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In the river!

Non !

The orders are to burn the body!

Let me go out!

Let me go out!

Open this door!

Let me go out!

No, not yet, you'll have to run!

You have to make the fun last, now run!

Not in the river!

It will float downstream!

We know our job, and the fish are hungry!

If another body is found, it will cost us our lives!

Jeanne!

Catherine !

It's time to return to the palace!

Look at! Another!

God help him!

He has no more hope.

Another victim of the tower of sin.

When will they stop these killings?

Never, I'm afraid.

Not until the witch in the tower is destroyed.

Who is it?

A young nobleman.

First she makes love to them, and then she kills them.

Look at this !

Another.

Another victim of the tower witch.

Oh, don't repeat all these superstitions.

She's right, you can see it's the work of the devil.

It's not the devil.

How do you know?

Who has heard of a devil using a bow and arrow?

The poor boy is a foreigner, like all the others.

What's on his finger?

It looks like a coat of arms.

All his victims are young aristocrats.

It's time for this massacre to stop!

That's it, you are right to try to escape.

Buridan, let's go.

You know I will never leave you.

Oh, what a lie.

I tell you, nothing could make me abandon you.

We stop for ten minutes to rest the horses.

Madam, Father, can I help you?

Ah, visitors.

Buridan, non.

Do not leave.

I hope we won't stay too long.

I tremble every time we stop.

The region is full of bandits.

Hello, ma'am, can I come in?

It's a pleasure, Captain Buridan.

How do you know my name, miss?

I am Blanche, Captain, Blanche du Bois!

Blanche du Bois?

Well, that's impossible.

Blanche had long braids and lots of freckles.

It was before you left for Flanders.

She has changed since then.

Oh, it's incredible what changes there have been.

Has this changed??

Oh yes.

Roses in bloom are the most beautiful,

so pleasant to peel...

Don't talk like that.

It's true.

You are even more beautiful now

than when you wore those braids.

Really?

Blanche.

Can I visit you?

We are going to Paris.

In Paris, roses always fade so quickly.

I don't want to go to Paris,

but my mother must keep her estate safe.

I'm afraid of Paris.

If you are afraid, it is my duty to support you.

It's true ?

For what ? Of course !

I promise you.

And where will you stay?

At Count de La Tour’s.

So we'll meet there.

Do not forget me.

My little rose.

Non.

Take this.

Oh, Captain!

There is a strange man in the carriage.

How dare you disturb the lady?

You're bothering me.

Out of my way !

Appointment !

Give that back to your company!

Farewell, Blanche, I will see you in Paris!

Gentlemen, thank you for your hospitality!

Do you know this man?

Of course I know him.

This rascal is known throughout France.

This is Buridan, the best sword in the country.

Thanks to him, we won the war in Flanders.

Madame...

Goodbye, my sweet.

For what?

You leave ?

Alas, the changing wind carries me to Paris.

Bournonville is running big risks these days in Paris.

Bournonville, perhaps, but not Captain Buridan.

Health.

How much longer do you think

that you can keep your real name secret?

Until the day when a Bournonville will be able to walk freely in Paris.

Oh yes, but that will only happen after death

of this scoundrel, the Duke of Saint-Lorrain.

The Queen's advisor?

Yes, and the butcher of France.

Do you really think he killed the prince?

He would stop at nothing,

the entire country is at the mercy of this merciless demon.

What is the king doing?

The king is powerless,

and in more than one way.

All he cares about is hunting!

Poor queen.

I believe you know Her Highness, Marguerite of Burgundy.

Yes.

But I haven't seen her in almost 20 years.

I tell you, this trip is risky.

Why do you have to go to Paris?

I promised Blanche I would meet her there.

And a gentleman

always keeps its promises.

This young woman is going to be your downfall.

His father was murdered on orders

of Saint-Lorrain and the Queen.

Father, this young woman will one day be

Comtesse de Bournonville.

God hear you.

And make your wishes come true.

Thank you father.

But I fear that God is not enough.

Do you still have the little chest I gave you for your safety?

when I left for Flanders?

Yes, I kept it.

But I'm curious.

What the hell does it contain?

Something that will protect me better than a sword.

I hope for you.

Be careful, Paris!

I'm coming !

You shouldn't write things like that.

Do you want to hang us all?

Every word is true.

Leave me!

Many against one is not very fair.

Sorry to interrupt you,

but a fight without me is like soup without salt.

You won't come out alive!

I dispute this!

In my opinion, it's getting out of hand.

Stay still and give us our swords, Bourdache.

THANKS.

It was about time I got some exercise.

It's not over yet.

Sir, I think we forgot the usual introductions.

I would like to introduce you to some friends.

Poppy.

Raymond.

Myosotis.

Peony.

Reseda.

Bourdache.

Jacquin.

And last but not least...

the one and only, Artemis.

And who are you?

A man who refuses to draw his sword

against scum like you.

Scum? You...

I'm going to cut out your liver!

There's only one man capable of fighting like that.

Captain Buridan.

You're right.

I am Buridan.

I served under your command during the Flanders War.

We cannot shed blood between old brothers in arms.

You wine!

Wine for everyone!

Serve them the best wine.

And make him talk.

Let's sit down!

Are you really Captain Buridan?

Yes.

I've heard all about your heroic exploits

in the War of Flanders.

Oh, you were wonderful, Captain.

THANKS.

Allow me to introduce myself.

Philippe d'Aulnay.

I'm not a good swordsman,

but that's because I have no experience.

Oh, you will learn.

When I was your age, I had even less experience.

I was still a page to the Duke of Burgundy.

Do you mean the father of our Queen Marguerite of Burgundy?

Yes.

Marguerite,

the Queen,

was then 16 years old.

I was just 18 years old.

I am told that the Queen is very charming.

Yes.

And they say she has a thing for young men your age.

Maybe he would like you.

My older brother, Gautier, is a painter at the Queen's court.

Court painter?

So he must know the queen.

And what are you doing?

I studied art in Florence.

Florence? How long?

Three years. I came back yesterday.

Have you ever seen your brother?

I saw him at the palace

and I'll find him later this evening.

He will spend the night here.

Here.

Can we spend the night here?

Innkeeper.

Captain.

Do you have any spare rooms?

Yes, I have one room left,

but much too humble for a gentleman like you.

- Fleurette? - Yes.

She will show you.

I'm sure I'll like it.

Jeanne, my rose water.

Here, Your Majesty.

Oh, Your Majesty, what a disaster, what a catastrophe.

What is troubling you?

Well, all of France is underwater.

Do you mean the most beautiful bar in France?

Fortunately, some hills are still visible.

Your Majesty,

the hearing will begin.

Tell Saint-Lorrain to take care of it.

You can leave.

But we must not leave Your Majesty alone.

Catherine, Her Majesty will not be alone. Gautier is there.

We leave Your Majesty in good hands.

Will you bring me the towel?

Bring it here this instant. I'm not used to waiting.

There is no one, Your Majesty.

Gautier !

Are you forcing yourself to be here?

No, Your Majesty, I am here...

I am here to paint your portrait according to your instructions.

Take the towel.

Is...

Yes, Gautier?

I would like to paint you as God created you.

How do you know if it wasn't the devil who created me?

It does not matter.

I still want to paint you.

Paint me? Is that all you want to do?

Everything in its time.

His Lordship the Duke of Saint-Lorrain.

We're out of luck. It’s Saint-Lorrain.

Gentlemen,

His Majesty will not be able to receive you.

Exhausted by state duties, she takes a nap.

I'm sure there's another word for it.

His lordship the Duke of Saint-Lorrain

is attentive to all the requests you make to Her Majesty.

La Tour, if you present this petition to the Duke,

we will be hanged.

Yes, but it is our sacred duty

to denounce these cold and bloody killings.

Without a doubt, but in times like these,

can we still talk about rights?

Laws must be respected and not made a mockery of.

Your Lordship,

again this morning, the bodies of three young nobles

were discovered in the river.

It is curious that the murderers were never found.

The Chancellor of France is looking into this question.

The victims are never found far from the Queen's Tower.

This can't be a coincidence.

We know our responsibilities.

So, do you have a formal request to submit?

Indeed, this is not a simple request.

A message to His Majesty the King.

"Regarding the wave of murders

who dishonor our kingdom."

That's not surprising coming from you, from the Tower.

THANKS.

I will bring it to Her Majesty.

De La Tour's hostility towards me is more apparent than ever.

Is there no way to stop this, Landry?

As soon as you give the order, it will stop.

I give you the order.

I think it would be madness to talk about your estate now.

Monsieur de La Tour!

Are you and your friends leaving?

Before having had the pleasure of meeting them,

I would be honored to meet two ladies

of such grace and charm.

Countess Dubois and her daughter.

Your Lordship, we came here

to inquire about my husband's estate.

Rest assured that this will be resolved shortly.

And your daughter will present your request to Her Majesty in person.

No, I will do it myself.

Madam, your daughter will,

after having asked the Queen for a subsequent office.

And I hope you appreciate my efforts on your behalf.

Your Majesty, the Duke of Saint-Lorrain.

Stay here, Catherine.

This is Blanche Dubois, Your Majesty.

His mother would be honored

if you took his daughter as your next.

I don't see the need for it.

I also ask Your Majesty.

I see. It's an order,

like all the orders you give.

Fine, take care of her and leave me.

Your Majesty.

A problem ?

A message from the king.

He comes back earlier than expected.

Her Majesty arrives tomorrow.

Why are you so upset, Your Majesty?

Does his arrival interfere with your private affairs?

Insolent !

Everywhere in Paris, we only talk about

bodies found in the river.

Why are you telling me this?

A queen must know everything that happens in her capital.

Now that you've told me,

disappear from my sight.

Your Majesty forgets

that it is my duty to order a full investigation.

Unless you prefer that the king takes care of it.

I would like to know why I support you, Saint-Lorrain.

Should I tell you why?

You could get rid of me,

Your Majesty, but that would also mean your head would fall.

Get out!

Catherine !

Yes your Majesty.

Is everything ready for tonight?

Fleurette was there for the ring.

If you ask me, I will read your lines, young man.

And after that?

After that I will show you where

your true love is waiting for you so impatiently.

A fantastic city, Paris.

I only arrived an hour ago and I'm off for an adventure.

It's almost like it's destiny.

Yes, isn't it?

Remember, the hunchback waits until midnight.

And don't tell anyone.

I will not tell anything.

- He will be there. - GOOD.

We have to choose another one.

And the captain there?

Non !

You know the rule, no favorites.

Are you going up there??.

May I come in, Captain?

It's me, Fleurette.

Come in.

I thought you might like to taste some apples,

picked from our garden.

Your kindness warms me, Fleurette.

Such beautiful apples.

Really appetizing.

Would you like a little fun?

I know a young woman who would be very keen

to receive you, even this evening, perhaps.

It's the lady, I suppose?

Non.

What is she like ?

Much prettier than me.

This ring will give you access to his room.

At midnight, an old hunchback will accompany you there.

Midnight is far away. Should I eat this apple alone?

Would you prefer that we eat one together?

Non.

When you are in the company of a woman,

are you forgetting all the others?

It's a weakness in my character.

Your Majesty.

Why are you so sad?

Do you find our little game too childish?

Or do you think it is beneath you?

I find this boring.

I pity the children of Touraine.

Why do you pity them?

They don't have enough milk.

Why don't they have enough milk?

Because the girls of Touraine have nothing to hold them back.

On the other hand, no girl from Touraine would want

sit at a ball.

What do you mean, Jeanne?

Are they in such high demand?

Of course, that's not it.

You see, they have such small butts.

There is so little they can sit on.

You seem to be having fun.

Miss Dubois.

Since you had the chance to enter my service,

try to act appropriately for the next time.

Your Majesty, I...

Look at this dress.

??

Jeanne,

take care of her. Take off her peasant clothes.

Fleurette!

Oh yes okay !

I have to go back.

If you were free tonight, I wouldn't go on this date.

Fleurette!

If he finds me here, he will kill me.

Or my corpse.

Who gave you this ring?

I can't tell you, it's a secret.

But it belongs to a very beautiful lady who is waiting for you.

I know I've seen this ring somewhere.

Or?

Whatever the answer, Captain Buridan

never disappointed a lovely lady.

Fleurette!

Don't be away for too long.

And don't forget to take your sword, Captain.

Don't forget your apples.

Her Majesty the Queen of France has decreed

that a reward of one hundred ducats will be given

for any information regarding the tower murderer.

A hundred ducats? That's a lot of money.

I don't think it's worth it, sir.

Why not?

I would spend it all at your hostel.

This is a serious subject. The witch has already claimed 33 victims.

I've always wanted to meet a witch in the flesh.

Good morning.

Wine, we drink to a lady.

Everyone who tried to meet her

were discovered floating in the Seine. It's not a pretty sight.

Don't worry, I'm a good swimmer.

What a funny coincidence. We have the same rings.

Yes, it's true.

This means we are both meeting the same woman.

In Paris, everything is possible.

- Mine just gave it to me. - Mine too.

Are you planning to go there?

Of course. If only to solve the mystery.

There might be two sisters.

Or mother and daughter.

In this case, I will take care of the mother.

Really?

Gautier !

Sorry to be late. I have been retained by His Majesty.

This is Captain Buridan.

Without him, I would have died.

It's an honor, Captain.

One day I would like to thank you for your kindness.

I have a little influence at court.

- It's very nice of you. - It's nothing.

Why don't you come with me to the palace?

I'm sorry, I have an appointment.

You have just arrived in Paris,

maybe you shouldn't go out.

You don't know the city. It's very dangerous.

Almost every day, corpses are found

young men floating in the river.

He asked to be killed by the famous witch of the tower.

I assure you, there is nothing to fear. I will protect your younger brother.

THANKS.

Where does this scar come from?

I don't know. I always had it.

I have the same scar. Here, look.

I must have had it since I was born.

Would you like to have dinner with us?

No, no, thank you.

I have another visit to make.

Another one? Another young woman?

No, he's an old friend of my father.

I'll see you later at our midnight meeting.

In the meantime, good night.

I would like to see Mr. de la Tour. Captain Buridan.

What is it ?

Sir, my poor master is dead.

Hey well,

that's what I feared, poison.

The same poison that kills anyone who gets in its way.

Exactly as I suspected.

The work of Saint-Lorrain.

Be careful what you say.

Walls have ears.

If this is true, there is only one solution.

Cut off those ears.

What is this man doing here?

I came to see the Countess du Bois.

Buridan!

Buridan?

They kidnapped Blanche

to put her at the service of the Queen.

You should never have given your consent.

It was the Duke of Saint-Lorrain.

I'm not even allowed to go see her.

??

Captain Buridan, the hero of Flanders.

We could use a man like him.

I would like to see the captain fight alongside us.

For the kingdom.

In defense of our honor.

And for the most beautiful roses in France.

Let's have fun before the king returns.

At least our knights are ours.

THANKS.

You seem very nervous.

Well, it's my first night of love.

Aren't you a little nervous too?

Yes, but for another reason.

For a change, I'm not looking for love tonight.

And what then?

The secret of this ring interests me.

But that's enough. It's time to go.

Well, so there are three of us.

The lady's appetite is insatiable.

There might be the daughter, the mother and the grandmother.

I warn you, I don't take the grandmother.

It's getting more and more exciting.

Oh yes, and in no time you will be in paradise.

This way, gentlemen.

They are already there.

- I'm sorry. - What is it ?

I guide you.

Wait.

I guess the ladies prove how blind love is.

Hey, what are you doing?

We are taking precautions.

Why are you wearing this?

We are here, mistress.

Sir, do you think it’s very gallant?

to carry your sword when meeting a lady?

I'll take it off when I'm face to face with her.

Don't worry. I won't go to bed with it.

There is a young boy.

He's the one I want.

I want the middle one.

He even took his sword with him.

It's really funny...

Come in.

The poor boy will never know who he spent the night with.

If only we could tell him before he dies...

that she was the Queen of France.

This way,

I was waiting for you.

I chose you.

I am honored.

Won't you take away your sword?

She could get in the way.

Undress.

I'm cold.

Very cold.

All The same.

If you do what I say, you will have a chance to warm up.

I thought I would find a wife,

and I find a sphinx.

I guarantee it to you,

beneath the mask is a real woman.

What I see leaves a little room for doubt.

I have always been told that I have very soft skin.

It is the privilege of two kinds of women.

The ladies of the nobility...

and prostitutes.

Come here.

Get closer.

Closer.

Good evening.

A little nervous, sir?

Yes, I admit that I...

I come from the provinces.

Oh, which province?

I was born in Auvergne.

Oh, it's wonderful.

That’s where the best horses come from, isn’t it?

Let me kiss you, my queen.

What did you say?

Whoever you are, tonight you are my queen.

Give me your mouth.

Let me kiss you.

Extinguish the candles.

You are a wonderful boy.

Standing ! Hurry up !

Wake up everyone!

It's late. You have to go.

Hurry up.

The king's secretary has just arrived.

If he doesn't want to pay us more, he can commit suicide.

You have to admit that it's pretty cruel.

What's the fun in killing a poor devil

too weak after love to defend yourself?

You are wasting time!

I didn't even have a drink.

Where is Artemis?

It was his turn to guard the city.

Well, since it has to be done, let's get it over with.

It's dawn, you have to leave.

Please, not yet.

A few more minutes.

Here you are.

Mr. Landry, these men are asking for more money.

They wake us up in the middle of our sleep.

It makes us nervous.

Yesterday afternoon a body was discovered

in the river with a ring still on his finger.

This could ruin the legend of the Tower Witch.

Who was so careless?

If no one responds,

I will have each of you executed.

I know who it was: Bourdache.

It was stuck to my finger. I could not do anything.

You know what the orders are.

No traces.

Nothing to lead them here.

Get to work.

Put on the hoods.

Anyone who forgets the ring this time will have their hand cut off.

Orsini!

Orsini!

Your Majesty! Hurry up !

In half an hour the sun will rise.

I beg you to spare one of these men.

You must save the life of the youngest.

Your Majesty, you know what that would mean.

This is quite impossible, Your Majesty.

He would betray you.

I'm sure the boy didn't know who he was sleeping with.

He was so gentle with me,

and I don't want to be responsible for his murder.

He's just a child.

Whatever you want, Your Majesty.

But why do you let her do this?

Because this will serve to strengthen the Duke's hold over her.

That's why.

Are you putting that mask back on?

Because you must not see my face.

Now please leave.

Not until you tell me when we see each other again.

Tonight was a dream. We must forget it.

How could I forget it?

Please, it's getting late. You have to leave.

Tell me who you are before I leave you.

It's a secret. If you found out, they would kill you.

What are you doing? Are you crazy?

Now I will recognize you... by this scar.

Mad ! You have just signed your death warrant!

I can not believe !

No man has ever refused me.

For what? For what?

Am I not attractive to you?

I see. You are too tired.

You spent the day with someone else.

- So why did you come here? - Who knows?

Luckily, you'll never come back!

Who knows?

Orsini !

Orsini !

Everything is ready. The guards are at their posts, ma'am.

All three men must die. I changed my mind.

My queen, where are you? Excuse me. Come back!

Enjoy these moments. These will be your last on Earth.

Buridan! Au secours!

Au secours! Buridan!

Buridan!

He can't go far.

Poppy, Réseda, after him.

You and you take care of the second one.

I will take care of Buridan. He is the most dangerous.

Are you hurt?

Do you know who these three women are?

No, but I...

??

?? this pin to be able to recognize it.

So that's the end of her.

Let's jump out the window!

Are you crazy?

You would get killed!

Don't you see where we are? In the Queen's Tower!

The Tower of Sin.

Come quickly !

Write down what I tell you.

"I was murdered in the Queen's Tower."

“My murderer is called…”

Do you know?

Yes.

They blocked the door.

It won't do them any good.

They can't run away.

Come with me.

Hurry up.

If they escape, we will be hanged!

We must separate.

I'll try to remember them.

Captain, I...

May God protect you, Philippe.

She's there.

How dare you make me wait?

Your Majesty ! I forgot the brooch.

I'm going to take her.

No, I will go myself.

What's so important about this brooch?

It's not just the pin.

Leave it to me.

I'm going to give him a nice surprise.

Buridan!

Hold me back!

Why did you do that?

For what?

Hold me back.

My dear.

For what ??

Here it is!

He is dead.

I'm sure we had the same fencing master.

Yes.

At the castle of the Duke of Burgundy.

Landry ?

Georges Landry !

We were friends.

Do you work with these scoundrels?

I realize what you must think of me.

I did it out of ambition.

On the battlefield, you saved my life.

I would like to return this favor to you now.

Do you think I would trust you?

I will prove that you can.

Right away.

??

Old friends are best friends.

Buridan! He is still alive.

I will give a hundred ducats for his capture.

Don't worry. I know where we are.

Follow me.

Here.

- Take this to the palace. - I will not disappoint you.

Who do you work for ? The Queen?

No, someone you know very well.

The Duke of Saint-Lorrain.

Isn't that dangerous?

It's none of your business. I can take care of him.

- Where is Buridan? - You are too late.

Captain Buridan is dead.

??

Buridan, you are alive!

Not thanks to you.

You know where you sent me.

Non.

At the Tower of Sin.

This means you are the first to come out alive!

Who does this ring belong to?

To a young woman.

But I swear I don't know who she is.

And I swear I'll find out who she is.

You'll have to excuse me.

I've been through enough for one night.

The witch !

It's the work of that damn witch in the tower.

Hold your tongue. It's absurd.

Wait. Let her speak.

The evil creature killed another young noble.

Don't listen to that crazy old lady.

She's right !

This witch is real.

And she must die a witch!

What is bothering the queen today? She's so moody.

What does it matter to me?

At least she got what she wanted.

I think you're jealous because you're not.

No, but I'm still alive.

And he was murdered at dawn.

What did he do to you?

Nothing at all, we talked.

Wouldn't you be angry too?

Your Majesty,

if you knew what happened to Catherine de la Tour.

I do not want to know.

You have been scratched.

Oh, the cat must have done that.

You mean a cat.

Watch your language!

Leave me alone.

Please send me someone to replace you.

Blanche du Bois will do the job very well.

Blanche, it’s nice to see you progressing so well.

You are no longer the little peasant girl,

but a nice addition to the yard.

Unfortunately, there is not much

to declare for your inheritance.

In fact, you haven't done anything since we arrived.

That's up to you, Blanche.

I don't understand.

Yes, you understand.

If a woman wants a favor, she must show gratitude.

Gratitude towards whom?

Obviously, the person who does you a favor.

Now for example,

I think you might think

what you could do for me.

What do you want ?

Is it so hard to understand

that you are young and desirable?

Blanche !

It's really a shame to interrupt you...

How dare you enter without knocking?

I was sent here by order of the Queen.

Her Majesty wants to see Mademoiselle du Bois right now.

Well, what are you waiting for?

The hearing will begin.

What does it mean? What's in there?

A gift for the Queen.

YOU ?

We do not know each other ?

Don't... don't!

Of course yes.

Yes, I'm sure I would recognize those beautiful eyes anywhere.

Even if you put on a mask, I would know who you are.

You seem happier than before.

I am, Your Majesty.

If only I could be as young as you,

but would I know now?

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

I told you to leave me alone.

We are in danger, Your Majesty.

The man I was with last night is downstairs.

It's not my problem, my dear.

I think he knows about you too.

How would he know?

That brooch you wore last night.

Yes and so ?

He wears this brooch.

So he knows about this scratch.

What he could talk about...

Maybe Blanche could help us.

I'd be glad.

Her Majesty, the Queen.

It's the man, in the middle, next to the coffin.

Every week I have the pleasure of hearing the grievances

loyal subjects of this kingdom.

I will examine your complaints in turn

and make an impartial judgment

as much as I can.

Are there any complaints?

In the past, Paris was a city where you walked without fear.

But today the streets are full of murderers.

I heard you.

Almost every morning we find the bodies

two or three young men in the river,

not far from the tower of sin.

I heard you.

Count Honoré de la Tour, my father, was poisoned.

These are all serious crimes. I want to examine them.

In the name of the queen,

the investigation will begin immediately.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

To begin your investigation,

you might want to start by looking into that.

No ! No, Philippe!

Besides !

How dare you insult the queen!

Stop him!

Leave. Return to your apartments.

Your Majesty seems bored.

I would hate to be the cause of his bad mood.

Give me this brooch and the ring.

If you claim them, they must be yours.

You don't seem to realize that your queen is asking you this.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

To say that I gave you my trust,

how dare you betray us

and put yourself in such a compromising position?

You will regret this betrayal!

Your Majesty, have I betrayed you?

I know about your pleasures at the tower.

Wretched creature, get out of my sight!

Now I want this jewelry.

After him !

Yes of course...

I want this brooch and this ring.

We'll talk about this later.

We'll meet up somewhere around midnight tonight.

He must be in the queen's apartments!

The inn next to the palace walls.

If it pleases Your Majesty.

Are you crazy, Buridan?

Send the guards! Buridan is here!

So we meet again, sir!

Your Majesty ! See you soon !

He escaped. I will give a hundred gold ducats

to any man who captures him.

What can we do about it?

Everything will be ruined.

He has the brooch and the ring.

He knows the secret of the tower!

Stop worrying.

I'll see him tonight, after all.

Around midnight...

I will not only have the jewelry, but also Buridan.

Majesty.

How did he manage to escape?

Fleurette told me.

Did you know it was Buridan?

But his body was floating in the river

with an arrow across it.

Return to your post.

Orsini, I hope I can still trust you.

Madame,

for 20 years I have served you faithfully

and I have never failed to obey any of your orders.

Whatever the job to be done, you knew you could count on Orsini,

both the messenger and the murderer.

No matter what.

Now you ask if Orsini can be trusted.

Yes you are right.

You are the most faithful of all.

J'attends Buridan.

And I'm counting on you to kill him.

Your Majesty, it will be a pleasure.

It was here that he killed eleven men.

I will be happy to take revenge.

But not before we've talked.

As soon as these jewels are in my hands, it will be your turn.

How will you know?

Use this cup to tell me when to come in.

Let it fall to the ground and that's it.

He will not escape us.

Here it is.

Leave us alone.

Good evening, Your Majesty.

Good day sir.

I am sorry to be late.

You have waited for a long time ?

I just arrived.

I haven't seen your ??

Perhaps you would like to sit down?

Yes, if you wish.

Oh, an empty cup.

Orsini !

I prefer to talk.

I find that the best wines make for the best conversations.

Ah, what a pleasure, Orsini.

Aren't you happy to see me in good health?

You didn't think I would recognize your voice under a bad hood?

Bring us some wine.

The best in the house.

The wine you would serve at the Queen's Tower.

Let's not waste our time.

Do you have another meeting at the tower this evening?

Margaret of Burgundy.

Search your memory.

Go back to your childhood.

What do you mean?

Nothing.

You probably know the old adage.

Everything happens on time, but not all at once.

To your health, madam.

And a clear conscience.

If you have a conscience.

I came to talk about something, not to suffer your insults.

Is this a fair price you ask for your silence?

If so, I accept it.

But you are greatly mistaken if you think

that you can intimidate the queen.

All I ask is that you get rid of Saint-Lorrain.

And in its place,

you appoint me chancellor of the kingdom.

If you would be kind enough to sign,

he would be obliged to hand over the reins of government to us.

And by “we”, what do you mean?

You can interpret the meaning as you wish.

I will sign when you return the brooch and ring to me.

Your signature, please.

It's better.

But I warn you,

you would be well advised not to do anything that

endanger my life, if you plan to keep yours.

I'm not sure I understand.

??

Suppose I die tonight.

Gautier would then be given a certain document,

a kind of letter.

What kind of letter?

What kind of letter?

A farewell letter.

That Philippe d'Aulnay wrote before he died.

You are the devil.

A devil who will be your new chancellor this very evening.

Good evening madam.

I'm very worried about your mother, Blanche.

My mother?

She didn't do anything wrong.

I would call it treason for intrigue against the throne.

This is not true.

She is with Count de La Tour.

This is enough to convict her of high treason.

You must feel sorry for her.

If you desire mercy for her,

you should go where mercy is dispensed.

I will go, but where?

To be!

Passwords.

What do you mean?

What password?

I have my orders.

My password is a decree from the Queen.

Chancellor of France?

Now show me Blanche du Bois's room.

The lady-in-waiting will take you.

There's really no point in shouting

because we can't hear you.

Why are you not reasonable,

and enjoy your charge?

Blanche !

Open the door!

Let me in!

Buridan!

You are a dirty scoundrel!

Who are you to insult me?

The Chancellor of the Kingdom!

It's a lie! Prove it!

This blade will prove it!

Blanche !

Blanche, you were hurt.

The queen did it suddenly.

She took a pin out of her dress and scratched me with it.

Oh, Blanche, forgive me.

What madness to have doubted you.

My beautiful rose from France.

You must be crazy to put this adventurer in my place!

He didn't give me a choice, don't worry.

He won't be chancellor for long.

Well, I'm glad to hear it, Your Majesty.

Guards!

They called the guards, captain, to arrest you.

Captain Buridan pretended to be the chancellor of France.

He is also guilty of poisoning Count de La Tour.

You must stop it immediately.

You will find him in Mademoiselle du Bois's apartments.

- Hurry, they will find you. - Don't worry.

Go to the inn, upstairs to my room.

Look for a box I hid there, under the floor.

They arrive.

You must know how to take Miss du Bois without being seen.

And the guards?

Don't worry. I will divert their attention.

He was not in Mademoiselle du Bois's room.

Oh, yes, I was there.

You are forgetting something, Monsieur le Duc. You left that behind you.

Here, everyone!

All that for me ?

This is our way of managing your exceptional abilities,

Captain Buridan.

I suggest you cooperate. There is no escape this time.

The position the Queen gave me offers no protection?

The Queen would not protect a murderer.

It takes courage to say that.

- Stop him! - One second, gentlemen.

After you.

Take him away.

I welcome you, Your Majesty.

I was waiting for you.

I imagine you are here to remedy the misunderstanding.

Yes.

You will be executed for high treason.

Speaking of misunderstandings...

Do you remember Lionel?

Lyon?

I don't see the link.

You will soon.

20 years ago, Burgundy was prosperous

during the reign of Duke Robert.

He was the father of a daughter

who was very beautiful.

That is enough.

There was also a young page at the court of Duke Robert.

These two young people were in love,

but fate was against them.

She said :

when my father is dead,

there will be no obstacles between us.

All this is dead and forgotten.

For you, perhaps.

Not for me.

You see, I am Lionel.

Have I changed so much that you don't know me?

Young Marguerite wrote a letter:

asking to assassinate his father, Duke Robert.

Now I'm sure

that the content of this letter would please the king.

You forget that...

you are not able to show it to the king.

But someone else could do it.

I'm not the only man alive

who can prove that another page of the duke

carried out the princess's will and killed her father.

She made him her lover as a reward.

This page...

is today Duke of Saint-Lorrain.

What do you want, then?

There's only one thing I want.

The duke will be the prisoner,

and I, the Chancellor, on His Majesty's return.

Otherwise, proof of your guilt will be handed over to him.

There's something else I've wanted to know for years.

What happened to our sons?

Ask Orsini.

I've no idea.

Orsini ?

My son,

I came to help you in your difficult times.

Clothes don't make a monk, Orsini.

I will always recognize you.

Did you know that I am the new chancellor?

Isn't that true, Your Majesty?

Yes, it's true.

And now you are going to answer a question.

What happened to the children?

Which children?

Captain Buridan...

est Lionel de Bournonville.

Lionel ?

It's true.

Now answer me.

I entrusted them to Landry’s care.

I guess he had them murdered.

Landry?

Yes.

I see.

We must hurry.

The king will be here soon.

Welcome to the King!

Welcome to the King!

Hector, I'm afraid.

Go for it. Open it.

“To be given to Hector de la Tour.”

We must show it to the king. Come.

I'm sorry, but my orders are not to let anyone in.

I have to see Her Majesty.

His Majesty is busy, miss.

He cannot be disturbed under any circumstances.

Its a question of life or death !

I'm really sorry, but His Majesty must not be disturbed.

Her Majesty the Queen!

I salute you, madam.

I hope you weren't too lonely while I was gone.

Greetings to you, sir.

I'm glad to see you again except.

I hope you found comfort

for the pain my absence has caused you, madame.

The pawn.

The left pawn.

It looks like a tower, doesn't it?

I love the game of chess.

There’s nothing sneaky about it??.

I move my king, Paul.

Try a move.

A royal movement.

In chess, it is not the king, but the queen,

which has greater freedom of movement.

I realize this, Your Majesty, and it suits me.

You must also understand, madam,

that it can be put out of play

during the game.

I know all the subtleties of chess.

You will find that I am a worthy opponent.

I hope so for you, madam.

Who is my brother's murderer?

Who killed your brother?

We just arrested the killer.

What? Who is it?

Captain Buridan.

Oh, it's fantastic!

But it's true.

They fought over a woman, we have proof of that.

Philippe was killed in the fight.

Why did Buridan show the body to the queen?

To avoid suspicion, a very clever strategy.

Oh, Buridan is intelligent.

But with me, he found his equal.

Don't worry, he'll pay for that.

Justice will ultimately triumph.

I will see that this is not the case.

Landry, ?? inflict torture on the prisoner??

What is it ?

Buridan escaped.

He attacked Orsini, took his robe, then fled.

He must be found immediately.

Look for him throughout the palace.

Don't give up until you find it.

I swear you'll go to the gallows if you don't bring him back.

Dead or alive.

Non.

Vif.

- Buridan, I swear, I didn't... - Don't swear, speak!

What do you want to know?

Did you murder Princess Marguerite's children?

No, Orsini wanted me to kill them. But...

Andre, you better tell the truth or you will regret it.

It's the truth. I left them at the door of a church.

Continue.

Even though I never saw them again,

I'm sure I would recognize them. - Continue.

I marked the children's wrists with a cross.

You marked them with a cross...

Yes, they must still have the scars on their wrists.

Of course...

The king's hatred of the queen was very apparent.

If he suspects anything, she will be lost.

U.S. too.

Thank God Buridan is in prison.

Your Majesty !

What is it ?

I don't want to be disturbed.

Buridan escaped.

Your Majesty ! So we are lost!

I should have known.

One way or another, he always wins.

Buridan.

Buridan is Lionel de Bournonville.

This should surprise man

who advised me to kill my children.

It was in your interest!

My interest, your personal ambition,

is the only thing that interests you.

You will understand that without me,

you would not now be queen of France.

And if I wasn't the queen,

you would not be in your current position.

Don't forget this.

Are you saying I don't deserve this honor?

To hear you talk about honor is ridiculous to say the least.

I think I should remind you of the ties that unite us.

The bonds of vice and abomination!

Why should I put up with

this miserable past that weighs me down so much?

If only I had the courage to let go.

I would like...

to be able to escape from here and start all over again.

A new time ?

With whom?

Buridan.

Lionel de Bournonville.

Buridan!

Yes, because he's the only man I've ever loved wholeheartedly!

Lionel de Bournonville will find it very funny.

He loves Blanche du Bois.

She is young and innocent.

This letter must be taken immediately to the Queen.

Count on me.

- Please stop! - I'm sorry.

I am a lady and I am waiting for the queen.

And I will have you know that I am not used to such treatment!

And I also want you to tell Gautier

that I will wait for him near the big oak.

I do not have a choice.

Buridan must be killed.

Otherwise, it's the chopping block.

Don't think I'm afraid of the block!

I'm tired of living in this beastly courtyard!

I'm into intrigue and corruption.

Marguerite.

You are disgusting. I hate you and all these disgusting people

creatures with which you have surrounded me!

Gently.

Your Majesty, a letter for you.

How did she get here?

All I know, Your Majesty, is that one of the gardeners

asked me to give it to you.

Very well, you can go ahead and send me Jeanne and Catherine.

What is this?

Signed Buridan.

He wants me to go to the tower this evening.

For his last meeting.

And it will be the last for some others.

Gautier!

You killed my brother.

Did the Duke of Saint-Lorrain tell you this lie?

How did you know ?

I know it, that's all.

Then you might also know who killed my brother.

If I told you, you wouldn't believe me.

These are just words, and nothing more. I want to know the truth.

Alright. Come with me to the tower tonight.

- The tower of sin? - Yes.

There you will know everything.

The truth.

Tower.

You will have the opportunity to prove your dedication again tonight.

Buridan will come here.

You understand?

He will die, Your Majesty. You can count on it.

GOOD.

Yes, but he doesn't come alone.

The men accompanying him must also be killed.

And if anyone escapes, you will pay.

They will die.

I hope so.

Those who poisoned my life deserve it.

André ! Bernard !

Artemis!

You can do something else.

Send two men.

You are worse.

To the tower of sin!

Come on!

Is it wise now that the king has returned?

Catherine, Jeanne.

We are good friends. I want this to be our farewell party.

Oh, I wish it would last forever.

When will our two lovers arrive?

And who chose them?

I chose them myself last night.

They can't come soon enough, darling.

- To love. - To love.

- Are these men trustworthy? - I think so, my lord.

- Where is Landry? - I don't know.

So follow me!

And kill all the men in the tower!

Ahead!

The Duke and his men are heading towards the Queen's Tower!

We must save Buridan.

I'll go.

Just one man doing this. And he is the king.

Now let me see.

The white pawn captures the bishop.

Your Majesty.

- Who dares to interrupt? - Your Majesty.

It's a matter of life and death, Your Majesty.

Of life and death, my child?

After all, life can be considered a game.

A game of chess, for example.

It's true, Your Majesty, the rules are the same.

Kill your opponent before he kills you.

And what can the Duke offer?

Control the queen, Your Highness.

For what?

The queen threatens one of your key men.

Which?

Captain Buridan.

The hero of the Flanders campaign.

Maybe.

But first I have to have a good attack.

Here it is, Your Majesty.

What is this?

A letter implicating Her Majesty and outlining the role she played

in the murder of his father.

?? !

I order you to remain silent regarding Her Majesty the Queen!

Oh, save Buridan!

Count of La Tour.

You now command the royal guard.

And your orders for tonight are...

failure to the queen.

Wait, Landry. it is better not to go up the stairs.

We will try differently.

- Up there! - All right.

I'm so sleepy all of a sudden.

After taking the trouble to find two valiant lovers...

Here they are.

Is this where we should come?

Yes, these ladies are waiting impatiently.

They are yours. These two ladies are yours for tonight.

Let's go.

Come on !

??, why are you shouting?

Safer than taking the stairs.

Orsini !

Shut up, Marguerite.

I don't want to hurt you,

but I have something to tell you.

Landry was too good to carry out your orders.

He didn't kill the children. They both survived.

And you knew them.

I... knew my children.

Yes, better than you would like.

What do you mean by that ?

Here. You knew one in this very bed.

Is...

Philippe.

You had him murdered by your guards.

My...

YOU...

Philippe really wanted to see your face.

It's not like that! No!

Philippe !

And his brother will be there tonight.

Tonight, here...

It's true. This evening !

He's going to be murdered too!

Why did you do this?

Orsini !

Prepare to die!

Why, what did I do?

Leave it to me!

Orsini !

Orsini !

Do not do that! Stop, Orsini!

It's my son!

My son!

Take no prisoners! Kill them all!

Kill Em!

Enough, enough of this bloodshed!

I do not accept any orders from you, madam.

Majesty...

Stop!

Lionel de Bournonville, I will send you to hell myself.

Just try.

Stop, Saint-Lorrain!

If you don't obey, I will hang you from the highest tree!

Kill him !

You won't dare!

Very good madam. Should we balance our books?

I want your night of love, darling!

Stop!

In the name of the king!

Stop!

Ahead!

Buridan!

Stop! In the name of the king!

Stop!

Did you tell the king?

Yes.

Oh, Buridan, I was so afraid that you would be hurt.

Landry! You betrayed me!

Your Majesty...

Marguerite!

See, this is what happens to those who betray me.

You stabbed him in the back!

This is a cowardly way to kill!

This is not worthy of your rank!

We kill traitors.

A stab in the back is appropriate,

but for witches, it's fire.

If I die, you will die with me, Saint-Lorrain.

For someone who uses their head,

there is always a way out of such difficulty.

If you want to say that,

too late!

Now that we are going to die together,

Please grant my last request.

Without you, I would have been nothing.

Kiss me one more time.

One last kiss, Saint-Lorrain.

Come.

It's like hell!

It is impossible to climb there.

His Majesty the King!

Where is the Queen?

At the top of the tower, Your Majesty,

there is no way to save her.

May God have mercy on his soul.

It's the Witch.

It's the Queen.

In the name of the Father and the Son...

It's a shame to ??.

Bournonville.

I return this to you.

Respect the secrets of the dead.

I swear it on my life, Your Majesty.

I lost everything.

No, there is your kingdom.

Yes...

The kingdom.

We will need your help,

Mon Chancelier Comte de Bournonville.

Translation: Patrick, February 2024.