00:10:29,110 Your Majesty. 102 00:10:30,190 --> 00:10:30,670 I 103 00:10:30,670 --> 00:10:37,670 wish to see Her 104 00:10:37,670 --> 00:10:40,810 Majesty. She doesn't wish to see you. She's retired to her private apartment. 105 00:10:41,510 --> 00:10:42,590 I am a Rohan. 106 00:10:43,070 --> 00:10:46,670 My family stands above all the nobility in France. I do not defer to some 107 00:10:46,670 --> 00:10:48,430 country countess. 108 00:10:50,310 --> 00:10:51,310 Oh, please. 109 00:10:51,600 --> 00:10:52,459 Do continue. 110 00:10:52,460 --> 00:10:55,560 Majesty, you look radiant. 111 00:10:59,580 --> 00:11:02,600 Oh, what's that lovely smell? 112 00:11:03,320 --> 00:11:05,080 Hot chocolate. Hot chocolate? 113 00:11:05,440 --> 00:11:06,840 Did you leave some for us? 114 00:11:09,400 --> 00:11:10,400 Peace. 115 00:11:11,540 --> 00:11:13,120 And warmth. 116 00:11:15,240 --> 00:11:18,500 Come on, then. Show us what you chose. 117 00:11:23,330 --> 00:11:24,470 Too good to me. 118 00:11:24,930 --> 00:11:27,990 Clearly. But you save my sanity on a daily basis. 119 00:11:28,410 --> 00:11:31,090 And who else could I trust as governess? 120 00:11:31,390 --> 00:11:33,610 To these little horrors! 121 00:11:35,750 --> 00:11:40,070 Exactly. But now I must return your monstrous offspring to the nursery. 122 00:11:41,170 --> 00:11:44,550 Madame Marielle has a music lesson and the dauphin needs his nap, don't you? 123 00:11:44,790 --> 00:11:47,150 And so do you. You look pale. Do I? 124 00:11:47,470 --> 00:11:49,930 Too much running around Paris with blankets and brioche. 125 00:11:50,480 --> 00:11:53,760 Anyway, I must be doing something right. The people love me. 126 00:11:54,860 --> 00:11:56,780 Come on, children. 127 00:11:57,040 --> 00:11:58,700 Our perfect queen needs to rest. 128 00:11:59,160 --> 00:12:00,160 Come on. 129 00:12:01,700 --> 00:12:02,700 Yulon. 130 00:12:04,600 --> 00:12:06,240 Please stay with me tonight. 131 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:09,060 I can't. 132 00:12:10,780 --> 00:12:11,780 For Troy. 133 00:12:12,500 --> 00:12:13,980 We're so lucky to have him. 134 00:12:14,460 --> 00:12:15,460 And Yul. 135 00:12:40,199 --> 00:12:41,199 Black. 136 00:12:50,820 --> 00:12:53,840 Dear sister, Ostrée requires your help. 137 00:12:54,980 --> 00:12:56,740 Well, Ostrée can join the queue. 138 00:13:40,700 --> 00:13:42,960 Unfortunately, my intelligence was accurate. 139 00:13:43,300 --> 00:13:44,860 Irritating incursion, 12 o 'clock. 140 00:13:45,480 --> 00:13:47,660 Lafayette is stalking me. Tend you haven't seen him. 141 00:13:48,060 --> 00:13:51,580 Majesty, I have returned from America with Mr. Washington's regards. 142 00:13:53,300 --> 00:13:55,400 But liberty is expensive. 143 00:13:55,740 --> 00:13:58,100 A donation would bring glory to France's reputation. 144 00:14:00,020 --> 00:14:01,020 Reputation? 145 00:14:04,400 --> 00:14:07,880 It seems you have been gone from France too long, Lafayette. 146 00:14:08,910 --> 00:14:13,630 See, our nation leads the world in literature, theater, cuisine, fashion, 147 00:14:13,850 --> 00:14:17,410 scientific endeavor, philosophical thought. To seek more glory would be 148 00:14:17,410 --> 00:14:19,010 unseemly. 149 00:14:20,490 --> 00:14:23,350 Perhaps Mr. Washington should look to his own reputation. 150 00:14:24,250 --> 00:14:28,010 He could start by repaying the one billion leave France has contributed to 151 00:14:28,010 --> 00:14:29,010 American independence. 152 00:14:35,390 --> 00:14:36,390 Shameless. 153 00:14:36,790 --> 00:14:38,030 And Americans are. 154 00:14:39,820 --> 00:14:44,060 Now, you still haven't appointed a financial controller and it is making 155 00:14:44,060 --> 00:14:50,680 market jumpy. So, in the interim, may I offer myself as your economics advisor? 156 00:14:54,100 --> 00:14:55,260 Sorry, you? 157 00:14:55,920 --> 00:14:57,360 I wish to serve the crowd. 158 00:14:59,360 --> 00:15:03,540 You wish to access my treasury so that you can rob it and pay off your debt? 159 00:15:05,440 --> 00:15:06,960 Manage your household budget, brother. 160 00:15:07,850 --> 00:15:09,050 Leave the economy to me. 161 00:15:14,830 --> 00:15:16,390 You can't do everything yourself. 162 00:15:18,050 --> 00:15:19,410 Oh, so cold. 163 00:15:22,250 --> 00:15:25,270 Everywhere I turn, Virgin, there's someone with a begging ball. 164 00:15:27,570 --> 00:15:29,530 I bet the Sultan didn't have these problems. 165 00:15:30,050 --> 00:15:34,550 I'm afraid the court of Constantinople is even greedier than Versailles. The 166 00:15:34,550 --> 00:15:35,790 Sultan does enjoy... 167 00:15:36,350 --> 00:15:37,350 A warmer winter. 168 00:15:38,990 --> 00:15:43,010 Is Provence right about the markets being nervous? 169 00:15:45,150 --> 00:15:49,170 Financiers worry that your delay in appointing a financial controller 170 00:15:49,170 --> 00:15:50,330 a fiscal problem. 171 00:15:50,930 --> 00:15:52,070 Then we're out of time. 172 00:15:53,550 --> 00:15:54,550 Yeah. 173 00:15:57,510 --> 00:16:00,410 Who can we trust with a secret that could destroy France? 174 00:16:28,080 --> 00:16:30,400 Your admirers have been decorating your walls again. 175 00:16:30,880 --> 00:16:35,360 It might help if I stop spreading lies about me deserting my ship. 176 00:16:35,640 --> 00:16:36,640 Not me. 177 00:16:37,120 --> 00:16:39,820 I only ever speak of you in the highest terms, cousin. 178 00:16:40,620 --> 00:16:43,160 Felicity, we have company. 179 00:16:45,480 --> 00:16:47,180 Lovely to see you, Provence. 180 00:16:48,840 --> 00:16:49,860 Tell your knees. 181 00:16:51,040 --> 00:16:52,180 They're not curtsying. 182 00:16:52,640 --> 00:16:56,400 They have this quaint notion that all men and women are equal. 183 00:16:58,700 --> 00:16:59,720 Quaint indeed. 184 00:17:00,380 --> 00:17:02,880 Don't be too long asleep. I want to read you my latest chapter. 185 00:17:07,740 --> 00:17:09,060 God, he's unbearable. 186 00:17:09,400 --> 00:17:10,980 That's the difference between us. 187 00:17:11,200 --> 00:17:13,380 I adore a woman who's smarter than me. 188 00:17:13,720 --> 00:17:15,020 No wonder your bed's never empty. 189 00:17:17,359 --> 00:17:19,319 So, what's the latest at Versailles? 190 00:17:19,760 --> 00:17:21,140 He's incapable of decision. 191 00:17:22,020 --> 00:17:24,240 He's still yet to appoint a financial controller. 192 00:17:24,839 --> 00:17:27,260 He's decisive enough to deny my requests. 193 00:17:28,060 --> 00:17:30,500 He's refused me permission to expand the arcades. 194 00:17:31,140 --> 00:17:35,340 To be fair, you have turned the Palais Royale into a den of iniquity. 195 00:17:36,420 --> 00:17:38,360 Wags at court call you the shopkeeper. 196 00:17:40,100 --> 00:17:41,540 Brothel keeper might be more apt. 197 00:17:41,960 --> 00:17:43,400 You lot cut me out. 198 00:17:44,200 --> 00:17:46,200 How else am I supposed to support my children? 199 00:17:46,600 --> 00:17:47,660 And they're assorted mothers. 200 00:17:48,280 --> 00:17:50,000 Where is the official wife these days? 201 00:17:50,460 --> 00:17:51,920 I haven't seen the old girl in ages. 202 00:17:53,180 --> 00:17:54,180 In the country. 203 00:17:55,200 --> 00:17:57,980 Still sulking about you spunking her diary on all? 204 00:17:58,980 --> 00:17:59,980 How petty. 205 00:18:00,380 --> 00:18:01,379 Never mind. 206 00:18:01,380 --> 00:18:04,460 The world and your wife think you're a libertine and a coward. 207 00:18:05,760 --> 00:18:06,760 But who cares? 208 00:18:07,540 --> 00:18:09,380 You're one of the richest men in France. 209 00:18:10,160 --> 00:18:12,340 Reputation is everything, cousin. 210 00:18:13,600 --> 00:18:15,760 And thanks to our glorious king, mine is lost. 211 00:18:38,980 --> 00:18:39,980 Valette? 212 00:18:41,440 --> 00:18:43,960 Valette, put your way and help me out of my cape. 213 00:18:44,220 --> 00:18:45,220 You're late. 214 00:18:45,580 --> 00:18:48,100 Five minutes sooner, I'd have caught you servicing the baker. 215 00:18:48,980 --> 00:18:49,980 I've got to eat. 216 00:18:50,280 --> 00:18:52,680 Even if I had any customers waiting for those days ago. 217 00:18:54,260 --> 00:18:55,800 What did he pay for his pleasure? 218 00:18:56,420 --> 00:18:57,420 Some bread. 219 00:18:58,120 --> 00:18:59,120 Ta -da! 220 00:18:59,480 --> 00:19:00,480 Seriously? 221 00:19:00,840 --> 00:19:02,440 Here, I've got at least a couple of eclairs. 222 00:19:02,660 --> 00:19:04,220 Thanks. Did you get anything? 223 00:19:04,820 --> 00:19:05,820 Uh, yes. 224 00:19:05,980 --> 00:19:06,980 Um... 225 00:19:07,210 --> 00:19:09,830 Fresh from the favourites' pockets and books. 226 00:19:10,370 --> 00:19:11,370 Isaiah. 227 00:19:13,350 --> 00:19:14,730 My fingers were numb. 228 00:19:15,110 --> 00:19:16,190 I'll go back tomorrow. 229 00:19:16,410 --> 00:19:17,950 There's more than one way to dip a pocket. 230 00:19:18,650 --> 00:19:20,110 We'll use the fake charity. 231 00:19:20,630 --> 00:19:23,210 Care to donate to the poor fallen women? 232 00:19:23,650 --> 00:19:26,830 You could shake that tin anywhere in Paris. What's so special about Zion? 233 00:19:27,550 --> 00:19:28,550 Life. 234 00:19:29,290 --> 00:19:30,510 Pass me the books. 235 00:19:30,790 --> 00:19:32,730 We'll start with Voltaire. 236 00:19:33,470 --> 00:19:34,470 Burn slower. 237 00:20:27,020 --> 00:20:29,760 Fate has drawn a line between us. 238 00:20:30,720 --> 00:20:34,680 But it has no power to keep you from my mind. 239 00:20:35,860 --> 00:20:38,780 I am lost in the thoughts of you. 240 00:20:41,080 --> 00:20:45,480 These forbidden letters are my solace. 241 00:20:49,480 --> 00:20:51,480 Good morning, Your Majesty. 242 00:20:52,760 --> 00:20:54,220 Good morning, Your Majesty. 243 00:20:59,110 --> 00:21:03,170 What's all this? Gifts, Majesty, from an admirer. 244 00:21:03,970 --> 00:21:05,210 Oh, beautiful. 245 00:21:06,290 --> 00:21:07,990 Is there a note? 246 00:21:08,230 --> 00:21:09,230 There is. 247 00:21:10,290 --> 00:21:14,170 Diamonds to soothe ears, heard by my careless words. 248 00:21:14,970 --> 00:21:21,850 Roses, the colour of my repentant blush and my cardinal's robes. The gifts are 249 00:21:21,850 --> 00:21:23,890 from Rohan. Who else? 250 00:21:28,330 --> 00:21:29,410 He can buy me. 251 00:21:30,250 --> 00:21:35,250 He insulted your Lord, and now he is sending me gifts. 252 00:21:36,670 --> 00:21:41,350 Gifts. I love hearing you complain about Rohan, but I do have a... Why is it 253 00:21:41,350 --> 00:21:44,890 that the most privileged families always want more from us? 254 00:21:45,490 --> 00:21:46,630 Welcome to Versailles. 255 00:21:49,930 --> 00:21:51,030 You are the king. 256 00:21:53,590 --> 00:21:54,590 Change it. 257 00:21:56,910 --> 00:22:00,750 We could make some new promotions. 258 00:22:01,910 --> 00:22:03,190 Increase pensions. 259 00:22:03,990 --> 00:22:10,230 Show the entitled families that we are a modern regime that rewards service and 260 00:22:10,230 --> 00:22:11,790 loyalty over high birth. 261 00:22:15,210 --> 00:22:16,570 The head of my stables. 262 00:22:18,210 --> 00:22:19,670 He's always been a loyal fellow. 263 00:22:21,450 --> 00:22:25,210 He should have a large pension and... 264 00:22:27,449 --> 00:22:29,950 Claudine. She's cooked for you since you were a little boy. Exactly. 265 00:22:31,270 --> 00:22:34,870 And what about the children of the governors? 266 00:22:39,550 --> 00:22:42,990 I don't know why everyone's so outraged by this book. It's really very tame. 267 00:22:43,230 --> 00:22:46,470 Well, when it comes to debauchery, you Poloniacs, that's a very high bar. 268 00:22:46,790 --> 00:22:49,270 Or maybe, Cologne, you've just led a very dull life. 269 00:22:49,990 --> 00:22:50,990 Double or quits? 270 00:22:51,290 --> 00:22:52,290 Deal. 271 00:22:55,530 --> 00:23:01,050 How the hell? Geometry, physics, and startling impliquity. So that's 20 ,000 272 00:23:01,050 --> 00:23:02,050 livres to me. 273 00:23:02,090 --> 00:23:05,670 Added to your outstanding losses, and with compound interest applied, you owe 274 00:23:05,670 --> 00:23:08,470 81 ,426. What the hell? 275 00:23:08,730 --> 00:23:09,870 I rounded up. Here. 276 00:23:11,010 --> 00:23:12,010 Down payment. 277 00:23:12,250 --> 00:23:13,250 Excuse me. 278 00:23:13,670 --> 00:23:15,650 That belonged to my mother. 279 00:23:15,950 --> 00:23:17,210 You never wear it. 280 00:23:17,530 --> 00:23:18,530 Not the point. 281 00:23:20,110 --> 00:23:21,110 My heavens. 282 00:23:22,050 --> 00:23:23,190 I've been made a duke. 283 00:23:32,520 --> 00:23:33,520 Mr. Polignac. 284 00:23:33,960 --> 00:23:34,960 Thank you. 285 00:23:37,420 --> 00:23:39,620 Oh, well, thank you. 286 00:23:40,340 --> 00:23:42,760 I'd kiss you too, but not even a Dutchess can kiss a king. 287 00:23:45,680 --> 00:23:51,760 The Queen and I wish to remind court that rank can be attained by loyal 288 00:23:52,080 --> 00:23:53,600 not just by birth. 289 00:23:54,480 --> 00:23:58,760 You're a loyal friend and a dedicated governess. 290 00:23:59,450 --> 00:24:01,970 So your reward is the highest title in the land. 291 00:24:03,090 --> 00:24:04,550 But the court will hate it. 292 00:24:05,290 --> 00:24:06,370 That's the whole point. 293 00:24:38,090 --> 00:24:39,090 Identify yourself. 294 00:24:40,150 --> 00:24:41,330 Countess Jeanne de Valois. 295 00:24:42,170 --> 00:24:43,170 I am honoured. 296 00:24:45,430 --> 00:24:50,570 If you are from the royal house of Valois, how come we don't know you? 297 00:24:52,790 --> 00:24:56,790 My name is royal, but I'm never at their thigh. So many people all courting 298 00:24:56,790 --> 00:24:57,790 favour. 299 00:24:58,230 --> 00:25:00,490 And yet, here you are. 300 00:25:01,530 --> 00:25:04,830 Yes, but not for myself. I am collecting. 301 00:25:05,770 --> 00:25:07,110 For the poor fallen women? 302 00:25:07,920 --> 00:25:12,800 Wretched creatures defiled by the male of our species. Men are such beasts. 303 00:25:13,740 --> 00:25:14,740 Oh, 304 00:25:15,400 --> 00:25:16,400 yes. 305 00:25:17,420 --> 00:25:22,800 And women should know better than to be fooled by them. Queen, you won't believe 306 00:25:22,800 --> 00:25:24,300 what you've done. Come on. 307 00:25:34,680 --> 00:25:35,680 Congratulations. 308 00:25:38,570 --> 00:25:40,910 I've written such a... Thank you. 309 00:25:41,290 --> 00:25:44,730 The title used to indicate a person of substance. 310 00:25:45,070 --> 00:25:48,350 Now it indicates a commoner who's loyal to the time. 311 00:25:48,630 --> 00:25:52,570 I'm happy for you. You deserve it. Thank you, ladies. Well, thank the Queen as 312 00:25:52,570 --> 00:25:53,570 well. 313 00:25:53,730 --> 00:25:57,110 That woman has cast a spell over Her Majesty. 314 00:25:58,070 --> 00:25:59,750 No enchantment lasts forever. 315 00:26:00,670 --> 00:26:06,470 One day, the Queen will wake up and see the Polignac for who she really is. 316 00:26:08,490 --> 00:26:11,970 She gives the Polignac a duchy, and I caught you and get on King's Council. 317 00:26:12,310 --> 00:26:14,030 You shouldn't have insulted her, Mother. 318 00:26:14,510 --> 00:26:15,510 What's a joke? 319 00:26:15,890 --> 00:26:17,870 A lot of Austrians have no sense of humor. 320 00:26:20,590 --> 00:26:24,050 Well, if she thinks I'm buying the Duke and the Duchess a country bunk, then 321 00:26:24,050 --> 00:26:25,110 she's got another thing coming. 322 00:26:28,750 --> 00:26:29,750 Majesty? 323 00:26:35,270 --> 00:26:36,710 Duke and Duchess, the Polignac. 324 00:27:09,390 --> 00:27:10,470 The Duke de Chartres. 325 00:27:12,210 --> 00:27:13,370 He rides up here sometimes. 326 00:27:13,850 --> 00:27:15,170 I think he misses the place. 327 00:27:15,390 --> 00:27:16,390 Leave him. 328 00:27:17,390 --> 00:27:18,790 Let him look at what he's lost. 329 00:27:25,250 --> 00:27:26,250 Vaudreuil? 330 00:27:29,590 --> 00:27:30,590 What happened? 331 00:27:30,710 --> 00:27:31,710 I'm fine. 332 00:27:31,870 --> 00:27:32,890 This was in his mouth. 333 00:27:33,410 --> 00:27:35,750 It's a contract with the moneylender St. James. 334 00:27:36,230 --> 00:27:38,110 Now you've got a duchy he once paid. 335 00:27:39,310 --> 00:27:40,810 Well, he can't get his money from a dead man. 336 00:27:41,150 --> 00:27:43,850 Well, according to that, the droid's debts don't die with him. 337 00:27:44,210 --> 00:27:45,210 They go to Jules. 338 00:27:46,310 --> 00:27:47,490 We don't have that kind of money. 339 00:27:49,250 --> 00:27:50,270 You could ask the Queen. 340 00:27:50,590 --> 00:27:51,730 For three million livres. 341 00:27:52,030 --> 00:27:53,030 You have no choice. 342 00:27:53,370 --> 00:27:54,370 Oh, I do. 343 00:27:54,970 --> 00:27:58,570 I've spent years debasing myself in this place to feather your nest in his. 344 00:27:58,990 --> 00:27:59,990 I'm done. 345 00:28:00,270 --> 00:28:02,250 They will kill me. 346 00:28:04,050 --> 00:28:05,370 And then they'll come for him. 347 00:28:13,840 --> 00:28:14,840 Take him to his family. 348 00:28:15,100 --> 00:28:16,760 What? In Saint -Domingue? 349 00:28:17,120 --> 00:28:18,340 He'll leave tonight during the party. 350 00:28:18,900 --> 00:28:21,800 He'll be on the boat before anyone notices you're gone. But it's a 351 00:28:22,100 --> 00:28:23,520 You can come back once I've paid off the debt. 352 00:28:24,120 --> 00:28:26,360 How? If you won't ask the Queen. 353 00:28:27,300 --> 00:28:29,020 The King has a vacancy for mistress. 354 00:28:29,940 --> 00:28:30,980 The Baron made a fortune. 355 00:28:33,500 --> 00:28:36,300 He also has a vacancy for financial controller. 356 00:28:36,640 --> 00:28:37,760 I don't think you're qualified. 357 00:28:38,060 --> 00:28:39,560 No, but you are. 358 00:28:40,940 --> 00:28:42,760 You can repay Woodrow's debts from the treasury. 359 00:28:42,980 --> 00:28:44,160 What's the deal from the public purse? 360 00:28:44,460 --> 00:28:46,060 Join the club. There's a whole court on the make. 361 00:28:46,320 --> 00:28:50,140 The king has rejected all applications for the post of the financial 362 00:28:50,140 --> 00:28:51,140 Why would he accept mine? 363 00:28:52,220 --> 00:28:53,220 Leave that to me. 364 00:28:56,660 --> 00:28:57,660 Pack your bags. 365 00:29:13,580 --> 00:29:18,240 But, Duchess, I... I didn't see you there. 366 00:29:19,100 --> 00:29:21,340 I always check on the children before they go to sleep. 367 00:29:23,500 --> 00:29:24,500 So do I. 368 00:29:25,580 --> 00:29:27,740 It's odd we've not bumped into each other. 369 00:29:33,240 --> 00:29:36,160 When he's fractious, he likes to chew on this. 370 00:29:44,650 --> 00:29:46,130 You are an excellent governess. 371 00:29:46,790 --> 00:29:47,890 You're an excellent father. 372 00:29:53,330 --> 00:29:56,290 People are usually more concerned with my abilities as king. 373 00:29:58,310 --> 00:29:59,310 I must go. 374 00:30:01,510 --> 00:30:03,310 I have so little time these days. 375 00:30:07,190 --> 00:30:11,750 You might have more leisure if you appointed a financial controller. 376 00:30:14,090 --> 00:30:15,850 You overreach yourself, Duchess. 377 00:30:16,870 --> 00:30:19,690 I come to the nursery to escape politics. 378 00:30:27,790 --> 00:30:29,590 Isn't this lace adorable? 379 00:30:30,270 --> 00:30:31,650 Yes. So pretty. 380 00:30:32,190 --> 00:30:33,190 It's lovely. 381 00:30:33,470 --> 00:30:35,750 No, Jules, it's a small party with Yolande. 382 00:30:39,550 --> 00:30:42,850 Thank you for not being difficult about her promotion. 383 00:30:43,630 --> 00:30:45,350 I would hate for you to be jealous. 384 00:30:45,570 --> 00:30:46,650 Why would I be jealous? 385 00:30:48,030 --> 00:30:49,030 I'm a princess. 386 00:30:49,750 --> 00:30:52,290 I will always outrank a duchess. 387 00:30:54,110 --> 00:30:55,870 I reward loyalty. 388 00:30:57,630 --> 00:30:58,630 She's loyal. 389 00:30:59,510 --> 00:31:00,510 I'm sure she is. 390 00:31:18,210 --> 00:31:19,550 My financial controller? 391 00:31:19,790 --> 00:31:20,549 Not yet. 392 00:31:20,550 --> 00:31:21,630 Have I drawn you a path? 393 00:31:21,930 --> 00:31:22,930 They've gone. 394 00:31:23,770 --> 00:31:24,770 Gone? 395 00:31:25,070 --> 00:31:26,070 Without saying goodbye? 396 00:31:26,430 --> 00:31:28,470 They had to take their chance when the coast was clear. 397 00:31:33,730 --> 00:31:34,730 Leave me. 398 00:31:46,930 --> 00:31:48,270 What is this? 399 00:31:49,110 --> 00:31:51,410 A small party with a few friends. 400 00:31:51,930 --> 00:31:52,930 Rohan? 401 00:31:53,650 --> 00:31:56,410 Why, Rohan? He invited himself. 402 00:31:58,390 --> 00:31:59,650 I wish to leave. 403 00:32:00,670 --> 00:32:01,790 And I'll see you tomorrow. 404 00:32:03,630 --> 00:32:04,630 Oh, 405 00:32:05,370 --> 00:32:06,730 I wish you to come with me. 406 00:32:14,730 --> 00:32:16,350 Maybe write a letter in lemon juice. 407 00:32:17,990 --> 00:32:19,450 You always feel better after that. 408 00:32:21,390 --> 00:32:23,590 Eurith, seeming ungrateful. 409 00:32:25,050 --> 00:32:26,050 Duchess. 410 00:32:28,750 --> 00:32:32,350 Everything I have, you've given of your own accord for your own reasons. 411 00:32:33,510 --> 00:32:34,670 I'm not beholden to you. 412 00:33:17,360 --> 00:33:18,360 What? 413 00:33:21,680 --> 00:33:26,600 I saw the court jeweler the other day. 414 00:33:27,900 --> 00:33:32,700 He was carrying a jewel case as big as a cart. 415 00:33:34,420 --> 00:33:37,080 I only guess it contained the diamond necklace. 416 00:33:37,520 --> 00:33:38,459 Why not? 417 00:33:38,460 --> 00:33:39,460 Because it doesn't exist. 418 00:33:39,800 --> 00:33:42,660 Why would a jeweler make something that nobody in the world can afford? 419 00:33:42,960 --> 00:33:44,680 Because the old king asked him to. 420 00:33:45,120 --> 00:33:47,500 And then you drop dead at the pox before you can pay for it. 421 00:33:49,140 --> 00:33:51,300 Is that your foot or a slab of ice? Get off me. 422 00:33:56,440 --> 00:33:58,780 I'm going to break into the Queen's private apartment. 423 00:34:00,900 --> 00:34:02,580 The rooms where the public can't go. 424 00:34:02,980 --> 00:34:04,940 The place where she really lives. 425 00:34:05,820 --> 00:34:08,159 In a room dotted with rubies. 426 00:34:09,460 --> 00:34:12,139 I bet she keeps a secret jewel collection under her bed. 427 00:34:12,400 --> 00:34:13,400 You'll never get past a guard. 428 00:34:14,409 --> 00:34:15,409 Oh, please. 429 00:34:16,050 --> 00:34:17,170 We'll leave at dawn. 430 00:34:18,530 --> 00:34:24,489 One of these days, Jeanne, you'll go too far. 431 00:34:32,610 --> 00:34:33,610 Antoinette! 432 00:34:37,210 --> 00:34:38,330 I was cruel. 433 00:34:38,670 --> 00:34:39,670 I'm sorry. 434 00:34:42,250 --> 00:34:43,670 I have given you everything. 435 00:34:44,690 --> 00:34:46,710 And you can't even give me your friendship. 436 00:34:47,350 --> 00:34:49,350 I have a good mind to dismiss you. 437 00:34:50,270 --> 00:34:51,270 I was upset. 438 00:34:51,469 --> 00:34:53,190 All right, Boudreaux and Jules have gone. 439 00:34:53,810 --> 00:34:55,650 They left last night during the party. 440 00:34:56,429 --> 00:34:58,610 They've gone to Saint -Domingue to escape Boudreaux's death. 441 00:35:02,170 --> 00:35:03,170 What happened? 442 00:35:04,550 --> 00:35:05,790 He gambled everything. 443 00:35:06,710 --> 00:35:09,770 His inheritance, all of our pensions. If he'd stayed, he'd have gambled away 444 00:35:09,770 --> 00:35:11,210 your income from the new duchy as well. 445 00:35:14,710 --> 00:35:16,870 Antoinette. I'm sorry. I misspoke. 446 00:35:18,210 --> 00:35:21,030 I deserve your anger and I understand if you wish to dismiss me. 447 00:35:25,830 --> 00:35:27,090 I could never let you go. 448 00:35:30,250 --> 00:35:31,250 Antoinette. 449 00:35:31,650 --> 00:35:33,490 I am so glad to be your friend. 450 00:35:43,310 --> 00:35:44,310 I can't be your everything. 451 00:35:45,770 --> 00:35:46,770 You can. 452 00:35:47,010 --> 00:35:48,010 I can't. 453 00:35:48,330 --> 00:35:49,330 You can. 454 00:35:49,510 --> 00:35:52,030 I can't. There's only one person who can be. 455 00:35:53,630 --> 00:35:56,210 And he's not here, but he will be soon. 456 00:36:00,310 --> 00:36:04,650 I just heard Count Fersen's regiment set sail from the Caribbean two months ago. 457 00:36:06,670 --> 00:36:08,450 Your Swedish soldier's coming home. 458 00:36:16,400 --> 00:36:17,118 It's delightful. 459 00:36:17,120 --> 00:36:18,460 Oh, it was delightful. 460 00:36:19,100 --> 00:36:20,960 Oh, my God! Oh, my God! 461 00:36:21,220 --> 00:36:22,260 Oh, what's happening? 462 00:36:22,780 --> 00:36:23,780 What is wrong? 463 00:36:24,480 --> 00:36:25,480 Help! 464 00:36:28,560 --> 00:36:29,560 He's possessed. 465 00:36:29,960 --> 00:36:31,280 The devil's within him. 466 00:36:32,320 --> 00:36:33,640 God! God! 467 00:36:34,940 --> 00:36:35,980 Leave the man alone. 468 00:36:37,920 --> 00:36:38,920 What should I do? 469 00:36:39,180 --> 00:36:40,340 Go get your doctor. 470 00:36:41,220 --> 00:36:42,560 Yes, strength the world. 471 00:36:43,060 --> 00:36:44,480 You're going to be okay. Help us out. 472 00:36:45,770 --> 00:36:46,770 Cool. 473 00:39:13,620 --> 00:39:15,520 No. Not like the red -to -red guy. 474 00:39:15,900 --> 00:39:19,060 The apartment's so small and peaceful, I don't think I'm going to be able to 475 00:39:19,060 --> 00:39:20,019 stay straight away. 476 00:39:20,020 --> 00:39:21,180 Were the walls made of rubies? 477 00:39:21,380 --> 00:39:27,120 No, no, but I got some writing paper, a metal bed that sings, and this. 478 00:39:28,940 --> 00:39:31,340 The jeweler's drawing of the diamond necklace. So? 479 00:39:33,140 --> 00:39:34,480 The Countess de Valois. 480 00:39:35,800 --> 00:39:36,800 Oh, crap. 481 00:39:37,060 --> 00:39:38,060 Smile. 482 00:39:40,020 --> 00:39:44,960 Madame Victoire, may I present Father Loth. 483 00:39:45,420 --> 00:39:47,700 A tireless supporter of the poor fallen women. 484 00:39:48,020 --> 00:39:49,020 Madam. 485 00:39:51,420 --> 00:39:57,160 Your problem is that no one here gives without getting something in return. 486 00:40:00,120 --> 00:40:01,380 I've been thinking. 487 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:07,400 Perhaps, if you had an important patroness, courtiers would donate to 488 00:40:07,400 --> 00:40:08,400 favor. 489 00:40:12,020 --> 00:40:13,300 You're so clever. 490 00:40:15,760 --> 00:40:17,660 But where would I find this patroness? 491 00:40:18,840 --> 00:40:22,700 The Queen often sports risque courses. 492 00:40:24,440 --> 00:40:26,040 Ride to her and ask. 493 00:40:26,520 --> 00:40:28,600 What a wonderful idea. 494 00:40:29,740 --> 00:40:33,340 A small donation to the course. 495 00:40:43,440 --> 00:40:44,560 It's a person? 496 00:40:46,960 --> 00:40:51,980 Everything you send is intercepted. Yes, that's why I don't send them, and I... 497 00:40:51,980 --> 00:40:56,200 I write them in lemon juice, and I keep them in my drawer. 498 00:40:56,520 --> 00:40:58,740 If you're liaison with Thurston, it becomes the light. What liaison? 499 00:40:59,100 --> 00:41:04,900 I haven't seen him since... Louis sent him to war three years ago. 500 00:41:08,920 --> 00:41:11,360 Please, just find the thief. 501 00:41:20,010 --> 00:41:21,690 Does anyone else know about the letters? 502 00:41:23,870 --> 00:41:24,990 Of course not. 503 00:41:26,130 --> 00:41:27,310 Not even Yolande? 504 00:41:29,250 --> 00:41:30,250 No. 505 00:41:35,150 --> 00:41:36,190 Go ahead in. 506 00:41:38,670 --> 00:41:43,990 Tell Yolande to come immediately. 507 00:41:54,920 --> 00:42:01,720 Idiot. I have the audacity to write a comedy, but the 508 00:42:01,720 --> 00:42:03,420 censor didn't find it funny. 509 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:06,060 Fair enough, fair enough. 510 00:42:06,400 --> 00:42:12,040 Luckily, thanks to you, dear Duke, and your industrious printing pressers, my 511 00:42:12,040 --> 00:42:14,620 little play can find an audience. 512 00:42:14,900 --> 00:42:21,660 So, a toast to Figaro, to the Duke of Chartres, and to the fabulous... 513 00:42:22,200 --> 00:42:24,120 And three, Palais Royale! 514 00:42:24,380 --> 00:42:25,380 Cheers! 515 00:42:29,520 --> 00:42:30,520 What's going on? 516 00:42:31,360 --> 00:42:32,360 Small gathering. 517 00:42:33,900 --> 00:42:35,280 What's Lafayette doing here? 518 00:42:37,240 --> 00:42:38,540 And San George? 519 00:42:39,200 --> 00:42:40,760 I thought we were rid of him. 520 00:42:41,080 --> 00:42:44,000 My father brought him back from London to behead a music in our court. 521 00:42:46,800 --> 00:42:48,460 Oh, God, they're coming over. 522 00:42:49,640 --> 00:42:52,200 Revolve! We've been having a little political debate. 523 00:42:52,540 --> 00:42:54,700 Of course you have. Which regime is more enlightened? 524 00:42:55,040 --> 00:42:58,240 American democracy or British constitutional monarchy. 525 00:42:58,920 --> 00:43:03,100 London is the most liberal city in the world. Well, if it's such a utopia, you 526 00:43:03,100 --> 00:43:04,100 should... What's that there? 527 00:43:05,420 --> 00:43:07,980 There's no finer system than divine monarchy. 528 00:43:08,640 --> 00:43:11,000 Our problem is the imbecile on the throne. 529 00:43:11,400 --> 00:43:14,360 And we can't get rid of him unless we follow England's example and chop off 530 00:43:14,360 --> 00:43:15,360 head. 531 00:43:17,280 --> 00:43:19,700 Be careful of the company you keep. 532 00:43:20,620 --> 00:43:23,640 You may be out on a limb, but you are not out of reach. 533 00:43:28,140 --> 00:43:29,140 Good riddance. 534 00:43:30,040 --> 00:43:33,720 Now, Beaumarchais and I can tell you our great idea. We are going to persuade 535 00:43:33,720 --> 00:43:35,700 Louis to allow a performance of Figaro. 536 00:43:36,080 --> 00:43:37,480 May I volunteer for a part? 537 00:43:38,140 --> 00:43:42,000 Why would a king approve a play in which the lower orders conspire against best 538 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:43,000 social superiors? 539 00:43:43,220 --> 00:43:44,220 Because he's a fool. 540 00:43:44,660 --> 00:43:46,480 With a wife who adores the theatre. 541 00:43:47,400 --> 00:43:49,680 She might even be persuaded to take the... 542 00:43:50,540 --> 00:43:51,540 You, 543 00:43:51,880 --> 00:43:53,780 my love, are beyond despicable. 544 00:43:57,860 --> 00:44:01,340 Again, here is the plan. The king visits his children every evening, and 545 00:44:01,340 --> 00:44:04,400 tonight, when he leaves, he will find you in the corridor. 546 00:44:04,720 --> 00:44:05,720 Yeah, and what will I be doing? 547 00:44:05,880 --> 00:44:07,120 I don't know, something normal. 548 00:44:07,360 --> 00:44:10,340 I'll pretend to be surprised to see you, I will introduce you to the king, and 549 00:44:10,340 --> 00:44:12,740 that's your chance to sell yourself as his new financial controller. 550 00:44:12,980 --> 00:44:13,980 Can I just... 551 00:44:32,300 --> 00:44:33,300 She's not available. 552 00:44:34,640 --> 00:44:36,480 What did you mean? She's not available. 553 00:44:37,540 --> 00:44:40,000 And another one's coming in to join the battle. 554 00:44:43,940 --> 00:44:45,920 It is her job to be available. 555 00:44:47,220 --> 00:44:48,220 Where is she? 556 00:44:49,640 --> 00:44:50,640 Where is she? 557 00:44:51,220 --> 00:44:52,220 Where is she? 558 00:44:54,100 --> 00:44:55,100 No. 559 00:44:55,620 --> 00:44:59,100 No. Three minutes. Leave me alone. 560 00:46:22,030 --> 00:46:23,030 Thank you, Governor. 561 00:46:23,190 --> 00:46:25,630 Of course, it's no problem at all. 562 00:46:30,770 --> 00:46:32,150 Your Majesty. 563 00:46:35,110 --> 00:46:37,490 Am I supposed to pick one? 564 00:46:38,330 --> 00:46:42,710 If you'd like to, but I won't be able to get it. I'm not a magician, just 565 00:46:42,710 --> 00:46:43,710 clumsy. 566 00:46:46,070 --> 00:46:47,070 Indeed, Your Honour. 567 00:46:49,110 --> 00:46:53,150 Majesty, may I present Alexandra de Calonne, Count of Hanonville. 568 00:46:55,170 --> 00:46:56,890 I recently returned from Lille. 569 00:46:57,670 --> 00:47:00,870 I was honoured to serve there as your Majesty's intendant. 570 00:47:03,070 --> 00:47:04,070 Lille. 571 00:47:06,510 --> 00:47:09,790 You... You raise revenue there. 572 00:47:13,450 --> 00:47:15,410 Perhaps you are a magician after all. 573 00:47:16,300 --> 00:47:20,200 A financier and a conjurer have something in common. Both produce 574 00:47:20,200 --> 00:47:22,580 through distraction and concealment. 575 00:47:25,160 --> 00:47:29,200 And, uh... Is concealment wrong? 576 00:47:30,140 --> 00:47:35,140 In my opinion, when it comes to the financial market, optimism is essential. 577 00:47:36,220 --> 00:47:37,420 Even if illusory. 578 00:47:44,780 --> 00:47:45,780 Walk with me. 579 00:47:46,670 --> 00:47:47,670 Touch it. Try now. 580 00:48:08,750 --> 00:48:09,750 Jeanette? 581 00:48:11,590 --> 00:48:13,470 Jeanette? Jeanette? 582 00:48:24,170 --> 00:48:27,870 We stand astride the twin peaks of the productivity of our land and 583 00:48:27,870 --> 00:48:28,870 international trade. 584 00:48:29,050 --> 00:48:31,710 But commerce is still the tiger to be tamed. 585 00:48:32,590 --> 00:48:36,690 The housewife need only balance her income and expenditure. 586 00:48:37,050 --> 00:48:40,230 A finance minister must create growth. 587 00:48:42,190 --> 00:48:44,190 Please, refill your glass. 588 00:48:46,630 --> 00:48:52,190 He is talented, but close to the Polignacs. We'll make him an unpopular 589 00:48:55,630 --> 00:48:56,630 I could live with that. 590 00:49:00,450 --> 00:49:01,850 Your Majesty, it's the Queen. 591 00:49:02,670 --> 00:49:03,670 It's urgent. 592 00:49:19,530 --> 00:49:21,050 I thought it was a little girl. 593 00:49:24,910 --> 00:49:26,450 Madam Raya wanted a sister. 594 00:49:29,250 --> 00:49:31,230 What matters most now is the Queen's recovery. 595 00:49:33,490 --> 00:49:34,710 She will need you. 596 00:49:35,910 --> 00:49:37,130 I won't leave her side. 597 00:49:47,830 --> 00:49:49,050 I saw you. 598 00:49:54,220 --> 00:49:58,120 If she dies from this, you will be her killer. 599 00:49:59,080 --> 00:50:02,320 What on earth are you talking about? You left her bleeding in a corridor no one 600 00:50:02,320 --> 00:50:03,118 ever uses. 601 00:50:03,120 --> 00:50:05,140 Whatever you think you saw, you're mistaken. 602 00:50:05,380 --> 00:50:06,380 You liar. 603 00:50:06,780 --> 00:50:07,780 Tell her then. 604 00:50:09,020 --> 00:50:10,600 See who she believes, you or me. 605 00:50:12,680 --> 00:50:15,560 I will never forget tonight. 606 00:50:17,320 --> 00:50:18,620 All your part in it. 607 00:50:18,940 --> 00:50:21,520 And one day, when the time is right, I will tell you. 608 00:50:39,340 --> 00:50:40,340 Take a seat. 609 00:50:40,480 --> 00:50:44,240 So sorry to hear about the Queen. I read your report from Leo this morning. 610 00:50:45,580 --> 00:50:46,580 Very impressive. 611 00:50:47,600 --> 00:50:49,960 I will be announcing your appointment immediately. 612 00:50:51,640 --> 00:50:55,300 Sergeant, please escort the financial controller to his office. 613 00:50:56,060 --> 00:50:59,620 And give him all the information he needs. 614 00:51:00,220 --> 00:51:01,220 Thank you, Majesty. 615 00:51:01,600 --> 00:51:03,260 You should thank the Duchess de Polignac. 616 00:51:03,640 --> 00:51:05,220 Do tell her that her plan worked. 617 00:51:05,420 --> 00:51:07,600 It's all right, but... She wouldn't have put you forward if you weren't right 618 00:51:07,600 --> 00:51:08,600 for the job. 619 00:51:08,650 --> 00:51:11,090 The court may doubt her motives, but I do not. 620 00:51:12,850 --> 00:51:14,190 The finance room. 621 00:51:23,930 --> 00:51:27,450 Ah, yes, a keepsake from the Felton. 622 00:51:31,710 --> 00:51:33,550 You're acquainted with this work? 623 00:51:35,450 --> 00:51:36,450 It's a classic. 624 00:51:37,320 --> 00:51:38,760 Mr. Necker was our finest chancellor. 625 00:51:39,240 --> 00:51:43,720 He took us through a four -year war without raising taxes and came out the 626 00:51:43,720 --> 00:51:45,960 side with the economy running a surplus. 627 00:51:46,240 --> 00:51:47,240 Necker lied. 628 00:51:48,140 --> 00:51:53,920 He funded the war through secret loans that have left us with 110 million 629 00:51:53,920 --> 00:51:54,859 of debt. 630 00:51:54,860 --> 00:51:57,440 But the surplus... No, no. He made it up. 631 00:51:58,260 --> 00:52:03,320 Every penny France generates is spent on interest payments, and so we borrow 632 00:52:03,320 --> 00:52:05,820 more for essentials and the interest. 633 00:52:07,520 --> 00:52:09,480 It's a vicious, vicious circle. 634 00:52:11,760 --> 00:52:12,760 Who knows? 635 00:52:13,440 --> 00:52:17,040 Him, the king, me, and now you. 636 00:52:18,320 --> 00:52:22,080 Obviously, we must keep this whole mess a secret if it were ever to get out. 637 00:52:23,140 --> 00:52:24,140 Francis Funk. 638 00:52:25,320 --> 00:52:27,880 But you are our life raft. 639 00:52:29,000 --> 00:52:31,900 Again, congratulations. 640 00:52:39,810 --> 00:52:40,810 I've been thinking. 641 00:52:41,530 --> 00:52:42,530 Oh dear. 642 00:52:42,650 --> 00:52:44,790 That donation's enough to get us dialed in the countryside. 643 00:52:46,470 --> 00:52:47,790 We could have a good life there. 644 00:52:48,430 --> 00:52:52,310 And a better one in Versailles if we had the diamond necklace. Oh, you're 645 00:52:52,310 --> 00:52:53,310 obsessed. 646 00:52:54,390 --> 00:52:55,390 Where's your ambition? 647 00:52:56,470 --> 00:52:59,850 I should have left you where I found you, renting yourself out to the lowest 648 00:52:59,850 --> 00:53:01,950 bidder in the cheapest bar on the Rue de Damiette. 649 00:53:02,210 --> 00:53:03,330 You don't even know where the Nexus is. 650 00:53:03,630 --> 00:53:04,630 I do. 651 00:53:04,990 --> 00:53:07,990 It was at Versailles, but the Queen didn't buy it. 652 00:53:09,130 --> 00:53:13,630 Now it's under armed guard in Burma's vaults until he finds another buyer. 653 00:53:13,910 --> 00:53:17,630 Marie Antoinette is the only person who can afford it, and she doesn't even want 654 00:53:17,630 --> 00:53:20,350 it. How does anyone know what she wants? 655 00:53:20,950 --> 00:53:25,350 She's either at the Petit Trianon or hiding in her private apartment or 656 00:53:25,350 --> 00:53:26,350 squirting out babies. 657 00:53:26,570 --> 00:53:29,970 Only a handful of people ever speak to her, let alone know her desires. 658 00:53:30,850 --> 00:53:34,570 Or her... shopping habit. 659 00:53:39,390 --> 00:53:41,350 That's how we steal the necklace. 660 00:53:42,250 --> 00:53:44,330 We tell the jeweler that the queen wants to buy it. 661 00:53:45,210 --> 00:53:48,810 Even if we're caught, she'll take the blame. 662 00:53:49,450 --> 00:53:52,570 You're making no sense. No, come on, where are you going? 663 00:53:53,430 --> 00:53:57,510 I need to buy ink. I'm going to have to get you to forge a testimonial document. 664 00:53:57,950 --> 00:53:58,950 I don't understand. 665 00:53:59,070 --> 00:54:00,990 You don't have to, not yet. Just enjoy the ride. 666 00:54:22,060 --> 00:54:24,100 Why didn't you come to me when I was bleeding? 667 00:54:25,520 --> 00:54:26,640 No one fetched me. 668 00:54:27,120 --> 00:54:28,460 You shouldn't have had to. 669 00:54:31,100 --> 00:54:32,880 Your place is at my side. 670 00:54:35,160 --> 00:54:36,160 Always. 671 00:54:40,340 --> 00:54:41,940 I will root for you. 672 00:54:45,000 --> 00:54:46,780 My secret letters were stolen. 673 00:54:59,560 --> 00:55:01,700 I would never do such a spiteful thing. 674 00:55:03,740 --> 00:55:05,200 Your letters are your happiness. 675 00:55:06,060 --> 00:55:07,080 I couldn't. 676 00:55:16,460 --> 00:55:20,960 If there wasn't a boy, Gal would have been my friend. 677 00:55:23,280 --> 00:55:26,080 I need all of those I can get. 678 00:55:35,440 --> 00:55:36,780 Well, Ferson will be here soon. 679 00:55:38,040 --> 00:55:39,520 That's something to look forward to.