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I'm going to fly!

Laying on the floor was Rosalía, Clara.

She is dead.

I suffer an affectation that prevents me from being in open spaces.

That is why I fainted, and that is why she is now dead.

I'm not the person you think I am.

The only thing you have to do is get Diego into your bed.

- He will never lay eyes on me. - All is possible. It's your salvation.

Would you care for another?

Apologies for my late arrival.

I hope I did not miss too much.

Your Excellency, I was beginning to get a little impatient.

These are the documents to undertake the sewage system works in Madrid.

It's important for the king.

But I know nothing about public works.

All you have to do is present the project, without anyone knowing I'm behind it.

BASED ON "THE COOK OF CASTAMAR" BY FERNANDO J. MÚÑEZ

- I shall take care of the king's approval. - And what if we are caught?

In such a case, my young friend,

I'd have to kill you.

EPISODE 5 THE DECISION

Come! We have money to make.

Choose wisely.

It is not easy being a martyr.

My lord, the correspondence and the printers' order have arrived.

Would you like to look over it now?

My lord, are you well?

Melquíades, what did I... do last night?

With your permission, my lord, you drank too much.

But more than other times?

You enjoyed a bottle of resolí with Miss Castro.

And when you finished it, you requested a second one

be brought up, and you finished that one, too.

Yes...

Now I understand why I have such a head.

Would you like to take a look, my lord?

No, no, leave it on the table.

We need to go at once.

The truth is, the lords have been very kind.

They will pay a year of masses for Rosalía.

What an effort.

They have enough to pay for a year of masses for 50.

We must go to church.

It is done.

Should I stay with you?

I need to make the puff pastries for Lady Mercedes

and there are still pumpkins to break.

You sure?

I'm fine. Go.

- Diego. - Mm.

Thank you so much.

Rosalía was part of the family.

I know you were fond of her, brother.

I shall go to the funeral, we shall go there together.

No. No.

What is it?

Is this about Rosalía?

Well, Gabriel, Gabriel.

Last night...

After... I... I do not even know how it occurred.

Miss Castro and I spent the night together.

When I woke up, there she was, in my bed chamber.

You see...

I was so upset because of the death of Rosalía

and how it all unfolded. I drank too much and well I...

I just wanted to stop thinking.

And... have a little fun.

No, no, Gabriel, I already feel ashamed.

Miss Castro is our guest and is under your protection.

Diego...

is not right.

You will ask her to marry you?

What is it? Why do you laugh?

You have doubts?

Diego, by not marrying her, you act despicably. More than you could ever know.

Gabriel, I told you this so that you would understand, not for you to...

You have dishonored her, Diego.

Now accept the consequences.

Why would you take this so personally?

You are Diego of Castamar, no?

Duke and Grandee of Spain.

The highest representative of your lineage.

And Miss Castro is not just anybody.

You do not need to say it, Gabriel! And I do not need your lecture.

Then doubt not what you know is your duty.

Rosalía!

- Rosalía! - Clara, I'm going to fly!

I'm going to fly! Clara!

I'm going to fly! I'm going to fly!

I'm going to fly!

I would like this to reach Lady Sol Montijos.

I can take that.

I will leave for Madrid momentarily.

Don't look like that, Miss Castro,

I shall miss you also.

"My dear Sol,

I have followed your council

and all has gone well."

Last night.

Has he asked for your hand yet?

- No. - He will. He is honorable.

A change of plan.

I shall stay in Castamar.

I could not miss the celebration of the good news.

Duchess.

"My dear Sol, I have followed your advice and all has gone well.

As you recommended,

I placed the substance in his glass and we woke up together."

Will your husband mind that I take this without permission?

Take it off.

It does not suit me?

The one time Esteban is traveling, I would like not to be reminded of him.

Mm.

And yes, you look ridiculous.

I will remove it if you allow me in.

I only allow men who are able to do two things at once to come in.

I'm your man then.

And, do you have good news or bad?

Matters most private.

Will you not tell me what you did with that maid of Castamar...

Do you really want to know?

Yes.

Nothing.

I paid her for her underskirt. That was all the contact required.

Do not lie to me.

Just tell me, it will not shock me.

I'm going to take you to places that you can't believe.

And did you like it?

Let me remind you that it was you who pushed me to her.

You liked it.

She mentioned Diego had a dalliance with the cook.

You nobles really ought to be careful.

It is not true that you can do two things at once.

Concentrate on what is important.

Rosalía is at peace now.

And the puff pastries?

What's wrong?

Mrs. Úrsula has given us permission to take one.

Clara.

Where are the puff pastries with pumpkin jam?

We would like to try some of them.

I did not make them.

I will put the pieces of pumpkin in the pot,

can you make the puff pastry dough? It is the most complicated part.

Look, come see my wings.

Carmen, you will need to make the puff pastry dough also.

But I do not know how.

I will give you instructions and you will be fine, it is not difficult.

You can take the plates away.

I beg your pardon, did the puff pastries not please you?

They pleased no one, not if they had taste.

I do apologize, Lady Mercedes.

I shall inform Miss Clara.

She did not make them.

I must agree. It could not have been the work of our cook.

I will look into the matter.

It is not necessary, Mr. Elquiza.

We know perfectly well that our staff is not at its best at the moment.

I shall see to it.

If you will excuse me.

It has not ben the best time for him.

He cared for that girl very much.

If you would excuse me.

Your son has a very good heart, like his mother.

No one will take seriously what happened.

We try always to give our sons the very best we can, but...

All sons are ungrateful by their very nature.

Yours have been very fortunate.

Well you would have to ask them.

Undoubtedly. It need not even be said.

Would you care to walk with me?

I will take the liberty to stay one more day in Castamar,

so long as you agree.

Well it seems... I am the fortunate one.

Good afternoon.

Would you excuse us? I would like to talk in private with Miss Belmonte.

Have the pumpkin jam pastries been to your liking, my lord?

Not really, that is why I need to talk with her.

Carmen, I would like you to bring me three onions, if you would.

Yes.

The puff pastries are my responsibility, my lord.

This is not about them.

I am sorry you were unable to attend the...

the funeral of Rosalía.

- And you know why. - Yes.

If you had told me what happens to you in open spaces...

What would have changed?

You should know that you can confide in me. Whatever happens.

Yesterday...

I knew not how to react.

Perhaps I should have embraced you.

And I wish that things could be easier for us.

And who is to say they cannot be.

We both know that they cannot be.

I have work to do.

With your permission.

My lord.

It will not re-occur.

The puff pastries.

Ah!

- Miss Castro. - Mm.

I know we should talk, but I could not find the moment.

How are you?

Good.

Now then...

I wanted to apologise sincerely to you for my behaviour last night.

Hmm.

I think... I have to suppose we both drank to excess.

Roberto, would you leave us, please?

Clearly, it is not an excuse, the alcohol, but...

Perhaps we talk later?

Yes.

Oh, my dear!

I will take the air with Lord Enrique.

Will you join us?

- I... - No, I insist.

It will serve you well. Let us find the parasol.

My lord, your carriage to take you to the palace is ready.

And here's a copy of the statements for before the voting,

in case you wish to read them on the way.

I do not know. Nothing makes sense today.

- It has been a difficult night, my lord. - Yes.

I shall not need the carriage. Have them prepare my horse.

And inform my mother I will be away.

Yes, my lord.

Diego! It is been a long time.

Yes.

Longer than I would have chosen.

Miss Castro.

- Is something wrong? - No.

No. No, no, no.

I just came here because...

I wanted to offer my sympathy.

I shall pray for the soul of...

of...

- of... Rosalía. - Rosalía. Her name was Rosalía.

Excuse me.

- Miss Amelia, may I help you? - The bag was small.

It had a silver fastener and you found it in the library.

Do you have it?

- I do not have it. - What are you saying?

Where is it?

I left it in the office of Mrs. Úrsula,

- as I always do when I find something... - We must go.

Miss Amelia, this way.

Yes.

It seems she is not here.

Do not worry, as soon as I see Mrs. Úrsula I will...

- The Mistress is going to kill me. - Where did you put it?

I left it on the table, it's...

It was right here.

This cannot be happening.

Don't worry.

I'm sure Mrs. Úrsula took it and handed it in to Lady Mercedes.

Oh no.

From one of the lords, perhaps.

I've never seen it before.

What could it be?

I had Lady Mercedes believe it was my snuff.

I will not always be around to fix your blunders.

A future Castamar must be more attentive.

I hope that nothing and no one disturbs your rest tonight, Miss Castro.

They are for Rosalía? So beautiful.

She would have loved them so much.

She would have loved them so much.

I remember how she used to put her little nose in the petals

to see how they smelled.

Would you like to come?

We can put them there together.

Mm.

No...

No. You see...

I get a little anxious.

It is silly, is it not?

I would prefer you went alone, I cannot.

Mrs. Berenguer,

it hasn't even been a day since we buried Rosalía

and you've already gotten rid of all her things

and turned her bedroom into a closet.

Mr. Elquiza, good morning.

In this house there are many people who loved her.

And we need time to get used to the idea of her passing.

And leaving her room as it is will make her come back?

Life goes on, Mr. Elquiza.

And the sooner we get that into our heads, the less we shall suffer.

Suffer?

What could you possibly know about suffering?

Mrs. Úrsula...

What is wrong?

Do you not have any feelings?

I will not allow you to say these things.

That room will go back to being Rosalía's room.

That is an order.

For a long time you have not been in a position to give me orders, Mr. Elquiza.

Treat me once more in that manner and I shall bring this before the lord.

Ah. And tell me, what will you say to him?

What you do behind his back.

That you send information, you watch him, you are a traitor.

You really should tell him something he does not yet know.

He has been informed of all that for days.

Have you thought about what would happen to you

and didn't tell him when you had the chance?

Mrs. Úrsula...

From now on etch into your mind the rules of this house.

The main majordomo has authority over all the members of the service staff.

Stable boys, servants, maids and... housekeepers.

I do not have very much faith their lordships enjoyed the soup.

I am sure they did. Although you did better with desserts.

Aw!

I would spare yourselves the bother.

It is not for consumption.

You see?

You might be telling me what I have to do, but my hands are not as skilled as yours.

Why do you not go back to cooking, like before?

This way you will learn quicker. Go and empty them.

I am sad to say the dessert is not up to the standards of the house of Castamar.

It seems that Diego has taken no action on the matter.

Clear it all away.

By chance, will the duke join us for breakfast?

No. He's not at Castamar.

He's been very busy of late.

May I be bold and ask where he is?

Perhaps he stayed at the palace.

Are you hungry?

I have just picked them.

You look like you haven't seen it before.

I was asking myself about what you would say

if you knew the stories we made about how you lost it.

Mm. During the Thirty Years War. In a duel.

Or wrestling a lion in Africa.

Oh! I had forgotten about that one.

How did it happen?

Why have you come?

Well, to fight with my fencing master.

I'm very old now.

If that's why you came, you can leave.

I have come in search of an answer.

Often what you need is to find the right question.

I love watching you sleep.

You should sleep...

That's not what it looked like earlier.

And waking next to you also.

Wait.

Listen.

- What? - The horses need feeding.

- Go to it right now. - It's my husband.

Your husband? Why is he here?

I cannot say. He was to be away all week.

- In her bedroom at this time? - You must go.

- How do I go? - I do not... You must hide.

- In the garderobe, hurry. - And if I don't hide?

There is no time to play games, Francisco.

- Open I shall pass. - Hurry.

I do not need to be announced in my own damned house.

Esteban, my love,

Is something wrong? You are back so soon.

When one misses the comforts of his own bed,

it is time to admit to oneself he is old.

And the best course is to stay at home.

You must have an appetite, I shall accompany you and we can eat.

No. No. No.

I do not seek food.

Accompany me nonetheless. We will have something sweet.

Are you not happy to see me?

Yes, of course.

It was not true that it was the bed I missed.

I was anxious to see you.

But first tell me what happened.

Shh...

Miss Castro, allow me to accompany you.

Am I missing something?

Why is Diego not in Castamar and why has he not proposed?

I do not know, what do you want me to do?

But you are lying, my dear Miss Castro.

If you do not marry Lord Diego, you have much to lose. Much.

And you are running out of time.

Miss Castro.

Is all well?

She was a little light-headed, nothing serious, correct?

I was searching for you as I may need your help, but...

- if you are unwell, it can wait. - No. It is nothing.

I'm fine, really.

Now I've got an appetite.

Go through the back door before he returns.

He knew I was hiding.

- It disgusted me. - Leave, I beg you.

Why do you put up with this? Let me confront him.

We are married, there is no point in rescuing me.

Earlier I was serious.

I cannot keep running.

- I should be with you. - You know how it is.

If it were every day, you wouldn't enjoy it.

It is not like that with you.

Leave now.

I am trying to start your portrait, but...

I think I may need the original.

If you would not mind.

You do not like it?

Yes, but of course.

They're beautiful.

I did not know that you painted.

You are full of surprises.

There is much about me you do not know yet.

And you about me.

So why do you not tell me?

It is better I do not.

For the portrait.

Your mouth may not speak, but your face will.

Are you sure all is well?

Clara.

Mr. Elquiza, showed me in.

I do not know why you are here, but I am busy.

I understand that you're angry, but I need you to listen to me.

It is important, truly.

Be brief, then.

The Council of Castile has discovered your father lives.

They are searching. And if they find him...

Tomorrow we take him from the country,

but he needs a place to hide just for a few hours...

- Here? - Go away, gossip.

I cannot do that.

Your father is not a killer, Clara.

He must tell you what happened, there will be no other opportunity.

You have been lying to me all this time, why should I believe you now?

No one knows him like you do.

Pardon me. I do not wish to disturb,

but I have the butter prepared for you.

Thank you.

Go away, I beg of you.

- We will come when all are sleeping. - No.

You are all he has. He will be hanged if they find him!

- How can I make you...? - Just after midnight,

at the courtyard door.

Tomorrow I shall attend the birthday of the Countess of Ayala.

Will I see you there?

They say your beloved count will attend the card games.

I did not summon you so I could hear the latest gossip.

I did not know there was something that would interest you more.

There is.

My figure.

Please, my dear.

You are beautiful, as always.

Why, thank you.

But the passing of time does not forgive.

It is said the black color sharpens and slenderizes.

I look forward to my mourning attire.

Impatience is not a good counselor.

Not afraid are we?

Worry not. I shall ask one who talks less and acts more.

And I remind you that you failed to complete your part.

Can you not wait?

Not one minute.

You are falling madly in love with the Count of Armiño.

I know not what love is.

You could ask her about Diego.

He has yet to ask for the hand of Amelia.

One more reason to motivate you to complete your part then.

The duke, it seems, is indeed in love.

The cook of Castamar is the fortunate one.

My source is reliable.

Enrique.

Bid farewell to your beloved Esteban.

She is not been long in Castamar.

I want to know everything about her.

Is there anything we can use.

I will deal with it personally, my lord.

Come in. Do not be seen.

Daughter.

Thank you. It will be but a few hours.

I shall signal with my lantern upon my return.

I shall take you to my room, we will not be safe here.

Sit yourself here.

Thank you.

I could not compromise you.

Your uncle insisted.

I could not bear to leave without saying goodbye to you.

But you did not mind having me believe you were dead.

I know I caused you much pain, but had no choice.

You know what people are saying about me.

That you are a traitor.

That you killed one of your own.

And that you deserved to be executed.

I did not kill Colonel Quintanilla.

I was put before a firing squad and they threw me into a mass grave,

but I was not dead.

A French soldier helped me.

I was able to reach the convent of Friar Juan.

They could not save my sight, but they saved my life.

Why did you not tell me the truth?

And put you in peril?

I would never forgive myself if you were hurt because of me.

In Lyon, I know a married couple.

I will stay at their house in the country,

no one will look for me there.

And what will you do there?

I will be fine. Until the day comes when you can join me again and...

You forgive me for the pain I've caused.

You do not need to wait for that to happen, Father.

I always have it with me.

We shall very soon be together again, Father,

That I promise you.

Go!

Daniel, Juana. I only just learned you were here.

Look, the first grapes of the new strains. You must try them.

It has been the best harvest since we began.

We would have not made it, if it were not for your help.

Something to eat, to drink?

No, no. We're fine. We're fine.

Please, prepare pastries and cold meats for them to take.

Gabriel, really, we are fine.

No, Daniel, insist not. It is for my godson, you cannot say no.

Juana, please, go with her.

Daniel, come.

I need to ask you a favor, an important favor one.

Whatever you need.

The Marquis of Soto.

Lord Enrique of Arcona...

He hides something. I need you to keep eyes on him.

I see. I will do so.

May I ask her name?

My lord.

I have discovered much.

Enter.

Tell him what you told me.

May I take a look?

Only when it's finished.

Perhaps in two or three years.

It is the first time I hear you laugh like this.

You should do it much more often.

It does not always come that easily.

Yes, if you free yourself from that which oppresses

and does not allow you to be your true self.

Mm... It is what your face tells me.

But you can tell me yourself.

Amelia, I listen well and always keep secrets.

- Amelia... - How is it done?

Freeing oneself.

It is enough that the conscience is at peace.

Royal guards! Halt.

Where are you heading?

To Guadalajara, my lord.

They are waiting for this merchandise.

Get down.

Hands in the air. Armando Belmonte.

You're under arrest for the assassination of Colonel Quintanilla.

Do not hurt me I beg.

A duel before I go?

I told you, I am very old.

Well, there has to be a first time I beat you.

Have you found an answer to that which tortures you so?

When will you ask her to marry you?

Diego, if you don't ask her to marry you, you will indeed be despicable.

Why are you hesitating?

Don't hesitate about doing your duty.

You've dishonored her, Diego. Now face the consequences.

Did you really think you would win?

Will you really leave me guessing? How did you lose it?

When you ask the right question.

I will not take much of your time.

I ask you here to give you this.

- These are my recipes. - Yes.

But, how...

Mr. Elquiza helped me collect them and I took them to a printer.

Your first book of recipes.

I hope you do not mind. It seemed to be a good idea.

I appreciate it much.

MODERN CUISINE

RECIPES RECORDED FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF CLARA BELMONTE

There are pages left blank

so that you may append new recipes.

You should not have gone to all this trouble,

I do not know if I shall use it much.

And how can you say that?

I can't no longer cook.

I do try, but something paralyses me, something so powerful.

Since the death of Rosalía I have been unable to cook

I do not... think I will cook again.

You are the first person I have told this to.

I had not even admitted it to myself.

It is... my punishment for what happened to Rosalía.

You are not responsible for the death of Rosalía.

Do not ever think that you are.

Thank you.

It's beautiful.

PUMPKIN JAM PUFF PASTRIES

It is called a guilty conscience.

It paralyses you and stops you from moving on.

Look, come see my wings.

Rosalía, please, be careful!

It torments you.

Rosalía, where are you going?

Come. I'm not angry. Rosalía.

You may not want to see it, but it is there, inside of you.

But how do you free yourself from guilt?

Recognising it

and accepting it forms part of ourselves.

And knowing that trying to hide it will come to nothing.

It will still be there and it will leave a mark.

Making one become, at once, your own executioner,

and also the victim.

And if guilt wins, it will decide for you,

taking decisions that will condemn those around you.

And they will condemn you for eternity.

And so, how do you free yourself from guilt?

By taking it out of its hiding place.

Banishing it. Bidding it farewell.

And carrying on.

ROSALÍA PUFF PASTRIES

Yes?

I was looking for you.

I wanted to talk about what happened in your chamber.

That is precisely why I wanted to speak with you, Miss Castro.

Please, if you would, allow me to me start.

Let me be clear that I regret what took place that night.

And that I...

I am solely responsible.

Thus, I would ask you to marry me.

You agree we should be wed?

But... but of course.

Yes. Yes, yes, yes.

- Very well. - Yes.

Enough from me, what was it you wished to tell me?

Nothing.

Nothing.

You are one of the most coveted men at the court.

Only one lady has my interest.

Finally Castamar will have an heir, right, dear?

I'm worried about Lord Enrique of Arcona.

Every time the marquis appears, Miss Castro gets frightened.

This has belonged to every women in Castamar.

It belongs to you now.

To me?

Why have you given her the brooch, mother?

You could've asked me first, no?

Would your answer be no?

Diego, we all saw the look on your face when Amelia showed up with Alba's brooch.

I'm to be wed and that's it! I am to be wed!

- That's what everyone wants, right? - And do you?

They are sentences of dead, Melquíades.

The King decrees them and I Secretary of the Council have to sign them.

Armando Belmonte. Real people.

Executing them won't change what they did.

The marquis wants to harm Castamar.

I swear to God that I will kill Diego of Castamar.

You have something Alba can't never give to him.

And you shall have Castamar at your feet.

It is important that he loves you.