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No.

This day is far too lovely to waste even a second.

- Let's go outside. - But why there is such a hurry?

I do not need to go to the court nor meet with the King, huh?

Come.

Alba.

You are so beautiful.

EPISODE 1 THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT

Good boy.

Had I made a wager, you would've lost Castamar.

My father would bring me here when I was a boy.

We did not speak, we just looked. But I felt how important it was for him.

Soon you will do the same.

What are you saying?

You will soon be a father.

Alba...

- But you should not be riding a horse. - I'm fine.

No, until the child is born there will be no more galloping.

- We go to the house. - To the house.

- Careful, Alba! - No! Boy!

- Hold on tight! Hold on to the reins! - Steady!

- Alba! - Steady!

No!

Alba!

Alba! Alba! Alba!

Alba, my love. Alba. Alba!

Alba!

Alba!

20 MONTHS LATER

My lord.

A messenger of His Majesty has arrived.

Diego, it is time you abandon your mourning

and answer your King's summons.

I need you to resume your duties at the court

and assume a new position: Secretary of the Council.

Do not disappoint me.

I await your answer, my lord.

Tell His Majesty...

there is no response.

- But, my lord... - No response!

This is my response!

Out! The both of you! Get out!

Yes, child. Do your prayers in the morning.

- Good morning. - Good morning, Father.

Good morning, Sister.

Clara.

Fray Juan!

I could have helped. You should have told me.

Your father would be heart broken if he were to see you.

But he is no longer with us.

- I promised him I would watch you. - You do not have to do so.

Listen, child.

I leave Madrid in a few weeks but...

I have found you a position.

- No, I cannot. You know I cannot. - Listen.

- Listen... - I cannot do it.

Clara.

Take this.

It's laudanum.

It will ease the anguish when outside.

Calm now.

I shall pray for you.

Let's go.

The Countess of Arcos has begun the season of concerts.

The same Countess of Arcos whose conversation you so deeply abhor?

Do not be impertinent. I will not have to be with her.

The Marquis of Soto has offered to accompany me.

I did not know you two were so close.

Good morning.

- Diego, my dear. - Brother.

I am so happy that you have joined us. Serve his Lordship.

My son, you could not make me happier.

What of the King's offer? Is it true?

- Secretary of the Council. - They say many things.

A little bit more aloja? It is fresh.

No.

Is something wrong?

He will not accept.

But you cannot do that, Diego.

I did not say I was not accepting.

- I need time. Just a little more! - Time won't change anything, Diego.

Diego, listen to me.

You know that I love you like a brother, do you not?

That I would never say anything that could harm you, ever.

Then please do not.

Diego, Alba is not coming back.

- Can I help you? - Mr. Elquiza, the majordomo? If I may.

Mrs. Úrsula, she is asking for Mr. Elquiza.

You look pallid. Are you unwell?

Just a little nauseous from the trip.

My credentials and a note for the majordomo.

Do not cut the onion like that! It's far too thick!

- Mrs. Ursula. - Continue.

Give her some bread and some wine now.

I am grateful, madam, but I mean no inconvenience.

As you wish.

Are you an angel?

Huh?

You're an angel!

Will you just unhand her, you imbecile!

She did nothing wrong!

If you prefer to be covered in dribble.

Mrs. Úrsula.

I think you have forgotten to knock.

It is not a visit of courtesy.

You hired a kitchen apprentice without consulting me.

She has good references, and the position needed to be filled.

That is not your decision.

I am the majordomo of Castamar. I need not justify anything to you.

I thought it was clear that you had lost that right.

But we could always speak to the Lord.

That will not be necessary.

The girl stays.

She will be on trial over the next few days.

You.

And you, Beatriz. Come here.

Six royal coins and three meals a day.

That will be your wage.

Help her tidy herself up.

- Take care of her. - Yes, madam.

I don't like you.

And I am not babysitting you.

So I would wake up.

- Elisa. - Yes?

Take care of the wine glasses and the crockery.

- Yes, madam. - Hurry.

The rooms must be aired. All of them one.

Help with the chickens.

When you're done, go to the upper halls and change the candles.

And who said you had to do this on your own?

It must be done by two people. Here, let me help you.

- I'm Elisa. - Clara.

And through this door you can access the servants' stairway.

At the end of the passages is the chamber of the duchess' mother.

And this is where the Lord sleeps right now.

This way is the games room.

This is a small chamber.

And here is the one the Lord used to shared with Lady Alba.

May she rest in peace.

Ángela Foch, the Queen's lady-in-waiting.

Do not trouble with protocol, my dear.

- I visit as a friend. - Ah.

I will come straight to the point.

The Queen wants to know if she has reason to worry.

And why ever should she worry?

People are talking at court.

They say he stills mourning for his wife,

and he will not accept the position he was offered by the King.

No. There is no truth in that.

I will let her know.

Lord Diego, one more thing.

His Majesty the King does not think it is healthy for a man to be alone.

Do not worry about that.

I will take care of it.

So first we must polish the wine glasses and the silver.

Coming?

Clara, did you hear me?

Yes, we must polish the wine glasses and the silver.

He is very handsome.

Does the Lord have slaves?

Huh?

No. No, no, no. That is Lord Gabriel, his brother.

Well, of course not his brother, brother. No, clearly.

The Lord took him in when he was a child,

and the lady took care of him as one of her own.

The richness of life.

Right. The richness of life.

Your Majesty.

I knew you would not disappoint your King, Diego.

No, Your Majesty. I come not to accept the position you offered.

I come to ask for more time from my friend.

I want you back, Diego.

But, Your Majesty...

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty, I cannot.

I cannot betray the memory of Alba.

And I do not ask you to.

Look, I also lost the woman I loved,

and there is not one single day I do not feel guilty about it.

But we have our duties, do we not?

- Your Majesty is stronger than I. - No, I am not.

So far I have been nothing but patient.

But these are hard times, Diego.

And I have enemies.

Your Majesty, nothing would please me more...

The period of mourning is over in Castamar.

I want a fiesta. What do you say?

Everyone should know that the duke is back in court.

But your Majesty, it is too soon for me.

I do not ask as a friend.

God's chosen one commands you.

And what about those eggs?

The eggs are in the chicken run.

They have to be picked up each morning.

You must take a basket, you silly girl.

What do you plan? Carrying them one by one?

Are we friends?

We are, yes.

And so, could you help me?

Hello. Pretty girl.

Hello. Hello.

Chicken.

Hello.

Hello.

No one shall miss the fiesta with the attendance of Their Majesties.

- The Marquis of Soto has arrived, my lady. - Show him in, please.

My beloved friend, you look splendid, as you always do.

You are a better liar than anyone I know.

Lord Enrique.

You do not mind that I steal your mother.

I do promise to bring her back to you, safe and sound.

Are you ready? I have some exciting news to share with you.

Can I be honest with you?

I have been worried sick about him.

For more than a year, he's locked himself away from the court.

The announcement of the fiesta is good news.

It is not in my nature to pry, but...

will he bring a companion?

A new marriage could certainly help.

It would send a sign that he has overcame his grief.

Yes, indeed it would.

And secure the future of Castamar.

But with whom?

I suppose we could look for a person who is appropriate.

Knowing my son as I do, he would never accept something like that.

"Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing."

There is no need for him to know.

My dear, what would we do without you?

Diego.

Brother, I need to keep my mind occupied.

- Feel you may be out of practice? - Yes.

Yes.

Then try to beat me.

My dear Mercedes. My, it is a joy to see you.

And how well accompanied you are. All my friends will be very jealous.

But please, go ahead.

I cannot bear that woman.

Miss Amelia.

Lady Mercedes! How are you? It is so good to see you.

When did you arrive?

I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing.

I heard you were about to be engaged.

No. No, no, no.

May I present the Marquis of Soto.

- Miss Castro. - Enchanted.

All of Cadiz speak of you.

I will sit now. If you will excuse me.

You must be thirsty.

Thank you, madam.

Tomorrow at dawn.

Tomorrow at dawn? Come here.

Let me go.

- She is simply adorable. - She is simply perfect.

And she is not engaged.

Excuse me, Miss Amelia.

Lady Mercedes, I am so thankful for your invitation.

I should be the one to thank you.

I have great plans for the coming days, my dear.

And the wine you always take with you.

For justice!

Look at everything that bastard owns.

But nothing compared to this. God.

God. You're my duchess, you're my queen,

- you're my goddess, you're... - Mrs. Escrivá!

Oh!

Have you no shame?

Slut! I want you out of this house immediately.

Mrs. Úrsula, I'm begging you. Please, what will become of me?

Get yourself out! Before I report this and have you arrested.

Thief! Get out!

Welcome to Castamar.

- Mother. - My son.

- I trust trip went well. - Wonderful.

Mother.

Have no one told you the Black son?

No, I did not.

I thought the court gossip would find its way to Cadiz.

Just as that of Cadiz comes here.

Lord Enrique.

My dear, come to me.

My sons cannot wait to meet you.

It is a pleasure to meet you, Miss Castro.

Miss Castro.

He likes to walk.

Son, you have to show Miss Castro around the hacienda.

There are the most wonderful views...

Yes.

Lord Diego asked the preparations for the fiesta.

- And what did you say? - Nothing.

But someone must tell him the truth.

The reasonable thing to do without a cook is to cancel the celebration.

No, we must not do that.

Then you should not have dismissed her.

This is a decent house.

The whole court has been invited.

It must not go awry.

Since it means so much for the Lord...

We will carry on.

Dinner will be served promptly at the usual time.

And, Roberto,

ensure it is served with crockery from the Company of the Indies.

Yes, madam.

You are in charge of the kitchen.

Me?

Yes, why not?

You've been first assistant for a while.

It should not be hard to better Mrs. Escrivá.

Very well. Everyone, get to work.

Give me a moment.

- Shall I bring the menu? - Yes.

You cannot read?

Yes.

I cannot cook.

I will end up on the street like Mrs. Escrivá.

I can cook.

We will do it together.

Just trust me.

Tell them to wash the vegetables and take out the capon breasts.

Wash the vegetables, and take out the capon breasts.

Miss Amelia, Lady Mercedes gave me this for you.

Is there anything else?

No, you may leave.

Marquis.

Why are you here? If someone should see, I would be compromised.

No one will see us.

What do you want?

I wanted to tell you that you can rest assured.

That your secret is safe with me.

I do not know not what you mean.

You're too young to have been through so much.

Your father's ruin and his untimely and sudden death...

and that scoundrel that deceived you and took your virtue.

Please you must leave.

My dear lady, I really do not mean to offend.

On the contrary.

The documents you hold attest to the fact that I have paid your debt.

I want you to become the Duchess of Castamar.

Excuse me.

LILY

LILY - TAB 195. - A - B

He asked you to end your mourning, Diego.

He ordered me to arrange a gran fiesta and that is what we'll have.

Gabriel, would you just leave it be, please?

- What are you doing here so late? - Forgive my insolence.

I remembered I had to keep the fire on.

- I do not know you. - I am the new kitchen apprentice, my lord.

Well... you may leave.

If I may, my lord.

Milady.

Marquis, I cannot thank you enough for taking this detour to pick me up.

Castamar would not be the same without you.

My carriage suffered an untimely malfunction yesterday.

Your magnificent imported carriage?

Are you suggesting I should only set my eyes on national products?

Absolutely not.

Our carriage happens to be from France, and it has never failed us.

I should bear that in mind, should I decide to change.

You should not.

Too often the tastes of the marquis are too exquisite.

My dear, the Count of Armiño can more than afford the same riches as I. Huh?

I would not make a wager.

Furthermore, I shall follow you closely. You shall serve as my inspiration.

Then I heard you have some stimulating days,

thanks to my husband.

I am sure of it.

Lady marchioness.

A pleasure.

My dear, let me make the introductions.

Lady Sol and Lord Esteban, Marquises of Villamar.

May I present Miss Castro.

Enchanted.

Please relax for now. We have time. Refreshments will be served at 7:00.

Lord Francisco Marlango.

Will my chamber be close to that of Sol Montijos'?

- Still a rogue I see. - Why would I change?

- Yes. - It is good to see you.

- Ignacio? - Marquis.

Welcome to Castamar.

My Lord Diego, Ignacio Montes, a friend.

- It is an honour to meet you. - Likewise.

Sir.

Allow me to handle your introduction to everyone, agreed?

Yes, thank you.

He did not even notice.

May I beg your pardon? Have you met my good friend Ignacio Montes?

No, I have... not had the honour.

Lord Alfredo Carrión, Baron of Aguasdulces.

My pleasure.

And Lord Francisco Marlango.

Count of Armiño. But we have met before.

- We've played cards more than once. - Have we?

- Unimaginable you do not remember. - Well, no, I do not recall, no.

Now, if you'll excuse me, there are people I need to greet. Gentlemen.

- Excuse me. - I hope you do not owe him any money.

- No. - Your first time in Castamar?

And hopefully not my last.

- Do you know the Hurtado de Mendoza? - I never had the pleasure.

I already arranged a game with them. Follow me.

I shall.

It smells so good.

I think the housekeeper is unhappy that Miss Polite gives the orders.

Nor are you. Keep peeling the pistachios.

My dear.

It is time.

Off you go.

Off you go.

- Sugar. - Sugar.

Would you like to do something very special?

I need you to go to the garden, and fetch the most important ingredient of all.

Thank you. You may leave now.

Are you not getting dressed for dinner? Mother will be upset.

Am I to be joining you?

But what is wrong, Gabriel?

It's a private dinner just for the very closest.

I do not wish to discomfort Miss Castro.

Do not wish to discomfort or are you angry?

Yes.

Perfect.

Where did you learn to do this?

- Most important thing. - Thank you.

Flowers?

We mix it with a yolk...

And we are ready.

Time stands still to let you savour every dish.

"Savour" has two meanings.

When you savour things, you can taste them or you can enjoy them.

To cook.

To share.

To give.

To decipher recipes and to transform them.

Until you find what is important.

The essential ingredient.

We are running out of wine.

Unique for each dish, and for each and everyone of us.

That something that makes us special.

The thing that we need to find out who we are

and what we will become.

- My lord. - Your Excellency, if you would...

Who took care of the dinner last night?

I regret to say that I had no choice but to dismiss Mrs. Escrivá.

- Diego, here you are. - I did all I could,

but I've not found anyone to take charge of the kitchen.

I am deeply sorry that dinner was not as you expected, my lady.

Mrs. Berenguer, it was so much more.

The best dinner served in Castamar for years.

I do not see the need to keep looking for something we already have.

What is your opinion?

Will you tell me who took charge of the cooking?

Clara Belmonte, my lord. She is new in the house.

You probably did not have the chance to meet her yet.

Good, so there is our new cook.

Miss Clara is the new cook of Castamar.

I hope you can live up to this position,

and that you are worthy of the opportunity given.

Thank you so much. I will do everything in my power.

I hope so.

And now your trial will start.

We shall work as we did yesterday.

We will make an unforgettable fiesta. Carmen, with me.

Beatriz,

the preparation table with the scullions.

As you wish.

My lords, considering this is your main occupation,

you do not have much ability.

Your husband is not joining us?

Hmm... He lost interest in this long ago.

Is that possible?

You will have to ask him.

Miss Castro, one cannot hunt without firing a single shot, you know.

I admire your taste, but you will not succeed in your intentions with Amelia.

What intentions could I have?

I know your hatred for the duke,

and how badly you want him to marry someone you can manipulate.

But we could have been the perfect couple.

- Gentlemen. - You are well?

Fine.

I wanted to learn how to shoot.

- To shoot? Yes, of course. - Yes.

- You have never shot? - Mm-mm.

In a matter of days, your innocent Amelia will become a woman.

You look through here to the target, see?

Here to fire.

- Just fire. - No.

- Yes, yes. - No!

Sprinkle some salt, pepper and parsley.

It is good. You can carve it.

Take everything out.

All day in the countryside. They must be hungry.

First, serve the cured meat and the ortolans in grapevine leaf.

Then, the meatloaf and lamb shoulders in olive oil.

It is a surprise to see you here.

- I need to see Leftie. - What for?

Is he here or not?

Follow me.

My whore. Jacinta!

Leftie. Someone here for you.

They can wait!

I don't like to wait.

You know that.

Get lost.

- You have it? - First, give me what's mine.

Right.

Bravo.

My lord.

An extraordinary painting.

As was she also, my lord.

My man has that what you requested.

It opens every door in the palace.

I did not know you were jealous.

Neither I that you had such poor taste.

Stay a while.

You will enjoy it.

My dear countess.

A wonderful evening. Is it not?

It is.

All is well?

Everything is perfect.

I win.

Their Majesties seldom leave their palace.

But they could not resist Castamar.

Tie to your door so I know which is your chamber.

Francisco, if I may...

I think you dropped something.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, but it needs to be burning for it to work.

I have taken the liberty of collecting you.

I hope it is not inconvenient.

No. It is not. I truly appreciate it.

Look at you.

Your skin is simply...

- Hmm. - ...magnificent.

So smooth and so luminous.

So young.

You remind me of me.

Leave us, please.

I should have adored to have a friend with all my experience.

You look so radiant.

But a little too reserved, yes?

More rouge.

And the most important thing of all: attitude.

We are raised to make their mothers adore us,

but we must really captivate their sons.

Hmm...

The duke is undoubtedly the best catch of the court.

But if you want to conquer him,

you must ensure that no gentleman in the hall is able to tear their eyes away.

Try it for yourself.

Attitude.

Gentlemen.

Who of you shall let me play?

Allow me.

Hmm...

This is my lucky night.

I doubt I shall need that extra day.

Shh.

You do not want anyone to see us, do you?

Would you please leave my bed?

I could teach you things you cannot even imagine.

- Leave. - Shh.

Leave.

You want me to leave?

Yes. Go away, please! You must.

Are you sure?

Delicious.

Tell the cook I believe this dessert to be perfect.

One moment.

Thank you.

Tiger-nut milk and imperial slush before the walk.

And as they arrive in the gardens, rosolio and white and red wines.

My lord.

Pardon me. Pardon the interruption, please.

I have some changes to the celebrations this evening.

Good.

Uh... The fireworks will be used to announce the arrival of Their Majesties.

Dinner will be served in the garden as we have planned.

Ah, and I want you to roast the larger pieces in the grounds.

That is not a problem.

There is nothing His Majesty enjoys more.

And I want you, as head cook, to handle it personally.

The roasts outside?

- Yes. - No.

Well, just until you have served His Majesty.

It shall be done, my lord.

No, no. I could not possibly!

Lady marchioness.

Miss Castro.

You look different today.

Perhaps your hair.

Excuse me.

My dear friend, whatever is wrong?

Nothing I can speak of.

You can confide in me.

And I so desperately need to.

It is horrible, I do not...

What will you think of me?

You are an extraordinary young lady.

Nothing you can say can change that.

The marquis...

I do not know how...

entered my bed chamber in the night.

Into your chamber?

Inside my bed.

I tried to resist him, but...

not sufficiently.

He did things to me you cannot imagine.

Is that even possible?

And there is worse.

I cannot stop thinking about it all.

Lady Sol, I think I liked it.

I was waiting for you.

My husband will be missing me very soon.

Then let us waste no time.

Do things to me I cannot imagine.

The sentry has made the signal.

Their Majesties have now entered the hacienda.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty. Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

Your Majesty!

- Your Majesty. - I want to get out.

- The King wants to get out. - Yes. We are almost there.

I must pray.

I must pray. I must pray.

Yes. We shall accompany you.

This is between me and God, not you.

Unhand me!

- My love... - Leave me alone. You leave me, too.

Stay away. Stay away.

Do not look at me.

You will not make Him condemn me.

They say lesser beings don't feel.

But then how are they able to sense that their time among us is coming to an end?

Trying to trick their fear by numbing it with ice does not work.

Miss Belmonte, the fire is ready and so are the pieces.

You have to go out.

When they fall inside, they writhe in pain, although nobody notices it.

They say the Blacks, animals, and madmen don't feel.

But I see them on the inside.

Their hearts beating out of control.

Their intense pain.

My own.

The same pain I felt when I learned about execution of my father.

Tell me he is not dead.

The same pain that paralyzes me since that day,

and prevents me from going outdoors.

Your Majesty, we really must go.

Your Majesty?

Your Majesty!

The King is missing!

My only concern is the King. You have to find him.

Makes no sense. Who would want to attack now?

The King made enemies in all Europe. Anyone could be guilty.

Your Majesty!

Melancholy is no illness for a king.

For the good of the crown, we must ensure it is kept hidden.

- For us. - You do not believe we are done.

- What does Your Excellency desire? - Kill him.

The legs, we need to roll them in flour before frying them with fat and butter.

She's still here.

Do not loose sight of her.

What do you hope to find? She's perfect.

You will find anything that will make her leave Castamar.

You are now part of the crown's government.

You cannot conceal anything that will endanger him.

You are adorable, Miss Castro. The Duke is a man most fortunate.

- The Duke does not see me as you do. - He will.

Get closer to him, and you shall soon have arms in which to shelter.