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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:02:45,845 --> 00:02:47,181 Go on, Citizen Fouch� 2 00:02:47,301 --> 00:02:50,663 That cannonfire shaking the walls of the Jacobin Club... 3 00:02:51,056 --> 00:02:53,225 ... should shake our hearts ! 4 00:02:53,679 --> 00:02:58,391 It's the roar of the people's cannons aimed at the Tuileries... 5 00:02:58,661 --> 00:03:01,186 ... by the avenging wrath of patriots ! 6 00:03:11,733 --> 00:03:14,852 Citizen President, the Swiss have fired on the people... 7 00:03:14,972 --> 00:03:17,755 ... and the aristocrats have charged them in the Jardin du Carrousel 8 00:03:19,771 --> 00:03:22,000 Impossible ! What about the sections ? 9 00:03:22,366 --> 00:03:25,900 They ran like scared rabbits, with the Swiss at their heels ! 10 00:03:26,483 --> 00:03:28,669 We should negotiate with these mercenaries 11 00:03:28,931 --> 00:03:31,983 Yeah, go make them a speech ! They'll give you an answer 12 00:03:33,885 --> 00:03:37,147 Go fetch the cannons and guns from the Pont-Neuf 13 00:03:37,692 --> 00:03:41,029 Deschauds, Glosier, Ramelle - all of you take this mission 14 00:03:41,756 --> 00:03:45,269 And let a member of the Jacobins go to fetch General Santerre 15 00:03:45,612 --> 00:03:47,085 I second the motion 16 00:03:47,205 --> 00:03:48,657 He's sitting in the Assembly 17 00:03:48,777 --> 00:03:49,723 Who then ? 18 00:03:50,466 --> 00:03:51,978 Why you, Citizen Fouch� 19 00:03:52,383 --> 00:03:53,045 Me ? 20 00:03:53,165 --> 00:03:54,733 There's not a moment to lose 21 00:03:54,853 --> 00:03:56,789 But am I worthy of this honor ? 22 00:03:57,137 --> 00:04:01,345 Won't I be accused of ambition and personal calculations ? 23 00:04:01,465 --> 00:04:04,429 Everyone knows your devotion to the public good, Citizen Fouch� 24 00:04:08,881 --> 00:04:10,405 Very well, I'll go. 25 00:04:14,011 --> 00:04:18,671 Take this. It'll ensure that all good patriots can recognize you. 26 00:04:18,791 --> 00:04:20,514 And the aristos can beat you up. 27 00:04:20,634 --> 00:04:22,578 I'll see to it that they respect it 28 00:04:53,212 --> 00:04:54,272 Quick, my linen 29 00:04:54,392 --> 00:04:56,220 Still at the laundry. Shall I get it ? 30 00:04:56,340 --> 00:04:58,370 - Rue St-Anne ? - Yes, at Catherine's 31 00:04:58,490 --> 00:04:59,870 I'll go myself 32 00:05:03,011 --> 00:05:05,715 - Think you'll get far like that ? - No, just to start 33 00:05:05,835 --> 00:05:07,379 What about the patriots ? 34 00:05:07,499 --> 00:05:08,800 I stand with them ! 35 00:05:10,292 --> 00:05:11,221 In spirit. 36 00:05:14,829 --> 00:05:17,197 Do you hear that ? They're in the next street ! 37 00:05:18,091 --> 00:05:19,185 I'm so scared ! 38 00:05:19,305 --> 00:05:22,550 - They're coming straight this way - Rue St-Anne ? What'll we do ? 39 00:05:22,771 --> 00:05:24,381 Are they coming from the Tuileries ? 40 00:05:28,638 --> 00:05:30,500 We'll remember '92, alright ! 41 00:05:31,256 --> 00:05:33,449 Cannons always make me nervous 42 00:05:34,842 --> 00:05:36,463 Stop ! That's lye ! 43 00:05:38,526 --> 00:05:40,189 What did I do with that shirt ? 44 00:05:56,089 --> 00:05:59,102 - Citizeness Catherine isn't here ? - No, she's gone to the Caroussel 45 00:05:59,222 --> 00:06:02,636 - The Tuileries ? It's a a battle zone ! - She knows, she's after the aristos 46 00:06:03,857 --> 00:06:06,287 There's no sense looking for trouble 47 00:06:06,407 --> 00:06:08,977 - You know what she's like - I've come for my laundry 48 00:06:09,097 --> 00:06:11,339 - It's not ready - I'll take it as it is, I'm in a hurry 49 00:06:11,654 --> 00:06:14,852 Go get Citizen Fouch�'s laundry - it's outside 50 00:06:14,972 --> 00:06:15,911 Hurry ! 51 00:06:43,052 --> 00:06:45,860 Oh, girls, what a ruckus ! 52 00:06:46,562 --> 00:06:48,155 Getting hot out there ? 53 00:06:48,550 --> 00:06:51,053 Getting hot ? Get me a glass of water 54 00:06:54,395 --> 00:06:55,507 So you're back ? 55 00:06:58,100 --> 00:06:59,039 Am I back ? 56 00:06:59,159 --> 00:07:01,528 - What's going on out there ? - Oh, you wouldn't believe it 57 00:07:03,453 --> 00:07:05,829 The aristos are bolting as if the Devil were after them 58 00:07:06,456 --> 00:07:08,361 Frankly, the Swiss have buggered off 59 00:07:08,481 --> 00:07:09,609 Are you sure ? 60 00:07:10,247 --> 00:07:11,959 I had a front-row seat ! 61 00:07:12,608 --> 00:07:13,742 Amazing ! 62 00:07:14,088 --> 00:07:15,838 Back to work, girls 63 00:07:16,086 --> 00:07:18,679 Just cause there's a revolution on it's no excuse to do nothing 64 00:07:19,726 --> 00:07:21,149 What are doing with this ? 65 00:07:21,411 --> 00:07:22,200 It's mine 66 00:07:22,320 --> 00:07:25,649 You can't take it like that ! I'll give it a quick iron 67 00:07:27,415 --> 00:07:28,869 You can wait a few minutes, eh ? 68 00:07:33,751 --> 00:07:35,359 I've plenty of time now 69 00:07:40,092 --> 00:07:42,228 Did you see an aristo come this way ? 70 00:07:42,348 --> 00:07:43,656 No, I haven't seen anyone 71 00:07:43,914 --> 00:07:45,702 He can't have gotten away ! 72 00:07:45,822 --> 00:07:47,662 He had a few bullets in him 73 00:07:47,782 --> 00:07:49,833 He's hiding somewhere nearby 74 00:07:49,953 --> 00:07:53,756 - Search every house - we'll find him - Then we should split up 75 00:07:54,545 --> 00:07:58,779 You 3 go that way, you others come with me 76 00:08:03,678 --> 00:08:07,145 Tell me something, Fouch�; there's one thing that bugs me 77 00:08:07,372 --> 00:08:08,247 What's that ? 78 00:08:08,765 --> 00:08:10,069 What are you doing here ? 79 00:08:11,396 --> 00:08:12,344 I'm waiting 80 00:08:12,714 --> 00:08:13,529 For what ? 81 00:08:13,999 --> 00:08:15,572 For them to take the Tuileries 82 00:08:15,890 --> 00:08:20,463 You spend all your time yelling "Down with tyranny ! Rise up, patriots !" 83 00:08:21,825 --> 00:08:25,029 And when the patriots risk their necks, you go and hide behind your chair 84 00:08:25,411 --> 00:08:28,104 It's the job of soldiers to do the fighting 85 00:08:28,802 --> 00:08:31,354 A politician's job is to patch things up again 86 00:08:31,474 --> 00:08:33,203 Have you no blood in your veins ? 87 00:08:33,323 --> 00:08:36,432 As much as I need ; I've no intention of splashing it around 88 00:08:36,433 --> 00:08:37,907 Unlike a hero 89 00:08:38,027 --> 00:08:41,425 They do it for heroism. It's the building block of glory 90 00:08:42,521 --> 00:08:44,343 I've don't aspire to glory 91 00:08:45,059 --> 00:08:46,469 What do you aspire to ? 92 00:08:46,778 --> 00:08:49,736 To rebuild a new world on the ruins of the old 93 00:08:51,105 --> 00:08:54,086 With your sour face, you're likely to become a minister 94 00:08:54,485 --> 00:08:55,359 Why not ? 95 00:08:55,954 --> 00:08:59,099 Go on - you'll be a minister when I'm a duchess ! 96 00:09:25,852 --> 00:09:27,411 So what about the Palace ? 97 00:09:28,084 --> 00:09:30,633 The Palace ? Oh boy, haven't you heard yet ? 98 00:09:32,566 --> 00:09:35,629 People are singing, dancing, celebrating 99 00:09:40,860 --> 00:09:43,449 So if I hear you clearly, it's all over ? 100 00:09:43,569 --> 00:09:44,695 An hour ago ! 101 00:09:45,040 --> 00:09:47,775 I'm glad to hear it from the lips of a conqueror ! 102 00:09:48,853 --> 00:09:53,622 We mustn't allow general rejoicing to keep me from carrying out my duty 103 00:10:26,903 --> 00:10:29,047 Oh, I'd love to go see the fun ! 104 00:10:32,283 --> 00:10:34,065 Can we go ? 105 00:10:34,508 --> 00:10:36,853 You want to ? Then run along ! 106 00:10:39,611 --> 00:10:42,018 If you see the Garde Fran�ais, give them a kiss ! 107 00:10:44,655 --> 00:10:47,021 The soldiers, mind, not the sergeant ! 108 00:10:56,022 --> 00:10:58,128 - What are you doing here ? - Please don't scream 109 00:10:58,248 --> 00:10:59,584 I'll scream if I want 110 00:10:59,704 --> 00:11:02,155 They've lost my trail. I happened to slip in here 111 00:11:02,749 --> 00:11:05,983 - I'm the Count de Neipperg - I didn't take you for a sans-culotte ! 112 00:11:06,227 --> 00:11:07,782 I've escaped from the Tuileries 113 00:11:08,205 --> 00:11:09,819 That's nothing to be proud of 114 00:11:10,046 --> 00:11:11,223 I'm in your hands--- 115 00:11:11,690 --> 00:11:14,465 You're wounded ! This is no time for speeches 116 00:11:15,394 --> 00:11:16,410 Come on 117 00:11:25,158 --> 00:11:28,537 How could he have gotten away ? The road is guarded at each end 118 00:11:28,657 --> 00:11:30,251 Oh, I'll get him in the end ! 119 00:11:30,371 --> 00:11:32,663 The way he's dressed, someone will spot him 120 00:11:34,770 --> 00:11:40,509 Hey, Citizen, have you see a man come by in a fancy brown coat - an aristo ? 121 00:11:40,771 --> 00:11:42,512 No, I'd have noticed that 122 00:11:42,632 --> 00:11:44,747 That sort don't come running the streets 123 00:11:44,867 --> 00:11:46,152 They do today ! 124 00:11:51,539 --> 00:11:55,006 It's broad but not deep. But I'll have to rip your shirt 125 00:11:55,126 --> 00:11:56,325 That doesn't matter 126 00:11:56,445 --> 00:11:58,048 I hate spoiling good linen 127 00:12:13,574 --> 00:12:16,180 Alcohol is excellent to stop the bleeding 128 00:12:17,797 --> 00:12:19,761 And this isn't the cheap stuff 129 00:12:20,087 --> 00:12:21,761 It's a very old kirsch 130 00:12:32,094 --> 00:12:34,070 On the outside, it stops bleeding 131 00:12:35,216 --> 00:12:36,924 On the inside it gets you going 132 00:12:37,044 --> 00:12:37,907 Bottoms up ! 133 00:12:47,099 --> 00:12:48,233 Anyone there ? 134 00:13:21,967 --> 00:13:22,907 He's gone 135 00:13:35,480 --> 00:13:37,845 Well, I don't know where he could have gotten to 136 00:13:39,099 --> 00:13:41,431 It's rough to have lost him in broad daylight 137 00:13:41,852 --> 00:13:44,023 Fortunately, Catherine's kirsch will perk us up 138 00:13:44,380 --> 00:13:45,852 We'll tell her the news 139 00:13:54,907 --> 00:13:56,613 Your bird has flown the coop ! 140 00:13:56,883 --> 00:13:58,170 She must be there 141 00:14:02,598 --> 00:14:03,469 She's out 142 00:14:03,894 --> 00:14:05,429 I don't like kirsch anyway 143 00:14:13,336 --> 00:14:14,805 Don't go, I'm coming 144 00:14:18,066 --> 00:14:19,460 You locked the door ! 145 00:14:21,301 --> 00:14:25,429 I sure did ! What with your revolution, your riots, your national emergencies 146 00:14:26,701 --> 00:14:28,800 Only friends are allowed in these days 147 00:14:28,920 --> 00:14:30,292 I thought you were always open 148 00:14:30,713 --> 00:14:32,279 Is that all you came here for ? 149 00:14:32,624 --> 00:14:35,279 Hey Sarge, why make a fuss; she's here now 150 00:14:35,691 --> 00:14:37,301 It's because he's jealous ! 151 00:14:38,971 --> 00:14:39,900 Like a mad dog ! 152 00:14:40,297 --> 00:14:41,709 He's that way everywhere 153 00:14:42,003 --> 00:14:44,260 He even searches rooms for rent ! 154 00:14:44,380 --> 00:14:46,583 The guys don't want to hear about that ! 155 00:14:46,907 --> 00:14:49,592 And I have to tell you we didn't happen to drop in 156 00:14:50,662 --> 00:14:52,442 You didn't come just to see me ? 157 00:14:52,671 --> 00:14:55,814 First of all, we came hunting aristos 158 00:14:56,041 --> 00:14:58,190 And second, we're dying of thirst 159 00:14:58,676 --> 00:15:02,262 Well, I can believe that. It isn't every day you seize the Tuileries ! 160 00:15:05,718 --> 00:15:06,841 What a day ! 161 00:15:08,105 --> 00:15:09,672 You can say that again ! 162 00:15:10,438 --> 00:15:12,178 Well, we gave them a licking 163 00:15:12,298 --> 00:15:14,624 Especially those who fired on us from the roof of the palace 164 00:15:14,744 --> 00:15:17,438 Well, the Swiss were just doing their job 165 00:15:17,891 --> 00:15:21,558 But the others, spying on us from the shadows like traitors 166 00:15:23,485 --> 00:15:25,980 If I had that guy who disappeared... 167 00:15:27,881 --> 00:15:30,257 Hey, that's no way for winner to talk 168 00:15:30,527 --> 00:15:31,694 I'll catch them 169 00:15:31,814 --> 00:15:32,943 What a mad dog ! 170 00:15:33,920 --> 00:15:37,639 Not that - your kirsch ! And you'll see if it's got a smack 171 00:15:38,360 --> 00:15:40,258 The kirsch ? It's all gone 172 00:15:40,488 --> 00:15:41,676 What do you mean ? 173 00:15:41,967 --> 00:15:45,046 I saw it yesterday - the bottle was half full 174 00:15:45,336 --> 00:15:47,903 That's too bad I told you, it's all gone 175 00:15:48,023 --> 00:15:51,442 - You're teasing me. I'll see for myself - It's no use 176 00:15:57,793 --> 00:16:00,371 - Why's it locked ? - Because I was going out 177 00:16:01,754 --> 00:16:03,941 Funny you'd lock this door too 178 00:16:05,027 --> 00:16:07,667 Are you going to keep on bugging me about that ? 179 00:16:07,787 --> 00:16:10,871 - And why did you take the key ? - Because I wanted to 180 00:16:11,839 --> 00:16:13,130 Are you through ? 181 00:16:13,250 --> 00:16:14,579 What if I want to go in ? 182 00:16:15,047 --> 00:16:17,909 You'll go in when we're married. And this isn't the way to do it 183 00:16:18,223 --> 00:16:19,587 It was up until now 184 00:16:20,915 --> 00:16:22,084 I want to go in there 185 00:16:22,676 --> 00:16:25,869 Oh, I beg your pardon ! The king said "WE want" 186 00:16:27,553 --> 00:16:29,790 Maybe you've lost interest in me 187 00:16:31,409 --> 00:16:32,965 - The key ! - No 188 00:16:33,937 --> 00:16:37,220 So that's why you didn't come at first 189 00:16:37,531 --> 00:16:39,048 - There's someone in there ! - Who ? 190 00:16:39,168 --> 00:16:39,955 A lover ! 191 00:16:40,701 --> 00:16:42,629 You must have got a crack on the head 192 00:16:42,987 --> 00:16:45,859 You think you'll get away with this ? By Heaven ! 193 00:16:45,979 --> 00:16:49,003 - I won't let you ! - I'll get it ! 194 00:16:49,381 --> 00:16:50,623 Let me go ! 195 00:16:53,075 --> 00:16:54,501 Leave me alone ! 196 00:16:55,872 --> 00:16:57,259 Ow, that hurts ! 197 00:17:03,970 --> 00:17:06,659 If you go in there, it's all over between us 198 00:17:07,664 --> 00:17:09,396 For you too - I'll kill him 199 00:17:31,024 --> 00:17:32,142 So what's in there ? 200 00:17:34,373 --> 00:17:38,135 You want to know the truth... There's no one there 201 00:17:38,418 --> 00:17:40,783 - No one ? - No one at all 202 00:17:41,615 --> 00:17:44,563 - A big scene over nothing ! - What a to-do ! 203 00:17:45,903 --> 00:17:47,782 You've made a nice mess of things 204 00:17:47,902 --> 00:17:49,865 - You'll have to make it up to her - I'll try 205 00:17:49,985 --> 00:17:53,670 Let's let them get to it then ; it's probably gotten them all worked up 206 00:17:56,528 --> 00:17:59,145 Goodbye Sergeant ; goodbye Citizeness 207 00:18:08,623 --> 00:18:10,767 Why didn't you say you had a dead man up there ? 208 00:18:11,588 --> 00:18:13,139 - He's dead ? - Yes 209 00:18:14,944 --> 00:18:17,882 - You're sure ? - He had a bullet in his side 210 00:18:18,260 --> 00:18:21,066 Poor fellow ! I hope we don't get in trouble 211 00:18:21,845 --> 00:18:24,434 We'll have to get him out of here ; call your men back 212 00:18:24,888 --> 00:18:27,231 - Don't you know him ? - How should I ? 213 00:18:27,782 --> 00:18:30,819 He said he was the Count de Neipperg - that's all I know 214 00:18:32,632 --> 00:18:35,229 - Why are you staring at me ? - To see if you're lying 215 00:18:35,823 --> 00:18:39,300 He took shelter here ; he could still be your lover 216 00:18:39,917 --> 00:18:41,869 An aristo - my lover ? 217 00:18:42,466 --> 00:18:44,334 Quiet - he might hear 218 00:18:44,907 --> 00:18:46,040 He's dead now 219 00:18:48,494 --> 00:18:49,515 Actually, he isn't 220 00:18:51,162 --> 00:18:53,344 - You mean it ? - Of course ! 221 00:18:53,582 --> 00:18:54,569 But it's true 222 00:18:55,116 --> 00:18:57,022 Jealousy makes men do funny things 223 00:18:58,129 --> 00:19:00,426 You're not going to hurt him, are you ? 224 00:19:00,546 --> 00:19:02,612 I don't kill wounded men 225 00:19:04,113 --> 00:19:07,114 I'm trying to think of a way to get him out of here safely 226 00:19:08,428 --> 00:19:10,589 When I say safely, I'm thinking of us 227 00:19:11,053 --> 00:19:13,310 You have a good heart, and I love you 228 00:19:15,060 --> 00:19:19,517 I have an idea - take care of him and I'll come back tonight 229 00:19:19,808 --> 00:19:21,280 Get out the big laundry basket 230 00:19:24,064 --> 00:19:26,895 - But what if---? - Leave it to me 231 00:19:30,913 --> 00:19:32,696 You're not still mad at me ? 232 00:19:34,046 --> 00:19:37,072 Mad at you ? I'm mad about you ! 233 00:20:43,056 --> 00:20:46,156 "Citizeness, I still can't pay you 234 00:20:47,484 --> 00:20:50,951 Please don't be angry that I've taken my laundry 235 00:20:52,252 --> 00:20:56,162 I'll pay you in full as soon as I have my pay. Bonaparte" 236 00:20:58,390 --> 00:21:01,490 Poor boy ! I hope nothing bad happens to him 237 00:21:39,511 --> 00:21:44,414 The Emperor of Russia wishes for war ; very well, he'll have it 238 00:21:45,916 --> 00:21:48,522 If necessary, we'll send a million men over the Nemen 239 00:21:49,125 --> 00:21:52,031 But use all diplomatic means available 240 00:21:55,024 --> 00:21:57,303 He wishes to have Sweden as an ally against me 241 00:21:57,595 --> 00:22:00,045 This morning's dispatches confirm it 242 00:22:00,792 --> 00:22:04,189 Sweden's neutrality is necessary to my military plans 243 00:22:05,000 --> 00:22:06,452 You follow me, gentlemen ? 244 00:22:07,211 --> 00:22:09,374 The Duke de Viborg arrives today at St-Cloud 245 00:22:09,612 --> 00:22:13,726 The diplomatic accords we're negotiating are extremely important 246 00:22:14,623 --> 00:22:17,703 The Duke must be received with the highest attention 247 00:22:17,823 --> 00:22:22,237 The receptions in his honor must be of the greatest elegance 248 00:22:23,985 --> 00:22:27,878 Tonight's reception is at the home of the Mar�chal Lefebvre, isn't it ? 249 00:22:27,998 --> 00:22:28,856 Yes, Sire 250 00:22:29,699 --> 00:22:32,949 - Where is Lefebvre ? - He is on duty at the palace at 10:00 251 00:22:33,349 --> 00:22:34,723 Good, I'll see him then 252 00:22:35,081 --> 00:22:40,016 I remind you gentlemen, tomorrow we will be hunting with the Duke de Viborg 253 00:22:40,460 --> 00:22:42,853 I expect to be back at the palace by noon 254 00:22:43,474 --> 00:22:44,789 Have the orders been given ? 255 00:22:45,140 --> 00:22:47,069 Not yet, Sire ; you haven't set the departure time 256 00:22:47,352 --> 00:22:49,744 We'll leave the palace at 7:30 257 00:22:50,269 --> 00:22:52,300 The ladies need not get up so early 258 00:22:53,098 --> 00:22:54,532 That's all for now 259 00:23:05,500 --> 00:23:07,198 Be quick, Minister of Police 260 00:23:07,790 --> 00:23:11,100 The following information is quite important 261 00:23:12,445 --> 00:23:15,318 A protest took place yesterday in the rue St-Honor� 262 00:23:15,438 --> 00:23:18,040 - Why ? - I don't know yet, Sire 263 00:23:18,571 --> 00:23:20,489 Look into it quickly ; it indicates dissension 264 00:23:21,583 --> 00:23:25,391 At the theater, Talma received enthusiastic applause for Cinna 265 00:23:25,677 --> 00:23:27,989 The ovation lasted 2 minutes 266 00:23:28,929 --> 00:23:30,867 Talma surpassed himself-- 267 00:23:31,380 --> 00:23:34,037 I'm not interested in your drama reviews, Savary 268 00:23:38,643 --> 00:23:41,268 Concerning Monsieur de Neipperg... 269 00:23:42,337 --> 00:23:46,906 ... we have not discovered anything suspicious about him 270 00:23:47,602 --> 00:23:48,973 And his correspondence ? 271 00:23:50,237 --> 00:23:52,149 He has sent no letters for a month 272 00:23:53,791 --> 00:23:56,588 I am delighted for Monsieur de Neipperg 273 00:23:59,131 --> 00:24:00,082 Is that all ? 274 00:24:05,607 --> 00:24:08,357 I have here the translation of an article in the Times 275 00:24:09,583 --> 00:24:13,644 The passage marked in blue concerns Your Majesty's sisters 276 00:24:14,411 --> 00:24:15,655 I will read it 277 00:24:19,301 --> 00:24:23,860 I must also inform Your Majesty of an incident yesterday... 278 00:24:24,217 --> 00:24:27,738 ... at the home of His Highness the Prince of Compas-Serez 279 00:24:29,347 --> 00:24:33,262 The wife of the Mar�chal Lefebvre made certain remarks... 280 00:24:33,812 --> 00:24:36,175 ... concerning Your Majesty's sisters 281 00:24:36,585 --> 00:24:37,789 Out with it ! 282 00:24:41,404 --> 00:24:45,903 The lady alluded to the... lack of clothes... 283 00:24:46,281 --> 00:24:50,397 ... that characterized the Bonaparte family before-- 284 00:24:53,400 --> 00:24:54,690 Thank you, sir ! 285 00:24:57,018 --> 00:25:00,602 This isn't the first time I've heard reports of the lady's remarks 286 00:25:06,312 --> 00:25:08,278 What are her origins ? 287 00:25:08,883 --> 00:25:11,424 The Mar�chale Lefebvre was formerly a shopkeeper 288 00:25:11,731 --> 00:25:14,153 She once ran a shop in the quartier St-Honor� 289 00:25:14,273 --> 00:25:17,150 The Mar�chal married her when he was a sergeant 290 00:25:17,151 --> 00:25:19,443 She's had time to learn better manners ! 291 00:25:21,981 --> 00:25:23,785 - Is that all ? - Yes, Sire 292 00:25:24,315 --> 00:25:25,231 Thank you 293 00:25:44,352 --> 00:25:48,349 You see, dummy ? Press down the pleats with your nail 294 00:25:49,396 --> 00:25:50,930 Iron it in place 295 00:25:51,426 --> 00:25:52,820 And there you go 296 00:25:54,052 --> 00:25:56,977 If I worked like you as an apprentice they'd have tossed me out 297 00:25:57,097 --> 00:25:59,949 - Please, Duchess, let me finish - No, let me 298 00:26:00,359 --> 00:26:02,607 The Mar�chal doesn't like pleats that curl up 299 00:26:06,039 --> 00:26:07,949 - Your Grace - What is it ? 300 00:26:08,211 --> 00:26:10,942 - The Empress's dressmaker is here - Send him in 301 00:26:13,146 --> 00:26:15,341 There, take it to Jasmin 302 00:26:16,676 --> 00:26:18,021 Don't crease it ! 303 00:26:25,059 --> 00:26:27,392 Duchess, I've brought your riding habit 304 00:26:29,012 --> 00:26:31,032 Oh, these receptions are such a bore ! 305 00:26:31,280 --> 00:26:34,649 If it's not the flowers, it's the food. If it's not the food it's the duds 306 00:26:44,320 --> 00:26:46,296 Is that you, Jasmin ? Come in ! 307 00:26:51,725 --> 00:26:53,483 My respects, Monsieur le Mar�chal 308 00:26:56,208 --> 00:26:58,644 Come back here ! Give me my shirt ! 309 00:27:09,355 --> 00:27:11,233 Both arms in the same sleeve ? 310 00:27:13,066 --> 00:27:16,317 - Do I have to do everything myself ? - Excuse me, sir 311 00:27:17,009 --> 00:27:19,212 Haven't you ever seen a man's chest before ? 312 00:27:19,558 --> 00:27:21,907 What's with the look of disgust ? 313 00:27:22,420 --> 00:27:24,890 What's so revolting - my skin ? It's good enough for what's inside 314 00:27:25,010 --> 00:27:27,211 My scars ? They go with the job 315 00:27:27,331 --> 00:27:31,452 My tattoos ? They're my beliefs - you don't share them perhaps ? 316 00:27:31,572 --> 00:27:33,413 I've never let myself read them, Your Grace 317 00:27:33,533 --> 00:27:34,222 Why ? 318 00:27:34,342 --> 00:27:36,694 I thought it would be a liberty, Your Grace 319 00:27:36,814 --> 00:27:38,467 Read them, once and for all 320 00:27:39,082 --> 00:27:41,799 Then you can at least look me in the eye when you're giving me my shirt 321 00:27:42,161 --> 00:27:43,759 If Your Grace insists 322 00:27:46,380 --> 00:27:48,314 "Sans-G�ne forever" 323 00:27:49,448 --> 00:27:52,293 - That's the Duchess - I'm sure it is 324 00:27:55,305 --> 00:27:58,685 - "Death to the tyrant" - The tyrant is Louis Capet 325 00:28:00,079 --> 00:28:02,586 I'm sure it doesn't refer to the Emperor 326 00:28:03,600 --> 00:28:05,663 It's not your job to be witty ! Out ! 327 00:28:17,997 --> 00:28:20,221 A riding costume with beautiful lines ! 328 00:28:20,697 --> 00:28:23,332 I know but it's this godawful tail 329 00:28:23,948 --> 00:28:26,659 - Look how long it is ! - It's so you can drape it ! 330 00:28:26,779 --> 00:28:29,724 Draping is essential for a woman ! And on horseback-- 331 00:28:29,844 --> 00:28:31,625 Yeah, nice dress for the horse 332 00:28:32,014 --> 00:28:36,275 As for your Grace's waistcoat, it's delightful - minuscule 333 00:28:36,540 --> 00:28:39,174 Yeah, too big at one end and too small at the other 334 00:28:39,455 --> 00:28:41,798 A court gown already feels like a cement girdle... 335 00:28:41,918 --> 00:28:43,938 ... now I'm going to be squished on horseback 336 00:28:44,661 --> 00:28:46,130 Really, though, how does it look ? 337 00:28:46,250 --> 00:28:50,452 Perfect ! The drop is balanced, the lines are noble 338 00:28:53,109 --> 00:28:54,909 Yeah, stiff as as board ! 339 00:28:58,912 --> 00:29:00,025 No education 340 00:29:01,061 --> 00:29:02,228 Monsieur Jasmin ! 341 00:29:08,111 --> 00:29:09,483 Monsieur Despr�aux 342 00:29:09,721 --> 00:29:11,006 - You remember me ? 343 00:29:11,233 --> 00:29:14,884 Of course. I remember you from the old days 344 00:29:15,370 --> 00:29:18,383 When I was First Footman for the Duke de Penthi�vre 345 00:29:18,642 --> 00:29:23,473 You were dancing master at the Op�ra before becoming an etiquette teacher 346 00:29:23,828 --> 00:29:26,777 I wonder what is the reason for my summons here ? 347 00:29:27,371 --> 00:29:30,406 No doubt Madame wishes to consult you regarding tonight's festivities 348 00:29:31,732 --> 00:29:35,945 - A ball ? - Oh no, just a reception 349 00:29:38,095 --> 00:29:43,410 A good thing too, because the Duchess can't do much more than square dance 350 00:29:43,960 --> 00:29:45,624 And as for her deportment-- 351 00:29:47,143 --> 00:29:48,537 I will announce you 352 00:29:52,931 --> 00:29:54,268 And my dress for tonight ? 353 00:29:54,510 --> 00:29:57,051 A fur trim on ermine cuffs 354 00:29:57,539 --> 00:29:58,943 Fur ? Again ? 355 00:29:59,331 --> 00:30:04,047 Etiquette demands it, because of the Emperor's 2 sisters 356 00:30:04,167 --> 00:30:07,313 If it weren't for them, I wouldn't be dressing up like a performing dog 357 00:30:08,162 --> 00:30:10,349 Madame, Monsieur Despr�aux is in the salon 358 00:30:10,960 --> 00:30:12,759 Just in the nick of time ! 359 00:30:13,779 --> 00:30:15,655 Goodbye, prince of tailors 360 00:30:16,187 --> 00:30:18,574 Who the hell had the bright idea--- 361 00:30:29,381 --> 00:30:32,024 Hello Monsieur Despr�aux, how's it going ? 362 00:30:32,545 --> 00:30:34,227 Very well, thank you 363 00:30:34,835 --> 00:30:36,801 Are you the one who taught La Guimard ? 364 00:30:37,050 --> 00:30:38,604 Did Your Grace know her ? 365 00:30:38,724 --> 00:30:42,066 I sure as hell did ! She had nice clothes, that one 366 00:30:43,387 --> 00:30:48,172 Hey, find out if that bloody shoemaker has turned up yet 367 00:30:50,091 --> 00:30:54,217 I venture to suggest, Your Grace, that it would be highly surprising right now 368 00:30:54,589 --> 00:30:58,056 "Venture to suggest"! Be careful not to trip on your tongue 369 00:30:58,520 --> 00:31:01,458 - To find him-- - You'll have to shake a leg ! 370 00:31:01,578 --> 00:31:02,586 Get going ! 371 00:31:03,595 --> 00:31:05,194 Venture to move your ass 372 00:31:05,658 --> 00:31:07,291 He's just a misery, that one 373 00:31:09,050 --> 00:31:11,975 Well, Monsieur Despr�aux, let's get cracking 374 00:31:13,642 --> 00:31:17,524 I'm receiving a bunch of ladyships and highnesses and gracesses... 375 00:31:17,644 --> 00:31:19,780 ... and You-Know-Who's 2 sisters 376 00:31:20,091 --> 00:31:23,433 I've to to say hi to them without looking like I'm sucking a lemon 377 00:31:24,056 --> 00:31:27,186 And I have to do curtsies and bows and bustles 378 00:31:27,306 --> 00:31:31,304 So I says "Despr�aux is the go-to guy for all that stuff" 379 00:31:31,848 --> 00:31:32,944 I'm honored ! 380 00:31:35,145 --> 00:31:38,927 - Your Grace, Monsieur Cop is here - The shoemaker ? Have him come in 381 00:31:39,466 --> 00:31:42,389 And any others who might be out there ! 382 00:31:48,573 --> 00:31:51,461 At ease ! No more bowing and scraping 383 00:31:51,581 --> 00:31:53,887 - You've got my shoes ? - Yes, Madame 384 00:31:54,950 --> 00:31:56,721 - Let's see them - Here ? 385 00:31:56,841 --> 00:31:59,005 Why not ? As good a place as any 386 00:32:01,381 --> 00:32:04,466 And let's watch out for Monsieur Despr�aux's faces 387 00:32:04,794 --> 00:32:08,540 - Faces ? - Don't be mad ; it's just an expression 388 00:32:09,662 --> 00:32:13,641 Hope they're not ridiculous like the last ones 389 00:32:13,761 --> 00:32:15,836 Oh, Madame, just walk in them a little ! 390 00:32:16,046 --> 00:32:18,977 What do you think I'd do ? Crash around like a bull in a china shop ? 391 00:32:19,097 --> 00:32:22,781 No Madame - you'll glide across the floor, like a goddess ! 392 00:32:24,481 --> 00:32:25,971 That's me, a goddess 393 00:32:27,872 --> 00:32:31,005 I just wish my feet were-- Too bad 394 00:32:31,819 --> 00:32:34,169 Come on, Mr. Manners - let's do the curtsey 395 00:32:35,469 --> 00:32:36,509 In that gown ? 396 00:32:37,241 --> 00:32:39,531 Yes indeed, train and all 397 00:32:40,146 --> 00:32:41,926 As you wish, Your Grace 398 00:32:49,358 --> 00:32:50,503 Curtsey first 399 00:32:52,624 --> 00:32:58,103 Not bad ! But more flowing. Watch me 400 00:33:00,614 --> 00:33:05,856 Left leg forward, step back, and sink down gently 401 00:33:09,291 --> 00:33:11,703 Down... down... 402 00:33:12,977 --> 00:33:15,969 With all this sinking I'm going to end up flat on my ass ! 403 00:33:16,089 --> 00:33:17,690 No, no, it's perfect ! 404 00:33:18,240 --> 00:33:20,275 But when I'm wearing a court gown-- 405 00:33:20,395 --> 00:33:22,301 It works just the same way 406 00:33:23,673 --> 00:33:25,477 The steps are very simple 407 00:33:28,695 --> 00:33:32,281 1 - 2 - 3 and turn 408 00:33:33,243 --> 00:33:34,841 Perfectly natural 409 00:33:35,154 --> 00:33:37,370 It would be without a skirt 410 00:33:37,618 --> 00:33:39,746 Give me your hand and do just what I do 411 00:33:40,988 --> 00:33:41,971 Left foot-- 412 00:33:48,827 --> 00:33:52,659 Perfect Your Grace ! As if you've been doing it all your life 413 00:33:52,997 --> 00:33:54,777 Really ? I don't look dumb ? 414 00:33:54,897 --> 00:33:57,109 - I appeal to Monsieur Cop - Excellent ! 415 00:33:58,026 --> 00:33:58,944 Once more ? 416 00:33:59,765 --> 00:34:00,737 Just a minute 417 00:34:05,908 --> 00:34:07,549 Nice and smooth 418 00:34:07,982 --> 00:34:12,730 Never mind that. A little glass of cognac and it'll be smooth as silk 419 00:34:13,069 --> 00:34:13,869 Ready ? 420 00:34:14,538 --> 00:34:15,889 Start with the left 421 00:34:20,922 --> 00:34:23,108 Put a pole up my ass and round I go ! 422 00:34:28,887 --> 00:34:30,302 I'd like to speak to you 423 00:34:42,112 --> 00:34:47,068 Hey, guys ! Think of me at 8:00, going down for their Highnesses ! 424 00:34:57,067 --> 00:34:58,399 You call that an outfit ? 425 00:34:58,860 --> 00:35:00,064 What outfit ? 426 00:35:00,184 --> 00:35:01,033 That ! 427 00:35:01,562 --> 00:35:04,738 - It's just out of the way - You've got it all hiked up 428 00:35:04,858 --> 00:35:08,284 And your language ! "Put a pole up my ass and round I go !" 429 00:35:08,404 --> 00:35:12,243 What kind of a duchess are you ? Can't you learn how they talk at court ? 430 00:35:12,538 --> 00:35:14,738 As if you talk the way they do at court ! 431 00:35:14,858 --> 00:35:16,293 I'm a soldier. 432 00:35:16,887 --> 00:35:20,989 And in public I keep my mouth shut and watch my words 433 00:35:21,251 --> 00:35:23,348 - What about me ? - You ? 434 00:35:23,971 --> 00:35:27,777 Yesterday, did you have to say those things about the Emperor's sisters ? 435 00:35:27,993 --> 00:35:31,621 Oh, them ! Two sourpusses no one can stand ! 436 00:35:32,011 --> 00:35:35,792 Two peacocks who'd be living on bread and water if it weren't for the Emperor 437 00:35:35,912 --> 00:35:36,739 Quiet ! 438 00:35:37,771 --> 00:35:40,269 - You know what they told the Emperor ? - What ? 439 00:35:40,531 --> 00:35:44,426 That he'd made a duchess out of someone who ironed shirts for a living 440 00:35:44,875 --> 00:35:47,996 So I said, "Not for that bunch ! They didn't even own one back then !" 441 00:35:47,997 --> 00:35:49,869 - You didn't ! - Isn't it true ? 442 00:35:50,189 --> 00:35:51,618 I don't like snobs 443 00:35:52,122 --> 00:35:55,069 They're as much queens as I'm a duchess 444 00:35:55,357 --> 00:35:58,158 But you are a duchess, because I'm a duke ! 445 00:35:58,684 --> 00:36:01,373 Why can't you get that through your head ? 446 00:36:02,448 --> 00:36:04,680 The Mar�chal's carriage is ready 447 00:36:04,800 --> 00:36:05,690 I'm coming 448 00:36:06,645 --> 00:36:11,307 Watch yourself - make an effort. Everything has to go smoothly tonight 449 00:36:11,581 --> 00:36:16,005 You can count on me. The Bonaparte sisters will be knocked out by it 450 00:36:16,125 --> 00:36:18,279 You don't have to go that far. I'll see you later 451 00:36:19,219 --> 00:36:21,029 I'll treat them properly 452 00:36:21,305 --> 00:36:23,636 But they'd better not hold a knife to my throat ! 453 00:36:23,885 --> 00:36:24,825 Catherine ! 454 00:36:46,198 --> 00:36:47,856 What a surprise, Excellency ! 455 00:36:48,358 --> 00:36:51,119 It's a long time since we've had the pleasure of seeing you at St-Cloud 456 00:36:51,239 --> 00:36:53,489 I've requested an audience with the Emperor 457 00:36:54,169 --> 00:36:57,670 - Nothing unpleasant, I hope ? - Quite the contrary 458 00:36:58,645 --> 00:37:02,022 Lefebvre, every time I see you I remember you're wife's prediction : 459 00:37:02,241 --> 00:37:04,326 "You'll be a minister when I'm a duchess" 460 00:37:04,446 --> 00:37:07,059 She's a duchess, and I'm no longer a minister 461 00:37:07,179 --> 00:37:09,789 - You will be again - Who knows ? 462 00:37:23,428 --> 00:37:26,582 Will Your Majesty and Your Highness be seated for a moment 463 00:37:27,619 --> 00:37:30,179 His Majesty's sisters are up early today 464 00:37:30,299 --> 00:37:32,444 No doubt some urgent debts to deal with 465 00:37:33,010 --> 00:37:36,661 It's difficult to balance the budget with a queen like Caroline 466 00:37:37,251 --> 00:37:39,884 No easier with a princess like Elisa 467 00:37:40,393 --> 00:37:43,892 They'll be describing their domestic problems to their brother 468 00:37:44,232 --> 00:37:45,252 You think so ? 469 00:37:46,085 --> 00:37:49,918 He's always marrying and unmarrying people against their will 470 00:37:50,459 --> 00:37:54,878 He couldn't succeed in his own family so far ; he's even divorced himself 471 00:37:55,545 --> 00:37:59,444 Setting an example by taking a new wife and getting rid of the first 472 00:38:00,040 --> 00:38:02,879 He married the second time against your advice 473 00:38:03,291 --> 00:38:06,346 The new Empress has never forgiven my objections 474 00:38:06,769 --> 00:38:08,966 It cost you your portfolio 475 00:38:09,959 --> 00:38:15,546 We'll talk about my portfolio; maybe sooner than you think 476 00:38:19,441 --> 00:38:22,827 My sisters here at this hour ? What does this mean ? 477 00:38:27,123 --> 00:38:29,834 Sire, we've come to ask a favor 478 00:38:30,411 --> 00:38:31,166 What ? 479 00:38:32,410 --> 00:38:35,596 Allow us to miss the Mar�chal Lefebvre's soir�e tonight 480 00:38:35,891 --> 00:38:38,934 - Why ? - It's not prestigious enough for us 481 00:38:39,054 --> 00:38:39,992 Indeed ? 482 00:38:40,489 --> 00:38:45,547 This laundress you made Duchess of Danzig is impossible to associate with 483 00:38:45,821 --> 00:38:48,625 Her comments on our laundry were a vulgarity 484 00:38:48,745 --> 00:38:51,409 It's an insult to Your Majesty to treat us in such a way 485 00:38:51,529 --> 00:38:53,197 How can the Emperor can expect-- 486 00:38:54,839 --> 00:38:56,097 You'll be quiet 487 00:39:00,888 --> 00:39:03,518 And it's not your place to remind me of the respect due to you 488 00:39:03,840 --> 00:39:05,984 I'm more aware of it than you yourselves 489 00:39:11,590 --> 00:39:14,122 Tell the Duke of Danzig I wish him to breakfast with me 490 00:39:20,275 --> 00:39:24,196 The Mar�chale Lefebvre is not the only one who treats you disrespectfully 491 00:39:25,091 --> 00:39:27,093 You do a fine job attracting such comments 492 00:39:28,551 --> 00:39:31,317 This is a translation of an article about you 493 00:39:31,684 --> 00:39:33,055 An article from the Times 494 00:39:33,390 --> 00:39:36,822 It concerns your public quarrels, wastefulness and escapades 495 00:39:40,070 --> 00:39:43,254 How can we escape the calumnies even Your Majesty must endure ? 496 00:39:43,374 --> 00:39:45,748 Every day, the simplest incidents are exaggerated 497 00:39:45,868 --> 00:39:50,813 They even misinterpret the presence of Monsieur de Neipperg at court 498 00:39:52,352 --> 00:39:55,069 What do you mean ? Who would dare ? 499 00:39:55,495 --> 00:39:57,054 I wouldn't know their names 500 00:39:57,174 --> 00:40:00,388 They say that the Emperor tolerates the presence of a man... 501 00:40:00,508 --> 00:40:04,427 ... whom the Archduchess Marie-Louise had honored with her intimate friendship 502 00:40:05,260 --> 00:40:10,526 And you're stupid enough to repeat this tittle-tattle to me ? 503 00:40:11,622 --> 00:40:13,252 These rumors are idiotic 504 00:40:16,910 --> 00:40:18,422 I have work to do 505 00:40:21,662 --> 00:40:23,503 I have something else to ask, Sire 506 00:40:23,623 --> 00:40:26,224 What ? If it's new debts-- 507 00:40:26,891 --> 00:40:28,105 It's not about debts 508 00:40:29,941 --> 00:40:32,793 Sire, I'm humiliated at official receptions 509 00:40:33,258 --> 00:40:37,276 My title of Princess places me below my sister 510 00:40:37,654 --> 00:40:38,768 I am a queen ! 511 00:40:38,888 --> 00:40:41,609 A queen ! You're Madame Murat ! 512 00:40:41,877 --> 00:40:43,708 And Queen of Naples, too ! 513 00:40:43,828 --> 00:40:45,036 I'm older than you ! 514 00:40:45,156 --> 00:40:48,006 In 10 years you won't be bragging about that ! 515 00:40:48,126 --> 00:40:48,924 Enough ! 516 00:40:53,267 --> 00:40:56,285 Your arguments about birth and precedence are farcical 517 00:40:57,241 --> 00:41:00,734 It's not as if our father were a king 518 00:41:06,056 --> 00:41:10,225 Be satisfied and grateful for what you have, thanks to me 519 00:41:12,860 --> 00:41:14,462 That's just what mother says 520 00:41:16,932 --> 00:41:18,541 Mother is a sensible woman 521 00:41:19,081 --> 00:41:20,827 Even though she disagrees sometimes 522 00:41:20,947 --> 00:41:26,114 And even as the empire thrives she keeps on saying "Provided it lasts !" 523 00:41:26,531 --> 00:41:28,337 Mother is wrong on that point 524 00:41:28,704 --> 00:41:33,273 She's right when she says "If Elisa were the moon, she'd want to be the sun !" 525 00:41:35,425 --> 00:41:36,589 Don't start again ! 526 00:41:54,627 --> 00:41:56,960 - Your Majesty's breakfast is ready - I'm coming 527 00:42:00,881 --> 00:42:01,909 Good day, ladies 528 00:42:07,647 --> 00:42:10,174 And be at the Mar�chal Lefebvre's reception tonight 529 00:42:10,628 --> 00:42:11,596 That's an order 530 00:42:11,716 --> 00:42:12,691 Yes, Sire 531 00:42:37,926 --> 00:42:39,460 Send in Lefebvre 532 00:42:46,874 --> 00:42:49,293 You will dine with me. Sit down 533 00:43:08,371 --> 00:43:10,866 Lefebvre, I have to speak to you about your wife 534 00:43:13,299 --> 00:43:16,066 Her undisciplined behavior and talk is creating scandal 535 00:43:16,610 --> 00:43:19,991 Not one day goes by without fresh reports of her insolence 536 00:43:25,027 --> 00:43:28,278 You're a good man, and you've been with me from the beginning 537 00:43:28,398 --> 00:43:31,810 You deserve my favor ; but you have obligations 538 00:43:32,749 --> 00:43:35,101 Towards the Empress, and my family 539 00:43:35,221 --> 00:43:37,469 Sire, my wife is a good woman, and loyal to Your Majesty 540 00:43:37,731 --> 00:43:41,845 That's not the question ; her behavior is impossible 541 00:43:43,422 --> 00:43:45,786 Sire, the Duke d'Otranto requests an audience 542 00:43:45,999 --> 00:43:49,697 - This is not the time nor the place - He has an urgent message 543 00:43:51,280 --> 00:43:54,740 Since Fouch�'s departure, Savary has replaced him as Minister of Police 544 00:43:55,547 --> 00:43:56,869 Who knows what he wants ? 545 00:43:57,237 --> 00:43:58,825 Have him wait in my office 546 00:44:05,737 --> 00:44:07,670 You married too young, my friend 547 00:44:08,591 --> 00:44:12,946 If you want to be a Marshal of France, one mustn't marry as a sergeant 548 00:44:13,066 --> 00:44:14,831 I couldn't know that at the time 549 00:44:15,180 --> 00:44:20,598 I don't blame you. But a Marshal can't ignore the damage to his reputation 550 00:44:20,718 --> 00:44:22,309 My reputation has nothing to do with my wife 551 00:44:23,311 --> 00:44:26,589 Your reputation reflects on me and my court 552 00:44:27,198 --> 00:44:29,207 - I understand, but-- - There's no "but" 553 00:44:30,576 --> 00:44:32,817 You need a wife worthy of you and your rank 554 00:44:33,417 --> 00:44:35,347 That's why you'll marry the Princess Pogrovia 555 00:44:36,192 --> 00:44:39,206 - That big fat lump ? - That big fat lump wears a crown 556 00:44:39,853 --> 00:44:41,583 But Sire, I love my wife 557 00:44:41,808 --> 00:44:45,524 We'll find a perfect situation for Madame Lefebvre 558 00:44:46,517 --> 00:44:49,870 She'll keep the estate, and have a magnificent settlement 559 00:44:50,920 --> 00:44:51,989 I can't eat 560 00:44:54,560 --> 00:44:55,782 Think about it 561 00:44:56,287 --> 00:44:59,204 Talk to your wife, and we'll settle it all in a fortnight 562 00:45:00,576 --> 00:45:01,772 A fortnight ? 563 00:45:18,653 --> 00:45:22,923 Forgive me Sire, I didn't mean to interrupt your breakfast 564 00:45:23,730 --> 00:45:24,487 Speak 565 00:45:26,538 --> 00:45:31,076 Here is a document which happened to fall into my hands 566 00:45:32,340 --> 00:45:35,675 As it concerns Your Majesty, I thought you should see it 567 00:45:46,941 --> 00:45:48,246 I don't like riddles 568 00:45:48,508 --> 00:45:51,101 It's not a riddle ; it's a tracing 569 00:45:52,191 --> 00:45:56,782 Of a letter from the Duke de Neipperg to his brother 570 00:45:58,141 --> 00:45:59,524 Why just a tracing ? 571 00:46:01,219 --> 00:46:04,805 Because the actual letter, after a brief stopover in my office... 572 00:46:04,925 --> 00:46:07,300 ... is on its way to its addressee 573 00:46:08,525 --> 00:46:09,303 May I ? 574 00:46:17,058 --> 00:46:21,723 "Dear brother, I am sending this letter by a trusted messenger 575 00:46:22,046 --> 00:46:26,619 My mail is constantly intercepted and read by the Emperor's spies 576 00:46:27,198 --> 00:46:30,612 Even the Empress's letters go through the Secret Service 577 00:46:30,979 --> 00:46:34,655 I lead a miserable life in this court of upstarts and parvenus... 578 00:46:34,943 --> 00:46:40,725 ... excepting the charming Empress, who I have the happiness to meet in private" 579 00:46:43,588 --> 00:46:45,153 Has anyone but you seen that letter ? 580 00:46:45,381 --> 00:46:48,024 Your Majesty knows he can rely on me 581 00:46:48,427 --> 00:46:49,801 Thank you, Duke 582 00:46:53,028 --> 00:46:54,824 I will remember this 583 00:46:55,469 --> 00:47:00,747 Whatever may be my place, near Your Majesty or away, my devotion is assured 584 00:48:05,901 --> 00:48:07,554 What a charming melody ! 585 00:48:07,674 --> 00:48:10,630 You'll have a great success tomorrow at the Empress's concert 586 00:48:11,064 --> 00:48:13,348 It reminds me of Mozart 587 00:48:13,818 --> 00:48:18,016 Dear Mozart ! You remember "The Marriage of Figaro" in the gardens at Schonbrunn ? 588 00:48:18,444 --> 00:48:22,050 You were so happy there, they called you the Chevalier Sans-Souci 589 00:48:22,170 --> 00:48:25,096 What a memory you have, Madame ! You were just a little girl ! 590 00:48:25,216 --> 00:48:29,451 Yes but I was so proud ; the ribbon in my hair made me feel very grownup 591 00:48:29,711 --> 00:48:31,248 Ah, these childhood memories ! 592 00:48:41,540 --> 00:48:45,143 Sir, pray go to see the Duke de Rovigo 593 00:48:46,045 --> 00:48:48,934 My Minister of Police has a message for you 594 00:48:49,054 --> 00:48:52,335 - An official message, Sire ? - Very official 595 00:48:53,220 --> 00:48:55,594 If your Majesty would excuse me 596 00:48:55,714 --> 00:48:59,490 I regret that official duties must interrupt the charms of friendship 597 00:48:59,610 --> 00:49:01,348 Until later Monsieur de Neipperg 598 00:49:09,129 --> 00:49:11,063 I would like to have a word with you, Madame 599 00:49:18,758 --> 00:49:22,470 I'm sorry to have interrupted your enjoyable conversation 600 00:49:22,701 --> 00:49:25,826 We were talking about Schonbrunn with your friend Neipperg 601 00:49:25,946 --> 00:49:28,047 Monsieur de Neipperg is not my friend 602 00:49:28,608 --> 00:49:31,654 He's an enemy of the state, and an ally to all my opponents 603 00:49:32,162 --> 00:49:34,203 I prefer to believe that you were unaware of that 604 00:49:34,323 --> 00:49:38,264 I know nothing of politics, Sire but you're wrong about the Count de Neipperg 605 00:49:38,607 --> 00:49:40,232 His acts speak against him, Madame 606 00:49:40,703 --> 00:49:42,426 And whether he is acting officially... 607 00:49:42,546 --> 00:49:46,613 ... whether by sword or pen, I see his hand in all the plots against me 608 00:49:46,733 --> 00:49:47,869 I can't believe that, Sire 609 00:49:48,131 --> 00:49:52,233 Since I was 10, he's demonstrated such a sincere devotion and respect 610 00:49:52,559 --> 00:49:56,577 I know, Madame. Monsieur de Neipperg is your childhood friend 611 00:49:57,592 --> 00:50:01,238 It is distressing that he would use that friendship for political ends 612 00:50:01,576 --> 00:50:04,619 So I am recommending he be dismissed as a diplomat to France... 613 00:50:05,003 --> 00:50:07,617 ... which I permitted out of deference to the Austrian emperor 614 00:50:08,316 --> 00:50:12,238 But I am sick of seeing him in every corner of the palace 615 00:50:12,358 --> 00:50:13,642 Even the Empress's salon 616 00:50:13,901 --> 00:50:16,425 Sire ! Don't you realize that your words could offend me ? 617 00:50:18,092 --> 00:50:20,111 Can't you see in my eyes that they hurt me ? 618 00:50:22,090 --> 00:50:23,601 Forgive me, my dear 619 00:50:24,710 --> 00:50:29,501 And don't read more into my severity than my tender attachment to you 620 00:50:30,057 --> 00:50:33,708 Love can sometimes be unjust but it is never indifferent 621 00:50:34,982 --> 00:50:37,175 Forgive me if, to protect my happiness... 622 00:50:37,499 --> 00:50:40,588 ... I must take irreversible steps against Monsieur de Neipperg 623 00:50:43,126 --> 00:50:47,079 "Expulsion"? My dear Count, that is a very harsh term 624 00:50:48,202 --> 00:50:51,119 No ; only advice to leave France 625 00:50:52,316 --> 00:50:54,196 Imperative advice 626 00:50:54,520 --> 00:50:57,295 Let's not mince words. When must I leave ? 627 00:50:57,728 --> 00:51:03,022 His Majesty commands - desires - you to leave within the hour 628 00:51:04,220 --> 00:51:05,627 I'll go tomorrow morning 629 00:51:06,132 --> 00:51:08,456 His Majesty specified "Within the hour" 630 00:51:09,048 --> 00:51:11,821 I can't say goodbye to my friends ? The Empress ? 631 00:51:13,236 --> 00:51:14,619 Alas, Count 632 00:51:17,027 --> 00:51:19,036 Very well. Thank you. 633 00:51:19,663 --> 00:51:20,764 Goodbye, Count 634 00:51:55,569 --> 00:51:57,643 A melon, Madame ? Try this one 635 00:51:58,572 --> 00:52:01,152 I can find a better one. Let me pick my own 636 00:52:01,272 --> 00:52:02,225 As usual 637 00:52:07,013 --> 00:52:08,981 This one would make your eyes water - it's green ! 638 00:52:09,101 --> 00:52:10,266 How about this one ? 639 00:52:11,753 --> 00:52:15,286 OK, this one's good. You hide the best ones in the back, eh ? 640 00:52:20,204 --> 00:52:21,380 Why, Neipperg ! 641 00:52:21,500 --> 00:52:23,508 Out for a stroll in your old neighborhood ? 642 00:52:23,628 --> 00:52:26,458 Yes, I like to come back sometimes. What are you doing here ? 643 00:52:26,578 --> 00:52:28,665 Taking care of some last-minute business 644 00:52:29,631 --> 00:52:31,834 Frankly, I'm forced to leave France 645 00:52:32,450 --> 00:52:33,282 Forced ? 646 00:52:34,310 --> 00:52:37,586 The Duke de Rovigo tells me it's the Emperor's express wish 647 00:52:37,993 --> 00:52:40,856 Tell me the whole story ; do you have a carriage ? 648 00:52:40,976 --> 00:52:43,349 - Over there - Leave it. I'll drop you at home 649 00:52:55,626 --> 00:52:57,526 The Emperor has decided - that's enough 650 00:52:58,445 --> 00:53:01,338 You're too sad for there not to be a woman involved 651 00:53:01,598 --> 00:53:02,225 Yes 652 00:53:03,240 --> 00:53:07,683 I'm not trying to pry. But I don't want you to do something stupid 653 00:53:09,659 --> 00:53:10,653 Like what ? 654 00:53:10,955 --> 00:53:13,817 - You're really going ? - In an hour 655 00:53:13,937 --> 00:53:16,037 The carriage is already ordered 656 00:53:16,266 --> 00:53:19,208 And you're going just like that, without seeing her ? 657 00:53:19,830 --> 00:53:22,362 I'm an old friend, you can't fool me 658 00:53:22,482 --> 00:53:24,810 - Well, no, I'm not leaving - I would have bet on it 659 00:53:24,930 --> 00:53:26,667 But this is just between us 660 00:53:27,737 --> 00:53:32,577 This isn't just a casual romance, but the sad story of my whole life 661 00:53:33,731 --> 00:53:35,859 This is the second time I've lost her 662 00:53:36,401 --> 00:53:41,067 I knew her when we were children, and we both hoped we'd be together 663 00:53:42,007 --> 00:53:44,544 Unitl the day our dream was cruelly shattered 664 00:53:44,664 --> 00:53:46,617 - By her marriage with another - Yes 665 00:53:47,891 --> 00:53:49,792 Whom she followed to France 666 00:53:50,537 --> 00:53:52,669 - Anne de Metternich - What an idea ! 667 00:53:52,968 --> 00:53:54,253 Madame Esterhazy ? 668 00:53:54,480 --> 00:53:55,622 Dora Doreska ! 669 00:53:55,742 --> 00:53:58,091 And you didn't want to know her name ! 670 00:53:58,897 --> 00:54:02,213 It's true. But I wouldn't be a woman if I weren't curious 671 00:54:03,207 --> 00:54:06,047 I was able to arrange a last meeting with her tonight 672 00:54:06,167 --> 00:54:10,635 A loyal friend who's served her for years will lead me to her rooms 673 00:54:11,116 --> 00:54:13,869 If the Emperor finds out, there'll be hell to pay 674 00:54:14,304 --> 00:54:17,669 How can I miss this meeting ? I adore her 675 00:54:18,021 --> 00:54:19,474 Spoken as a gentleman ! 676 00:54:19,928 --> 00:54:22,869 But a gentleman has the right to jeopardize himself, not her 677 00:54:23,481 --> 00:54:26,775 It's not right - take my advice and just leave 678 00:54:26,895 --> 00:54:28,766 Absence is the best cure for love 679 00:54:28,886 --> 00:54:31,118 As Napoleon said when he was just plain Bonaparte : 680 00:54:31,238 --> 00:54:33,673 "It's the only victory won through retreat" 681 00:54:34,754 --> 00:54:38,292 I see you're worried, my friend ; I must reassure you 682 00:54:39,417 --> 00:54:42,859 And promise to give up this foolishness as you call it 683 00:54:43,371 --> 00:54:46,049 If you promise it's as good as done. Agreed ? 684 00:54:46,859 --> 00:54:47,740 Agreed 685 00:55:03,400 --> 00:55:05,392 Who knows when we'll meet again, Catherine ? 686 00:55:05,938 --> 00:55:07,225 You'll come back 687 00:55:07,494 --> 00:55:09,970 But for now, we must say goodbye 688 00:55:10,535 --> 00:55:12,166 - May I ? - Of course 689 00:55:22,211 --> 00:55:25,980 You're home ? I thought you were at the palace 690 00:55:26,575 --> 00:55:28,864 - What's that ? - A melon 691 00:55:29,210 --> 00:55:31,144 Doing your own grocery shopping now ? 692 00:55:36,026 --> 00:55:37,397 Take this to the kitchen 693 00:55:39,363 --> 00:55:40,554 What's bugging you ? 694 00:55:40,674 --> 00:55:42,790 I've just had breakfast with the Emperor 695 00:55:43,049 --> 00:55:45,630 And that's why you're mad ? Weren't you hungry ? 696 00:55:46,797 --> 00:55:49,810 It's not that. He invited me to talk about you 697 00:55:51,867 --> 00:55:53,363 What an honor ! What did he say ? 698 00:55:53,483 --> 00:55:56,791 He said "Your wife can't behave herself. She's too much trouble 699 00:55:56,911 --> 00:55:58,785 Fortunately, there's a solution : divorce" 700 00:56:00,194 --> 00:56:01,859 He wants it all settled in a fortnight 701 00:56:02,392 --> 00:56:05,092 - He said it just like that ? - Yes, just like that 702 00:56:05,664 --> 00:56:08,818 - What did you say ? - He didn't give me time to say anything 703 00:56:09,509 --> 00:56:11,784 And he's found a replacement for you 704 00:56:12,357 --> 00:56:15,813 - Who ? - Princess Pogravia 705 00:56:16,785 --> 00:56:19,145 I see you've already lost your heart to her 706 00:56:21,225 --> 00:56:23,444 Here's what I have to say about that 707 00:56:23,736 --> 00:56:26,137 I don't care about your chateau or your money 708 00:56:26,257 --> 00:56:28,105 I have my Lefebvre and I'm keeping him 709 00:56:28,389 --> 00:56:30,506 When you've loved a man all the way from youth 710 00:56:30,626 --> 00:56:32,508 Slaved and suffered with him through the years 711 00:56:32,628 --> 00:56:35,387 Risked your life beside him, wept over his wounds 712 00:56:35,507 --> 00:56:39,533 You don't leave him just like that. We've been through thick and thin 713 00:56:39,653 --> 00:56:42,627 I'm going to hang onto you with both hands, for life 714 00:56:43,195 --> 00:56:45,546 Hear me, you rascal - for life ! 715 00:56:45,666 --> 00:56:47,253 Stop, you're choking me ! 716 00:56:47,373 --> 00:56:49,844 Say you love your Sans-G�ne, quick ! 717 00:56:50,832 --> 00:56:54,086 Say you love me as I am, with all my bad manners 718 00:56:55,134 --> 00:56:58,004 - Even in my corset and petticoat ! - Even without 719 00:56:58,309 --> 00:56:59,983 OK, then I forgive you 720 00:57:01,031 --> 00:57:02,931 I don't give a damn about princesses 721 00:57:30,010 --> 00:57:32,397 Make sure you stick it on good 722 00:57:32,517 --> 00:57:35,091 You watch, I'll lose my balance when I'm bowing 723 00:57:35,773 --> 00:57:38,874 Crazy idea, wearing the sun on your shoulders 724 00:57:39,263 --> 00:57:42,590 The Duke wishes to inform the Duchess that the guests are arriving 725 00:57:43,193 --> 00:57:46,331 Tell him I'm putting the finishing touches to my rig 726 00:57:56,515 --> 00:57:58,215 I don't see the Duchess 727 00:57:58,335 --> 00:58:00,167 She's still dressing 728 00:58:01,267 --> 00:58:03,603 I must inform you of a dirty plot 729 00:58:03,914 --> 00:58:06,149 - Against whom ? - Against your wife 730 00:58:08,299 --> 00:58:09,390 This way 731 00:58:25,337 --> 00:58:26,877 What's this all about ? 732 00:58:27,203 --> 00:58:32,258 The Emperor's sisters are determined to make her pay for yesterday's remarks 733 00:58:32,378 --> 00:58:33,695 About their clothes 734 00:58:33,993 --> 00:58:37,406 They're only here tonight to make fun of her... 735 00:58:37,526 --> 00:58:40,009 ... and get her to say something unfortunate 736 00:58:40,129 --> 00:58:44,118 She must above all beware of certain anecdotes... 737 00:58:44,238 --> 00:58:46,515 ... that they might try to make her relate 738 00:58:46,733 --> 00:58:51,669 Especially concerning a groper who stole a diamond and hid it in his clothing 739 00:58:52,348 --> 00:58:54,598 They'd dare to do that in my own house ? 740 00:58:54,971 --> 00:58:57,559 They'll dare anything to stay on the Emperor's good side 741 00:58:58,856 --> 00:59:01,372 Thank you. I'll warn the Mar�chale 742 00:59:10,594 --> 00:59:12,116 Ah, there you are ! 743 00:59:12,839 --> 00:59:14,481 - And my letters ? - I have them 744 00:59:14,601 --> 00:59:16,053 - All of them ? - All of them 745 00:59:16,173 --> 00:59:17,264 You're an angel ! 746 00:59:28,242 --> 00:59:30,154 - Neipperg ? - He's gone 747 00:59:30,274 --> 00:59:32,116 Watch for him to come back 748 00:59:36,333 --> 00:59:39,372 He had no choice but to leave at once 749 00:59:39,492 --> 00:59:41,993 - Monsieur de Neipperg ? - Yes, Countess 750 00:59:42,113 --> 00:59:43,710 Do you know why he left ? 751 00:59:45,363 --> 00:59:46,612 It's very serious 752 00:59:48,895 --> 00:59:50,574 He didn't want to say 753 00:59:50,694 --> 00:59:53,802 - Tell us - you know everything. - I wouldn't dare 754 00:59:53,922 --> 00:59:54,869 Tell us ! 755 00:59:55,131 --> 00:59:57,599 Do you promise to forget as soon as I tell you ? 756 00:59:57,719 --> 00:59:59,557 - Yes ! - Word of honor ? 757 01:00:00,157 --> 01:00:03,891 Then pretend I've told you and you've just forgotten 758 01:00:07,337 --> 01:00:08,716 Good evening, Duke 759 01:00:10,218 --> 01:00:13,394 Some advice : your carriage is often at the entrance... 760 01:00:13,514 --> 01:00:15,491 ... to the Queen of Naples' apartments 761 01:00:15,815 --> 01:00:21,280 Switch to her livery. People will think it's her carriage and won't talk as much 762 01:00:22,141 --> 01:00:24,096 Yes indeed ; excellent advice ! 763 01:00:30,642 --> 01:00:32,898 You're being watched day and night 764 01:00:33,018 --> 01:00:34,459 What do you mean ? 765 01:00:35,629 --> 01:00:37,735 All�e des Veuves, Number 12 766 01:00:38,297 --> 01:00:39,787 Oh yes... thank you 767 01:00:44,906 --> 01:00:46,902 Her Majesty the Queen of Naples 768 01:00:47,520 --> 01:00:50,659 Her Imperial Highness the Princess of Lucque and Piombino 769 01:01:04,191 --> 01:01:05,671 Where is the Duchess of Danzig ? 770 01:01:07,079 --> 01:01:11,053 Pray excuse the Duchess, she's a little unwell 771 01:01:11,658 --> 01:01:13,127 I'm sorry to hear that 772 01:01:13,616 --> 01:01:15,668 Just a momentary faintness. 773 01:01:15,788 --> 01:01:19,470 The Duchess humbly begs your Majesty's and Your Highness's pardon 774 01:01:24,563 --> 01:01:29,100 This second-rate duchess can't even fulfill her basic duty to receive us 775 01:01:29,337 --> 01:01:30,968 An additional impertinence ! 776 01:01:50,717 --> 01:01:52,783 Couldn't you have gotten here 2 minutes earlier ? 777 01:01:53,090 --> 01:01:55,146 Don't gripe at me - it's the dress ! 778 01:01:55,395 --> 01:01:56,859 Come along and apologize 779 01:02:11,464 --> 01:02:13,269 We were eagerly await you, Duchess 780 01:02:13,533 --> 01:02:18,604 I beg Your Majesty's pardon, but I had to climb into fancy getup first 781 01:02:20,064 --> 01:02:22,119 And I'm all in a lather, too ! 782 01:02:23,531 --> 01:02:26,308 But let's offer these ladies some refreshments 783 01:02:30,377 --> 01:02:32,257 Is your butler hard of hearing ? 784 01:02:32,505 --> 01:02:34,768 Yeah, Highness, deaf as a post 785 01:02:35,410 --> 01:02:37,949 - Now a round of drinks - At the bar 786 01:02:46,797 --> 01:02:50,116 Canouville ! You're back ! I thought you were in Spain ! 787 01:02:50,236 --> 01:02:53,187 After the palace, my first visit is to you, Madame 788 01:02:53,685 --> 01:02:54,869 You're a good egg ! 789 01:02:58,483 --> 01:02:59,229 Your health ! 790 01:02:59,608 --> 01:03:01,907 - She's going to drink ! - And she calls him "tu"! 791 01:03:03,007 --> 01:03:05,247 To the health of your good self, my dear Count 792 01:03:06,206 --> 01:03:07,384 She's unbelievable ! 793 01:03:07,632 --> 01:03:10,669 Unrefined perhaps, but generous 794 01:03:17,023 --> 01:03:18,493 Did I say something stupid ? 795 01:03:18,613 --> 01:03:21,948 Not at all. But watch me all evening 796 01:03:22,319 --> 01:03:24,540 And if I take a pinch, shut up 797 01:03:25,203 --> 01:03:28,561 How can we persuade her to tell the story of the diamond ? 798 01:03:28,858 --> 01:03:34,619 Nothing easier. Your Highness need only refer to the theft of her ring 799 01:03:35,198 --> 01:03:37,254 And the story will pop out 800 01:03:38,115 --> 01:03:39,595 Excuse me, Duchess 801 01:03:40,725 --> 01:03:41,906 Your Highness ? 802 01:03:42,766 --> 01:03:44,120 Remember what I said 803 01:03:44,808 --> 01:03:48,149 I'd so much like to see your famous diamond 804 01:03:52,096 --> 01:03:54,450 Why, how dazzling, ladies ! 805 01:03:54,936 --> 01:03:56,632 It was a present from Lefebvre 806 01:03:56,752 --> 01:03:58,970 Is it true that it was stolen once ? 807 01:03:59,090 --> 01:04:00,369 By a groper ! 808 01:04:00,757 --> 01:04:03,251 And you'll never guess where he hid it ! 809 01:04:03,691 --> 01:04:04,515 Well ? 810 01:04:07,771 --> 01:04:08,608 Well... 811 01:04:09,408 --> 01:04:12,349 It was in his mouth. Like a wad of tobacco 812 01:04:13,691 --> 01:04:15,321 That was a close shave ! 813 01:04:16,291 --> 01:04:18,191 I'd heard a spicier version 814 01:04:18,311 --> 01:04:20,539 People say the nastiest things, as Your Highness knows 815 01:04:22,958 --> 01:04:28,121 Would Your Majesty care to taste these tiny little appetizers ? 816 01:04:28,931 --> 01:04:32,248 No thank you. I don't care to have anything in my mouth 817 01:04:33,306 --> 01:04:35,196 - Your Highness ? - Nor do I 818 01:04:38,307 --> 01:04:42,423 Don't you think the Mar�chale has an original way of expressing herself ? 819 01:04:43,928 --> 01:04:48,021 The gentlemen at the Academy call it "naive speech" 820 01:04:48,541 --> 01:04:50,842 Borrowed from garbage sweepers... 821 01:04:50,962 --> 01:04:55,767 ... and only used now by oyster-sellers at the Palais-Royal 822 01:04:55,887 --> 01:04:59,060 Oh, that's a shot across the bow ! When I'm poked I scratch back ! 823 01:04:59,180 --> 01:05:00,069 Stay calm 824 01:05:00,875 --> 01:05:05,401 Duchess, wasn't that the neighborhood where, they say... 825 01:05:06,297 --> 01:05:11,097 ... you saved Monsieur de Neipperg by hiding him in your bed that night ? 826 01:05:12,004 --> 01:05:13,279 I'll handle this 827 01:05:14,931 --> 01:05:18,333 Your Majesty knows that he was wounded and it was broad daylight 828 01:05:18,765 --> 01:05:21,869 Better places than mine would have turned him down 829 01:05:22,223 --> 01:05:25,731 Monsieur de Neipperg was wise to take refuge in-- 830 01:05:25,851 --> 01:05:27,349 In my shop, yes 831 01:05:27,611 --> 01:05:30,448 Because back then, you were-- 832 01:05:30,568 --> 01:05:32,426 A laundress, yes Princess 833 01:05:33,257 --> 01:05:34,586 And I don't hide it 834 01:05:34,899 --> 01:05:38,237 I talk like the common people because I'm one of them, like lots of others 835 01:05:38,485 --> 01:05:41,553 Like Mass�na, the oil-seller, Bessi�res, the wigmaker... 836 01:05:41,673 --> 01:05:43,639 ... Ney, barrel-maker, Lannes, dyer 837 01:05:43,759 --> 01:05:46,895 And good old Murat your husband, who was a valet in his father's inn 838 01:05:47,117 --> 01:05:52,317 They call him Majesty now but back then they'd yell "Hey boy, bring me seconds !" 839 01:05:54,251 --> 01:05:55,320 How dare you... 840 01:05:56,451 --> 01:05:57,706 Put away your tobacco ! 841 01:05:58,633 --> 01:06:00,199 There's no shame in that 842 01:06:00,512 --> 01:06:05,318 It's to their credit that they've risen so high through service to their country 843 01:06:06,064 --> 01:06:10,269 In the palace there are cowards who deny their roots and blush over their past 844 01:06:10,587 --> 01:06:13,879 Some duchesses can't forget their past and still talk like fishwives 845 01:06:13,999 --> 01:06:16,535 And are Mar�chale of France with the manners of a vivandiere 846 01:06:16,655 --> 01:06:18,109 I was that too, if you please 847 01:06:18,371 --> 01:06:22,039 Your education in the shops was polished by drinking in the camps among soldiers 848 01:06:22,159 --> 01:06:24,429 And sleeping on straw among them 849 01:06:24,786 --> 01:06:26,228 Like they still do 850 01:06:26,348 --> 01:06:28,703 But Your Highnesses have no right to look down on that 851 01:06:29,571 --> 01:06:32,272 I'll say it out loud : I slept in the field among the soldiers 852 01:06:32,600 --> 01:06:35,127 I came by my language honestly 853 01:06:35,419 --> 01:06:37,730 I slogged through rain, snow and bullets 854 01:06:37,850 --> 01:06:40,474 Tended the wounded, comforted the dying. Closed the eyes of the dead 855 01:06:40,754 --> 01:06:43,436 It was good enough for our soldiers, who won a kingdom 856 01:06:43,556 --> 01:06:48,469 I've as much right to a crown as you, who got it through their blood ! 857 01:06:48,731 --> 01:06:50,520 One more word, and you'll regret it ! 858 01:06:50,640 --> 01:06:51,729 I haven't so far ! 859 01:06:51,849 --> 01:06:54,452 We'll see. The Emperor will hear of this at once 860 01:06:56,806 --> 01:06:58,469 It's like a stall at Les Halles ! 861 01:07:08,485 --> 01:07:09,419 Nice job 862 01:07:10,581 --> 01:07:12,633 I can't help it. I was ready to burst 863 01:07:12,910 --> 01:07:16,010 It doesn't matter. Let me give you a kiss 864 01:07:17,468 --> 01:07:19,107 This will cost you dearly 865 01:07:19,542 --> 01:07:21,384 I told you they'd be knocked out by it 866 01:07:30,504 --> 01:07:31,692 Bravo, Madame ! 867 01:07:47,198 --> 01:07:50,676 - So what's happening ? - Neipperg is back in Paris 868 01:07:52,199 --> 01:07:56,558 Go to the palace. As soon as he shows himself, alert the officer of the watch 869 01:07:57,298 --> 01:08:00,150 - Then report to me - It will be done, Excellency 870 01:08:18,294 --> 01:08:19,757 The Emperor wished to see me ? 871 01:08:19,877 --> 01:08:23,828 Yes, your Grace. Despite the hour, His Majesty wished to see you at once 872 01:08:24,209 --> 01:08:26,995 I expected it. My guests wasted no time 873 01:08:39,594 --> 01:08:40,901 I will announce you 874 01:08:43,742 --> 01:08:46,691 Sire, the Duchess of Danzig is here 875 01:08:47,231 --> 01:08:48,138 Send her in 876 01:08:56,997 --> 01:08:58,087 Be seated, Madame 877 01:09:10,646 --> 01:09:14,815 Well it seems you've even gone further this time 878 01:09:16,229 --> 01:09:18,702 You had to commit another one of your escapades tonight 879 01:09:19,394 --> 01:09:23,822 When I made your husband a duke and Marshall of the Empire... 880 01:09:24,362 --> 01:09:28,148 ... I didn't know his wife would make him the butt of ridicule 881 01:09:28,815 --> 01:09:31,488 It's gone on too long, and it must end 882 01:09:32,293 --> 01:09:35,408 Taking away the titles would punish Lefebvre 883 01:09:36,408 --> 01:09:38,167 It's you who have to be dealt with 884 01:09:38,731 --> 01:09:40,676 You're no fool, it seems 885 01:09:41,210 --> 01:09:43,165 Well, here's your chance to prove it 886 01:09:43,878 --> 01:09:45,617 I've made my decision 887 01:09:46,351 --> 01:09:47,935 Lefebvre no doubt told you 888 01:09:48,213 --> 01:09:50,383 He said you wanted him to divorce me 889 01:09:51,183 --> 01:09:53,429 So that's clear. What did you say ? 890 01:09:53,970 --> 01:09:55,945 Me ? I laughed my head off ! 891 01:09:56,065 --> 01:09:57,772 Indeed ! And him ? 892 01:09:58,654 --> 01:10:02,549 He didn't laugh ; he just said he didn't want to leave me 893 01:10:02,811 --> 01:10:05,309 And what about my wishes ? Did that come up ? 894 01:10:05,728 --> 01:10:07,648 Oh, Sire, your word is law ! 895 01:10:08,075 --> 01:10:12,114 You can send half a million men over the Vistula just to prove you can 896 01:10:13,076 --> 01:10:15,776 But there's one thing with all your genius you can't do 897 01:10:15,896 --> 01:10:18,586 That's to make me not love Lefebvre and Lefebvre not love me 898 01:10:18,844 --> 01:10:22,389 And if Your Majesty wages that battle, he's sure to lose 899 01:10:23,280 --> 01:10:25,203 You are very bold, Madame 900 01:10:26,121 --> 01:10:27,396 Lefebvre will obey ! 901 01:10:27,849 --> 01:10:29,381 Marry your princess ? 902 01:10:30,204 --> 01:10:33,328 A miller's son, a soldier of fortune and a parvenu ? 903 01:10:33,563 --> 01:10:34,669 For glory, Madame 904 01:10:35,075 --> 01:10:38,695 A parvenu all the same ; the sort of glory we had in the ancien regime 905 01:10:39,320 --> 01:10:40,956 Your Majesty knows it 906 01:10:41,673 --> 01:10:45,278 The moment you came out on top they were all bowing and scraping 907 01:10:45,398 --> 01:10:46,749 Because you were the strongest 908 01:10:47,085 --> 01:10:48,972 But they're not the people who love you 909 01:10:49,320 --> 01:10:52,663 It's the common people who love you, like I love Lefebvre 910 01:10:53,253 --> 01:10:56,277 And when you find that kind of love, from a people or a woman... 911 01:10:56,397 --> 01:10:58,956 ... you hang onto it cause it won't come around again 912 01:11:01,677 --> 01:11:03,956 But... what you say is not without sense 913 01:11:05,092 --> 01:11:10,926 It's just annoying that your hasty language has once again caused a scandal 914 01:11:11,503 --> 01:11:13,203 - That's the word - You admit it ? 915 01:11:13,323 --> 01:11:15,667 Yes, when Your Majesty's sisters insult the Army 916 01:11:15,935 --> 01:11:16,961 The Army ? 917 01:11:17,081 --> 01:11:19,958 Yes, as its representative - because I also served under the flag 918 01:11:20,078 --> 01:11:22,246 - You ? - I marched with them 919 01:11:22,366 --> 01:11:24,918 - Vivandiere ? -That's what their Highnesses mocked 920 01:11:25,330 --> 01:11:27,709 - Well, that was stupid ! - I'm not the one who said so 921 01:11:29,240 --> 01:11:32,496 Vivandiere - where ? When ? How ? 922 01:11:32,999 --> 01:11:34,794 With Lefebvre, 5th Light Infantry 923 01:11:34,914 --> 01:11:37,709 Army of the Vosges, Army of the Moselle, Army of the Rhine 924 01:11:38,181 --> 01:11:40,180 36 months on campaign, 12 battles 925 01:11:40,568 --> 01:11:42,307 Man�ve, Frimot, Fleurus 926 01:11:42,427 --> 01:11:43,826 You were at Fleurus ? 927 01:11:44,133 --> 01:11:45,786 Where I spent 6 months 928 01:11:45,906 --> 01:11:49,472 I was even given a citation before the entire regiment ! 929 01:11:49,592 --> 01:11:51,470 A citation on the field, too ! 930 01:11:52,637 --> 01:11:53,792 Very good ! 931 01:11:54,937 --> 01:11:56,794 Not to mention a bayonet thrust in the arm 932 01:11:56,914 --> 01:11:59,159 Wounded too ! Even better 933 01:12:00,487 --> 01:12:03,092 How come Lefebvre never mentioned this ? 934 01:12:03,382 --> 01:12:05,348 He assumed Your Majesty knew 935 01:12:05,468 --> 01:12:06,503 Not at all 936 01:12:12,375 --> 01:12:14,054 We'll make peace then 937 01:12:16,533 --> 01:12:19,098 You'll keep the lover you won so valiantly 938 01:12:20,016 --> 01:12:23,353 And you'll remain Mar�chale Lefebvre and Duchess of Danzig 939 01:12:26,054 --> 01:12:28,106 Only... you'll stay away from Court... 940 01:12:28,796 --> 01:12:32,609 ... as you must feel awkward and out of place there 941 01:12:33,473 --> 01:12:35,417 That's no big loss to me ! 942 01:12:35,666 --> 01:12:40,325 It's no fun at Court ; so starchy, everything stiff as a board 943 01:12:40,445 --> 01:12:43,810 They all stand around in their collars like they'd swallowed a poker 944 01:12:43,930 --> 01:12:46,379 Naturally, it's not as much fun as a country ball 945 01:12:47,026 --> 01:12:49,714 I haven't had such a rough time since I worked as a laundress ! 946 01:12:49,834 --> 01:12:50,699 I know ! 947 01:12:54,837 --> 01:12:56,684 You've had all sorts of jobs 948 01:12:57,755 --> 01:12:59,915 - Only two - One too many ! 949 01:13:00,758 --> 01:13:03,510 Vivandiere, yes. The flag ennobles everything 950 01:13:04,527 --> 01:13:06,536 But laundress ! Where ? When ? 951 01:13:07,109 --> 01:13:09,996 Paris, around 1791-92 952 01:13:10,569 --> 01:13:12,885 I chucked it because I had so many deadbeat customers 953 01:13:13,226 --> 01:13:16,162 What if I told you that there's an officer in this very palace... 954 01:13:16,282 --> 01:13:20,189 ... who's done very well for himself, and still owes me about 60 francs 955 01:13:20,451 --> 01:13:22,000 And I've never dared to ask for it ! 956 01:13:22,370 --> 01:13:23,679 I think you should 957 01:13:25,200 --> 01:13:27,482 He even said I could give you his bill 958 01:13:27,602 --> 01:13:30,374 You think the Emperor is going to settle a laundry bill ? 959 01:13:31,024 --> 01:13:32,750 When Your Majesty knows his name... 960 01:13:33,293 --> 01:13:34,330 You're mad ! 961 01:13:37,008 --> 01:13:39,127 It's after midnight, time to finish up 962 01:13:39,378 --> 01:13:41,588 Let's hope everyone isn't like your customer... 963 01:13:41,708 --> 01:13:43,941 ... who forgot his debt and your old friendship 964 01:13:44,152 --> 01:13:47,049 I'll just refresh my memory ; in this letter he asks me for credit 965 01:13:47,641 --> 01:13:50,537 "Citizeness, I still can't pay you 966 01:13:50,980 --> 01:13:53,787 Please don't be angry that I've taken my laundry 967 01:13:53,907 --> 01:13:57,552 I'll you in full as soon as I have my pay." 968 01:13:58,563 --> 01:13:59,481 Bonaparte ! 969 01:14:00,167 --> 01:14:01,885 My deadbeat customer ! 970 01:14:05,233 --> 01:14:07,738 - Rue St-Anne ! - At the corner of the Rue des Orties 971 01:14:07,858 --> 01:14:09,296 Yes, I remember ! 972 01:14:10,155 --> 01:14:11,633 I'm trying to remember your name 973 01:14:11,851 --> 01:14:14,658 - Catherine Hubscher - No, the other one - a nickname 974 01:14:17,089 --> 01:14:18,386 "Madame Sans-G�ne" 975 01:14:19,239 --> 01:14:22,262 - That fine, jolly girl ? - That's me ! 976 01:14:22,382 --> 01:14:23,269 My neighbor ! 977 01:14:25,894 --> 01:14:29,412 This little paper - what memories it brings back 978 01:14:31,176 --> 01:14:33,212 I see my 4th floor apartment again 979 01:14:33,577 --> 01:14:35,152 - Fifth ! - No, 4th 980 01:14:35,272 --> 01:14:37,235 No, the 5th, under the roof ! 981 01:14:38,361 --> 01:14:40,802 Why, you're right ! What a memory ! 982 01:14:44,393 --> 01:14:46,478 The past lives on in the present 983 01:14:51,165 --> 01:14:52,605 Now about this bill 984 01:14:54,694 --> 01:14:57,449 Forty francs ; can't we arrange something ? 985 01:14:59,220 --> 01:15:02,855 That's not reasonable ; my laundry wasn't that bad ! 986 01:15:03,087 --> 01:15:04,523 It was worse ! 987 01:15:06,782 --> 01:15:10,444 Well, we won't haggle. How much did Bonaparte owe you ? 988 01:15:11,103 --> 01:15:12,237 Three Napoleons 989 01:15:14,302 --> 01:15:18,050 Out of luck again ; I don't have it on me 990 01:15:18,925 --> 01:15:21,795 I guess I can extend you credit another 24 hours 991 01:15:34,770 --> 01:15:35,545 Stop ! 992 01:15:38,659 --> 01:15:39,915 Your name, Monsieur ? 993 01:15:40,894 --> 01:15:43,640 You're a schemer, Madame Sans-G�ne 994 01:15:44,885 --> 01:15:47,985 And you have a very pretty ear 995 01:15:49,260 --> 01:15:50,815 And a lovely face 996 01:15:51,301 --> 01:15:53,691 Your Majesty took a long time to notice 997 01:15:54,875 --> 01:15:57,139 I can tell you, now that it's all in the past... 998 01:15:57,495 --> 01:16:00,865 ... but if I hadn't met Lefebvre, I could have gone for you 999 01:16:01,546 --> 01:16:04,106 The others thought you were ugly, but not me 1000 01:16:04,484 --> 01:16:08,743 One morning, around 11:00, I came over to bring you your laundry 1001 01:16:08,863 --> 01:16:11,252 I was decked out in my nicest things... 1002 01:16:11,372 --> 01:16:15,119 ... and you ignored me as if I weren't even there ! 1003 01:16:15,443 --> 01:16:17,311 So you were a little fond of me ? 1004 01:16:17,762 --> 01:16:19,558 You conquerors are all the same 1005 01:16:20,473 --> 01:16:23,465 Where was that wound on the arm ? 1006 01:16:25,755 --> 01:16:26,828 - There - May I ? 1007 01:16:26,948 --> 01:16:28,557 Respect for battle scars - always 1008 01:16:30,658 --> 01:16:32,957 Don't go looking, there aren't any others 1009 01:16:33,077 --> 01:16:35,466 Since I'm paying off the lieutenants debts-- 1010 01:16:36,858 --> 01:16:39,001 The Emperor has settled the score 1011 01:16:40,309 --> 01:16:44,716 You're right, Duchess. Lefebvre must be getting impatient 1012 01:16:48,479 --> 01:16:51,352 - What is it ? - Sire... may I speak ? 1013 01:16:51,472 --> 01:16:52,271 Go ahead ! 1014 01:16:52,391 --> 01:16:55,407 Monsieur Lauriston has caught the Count de Neipperg in the Empress's music room 1015 01:16:55,527 --> 01:16:58,006 Neipperg ? He dared to come back ? 1016 01:16:59,977 --> 01:17:03,792 Forgive me, Madame ; ask Monsieur de Bricquot to see you home 1017 01:17:04,168 --> 01:17:05,111 Follow me ! 1018 01:17:16,701 --> 01:17:18,893 You ! Here ! At this hour ! 1019 01:17:19,992 --> 01:17:22,476 Explain your presence in this salon ! 1020 01:17:22,692 --> 01:17:24,857 I didn't wish to go without saying goodbye to the Empress 1021 01:17:25,230 --> 01:17:26,851 Really ! At midnight ? 1022 01:17:26,971 --> 01:17:30,706 Your Majesty left me no choice of when I could receive my sovereign's orders 1023 01:17:30,826 --> 01:17:32,736 What orders could you receive from the Empress ? 1024 01:17:32,856 --> 01:17:34,664 No one else has the right to give them 1025 01:17:34,784 --> 01:17:36,344 I am not a subject of Your Majesty 1026 01:17:36,464 --> 01:17:39,073 I am an officer in the service of the Emperor of Austria 1027 01:17:39,193 --> 01:17:42,734 By that allegiance I owe my devotion to the Archduchess Marie-Louise 1028 01:17:42,854 --> 01:17:47,761 And assume the right to sneak into her apartments at such an hour 1029 01:17:48,771 --> 01:17:51,024 You were surprised at her door 1030 01:17:51,629 --> 01:17:53,719 We'll treat you like a thief caught in the act 1031 01:17:53,839 --> 01:17:55,383 - You have no right ! - We'll see 1032 01:17:55,825 --> 01:17:58,469 Lauriston, take this gentleman into custody 1033 01:17:58,736 --> 01:18:00,179 At least treat me like a soldier ! 1034 01:18:00,299 --> 01:18:03,610 If you're determined to murder me, have me shot like the Duke d'Enghien 1035 01:18:03,730 --> 01:18:07,673 It's too honorable for a wretch who dishonors his rank by insulting me... 1036 01:18:07,793 --> 01:18:10,354 ... and who deserves to be stripped of his decorations 1037 01:18:13,371 --> 01:18:15,603 Typical Corsican ! Where's your knife ? 1038 01:18:15,723 --> 01:18:19,850 I should strangle you with this, but out of respect for your master I won't 1039 01:18:24,211 --> 01:18:26,789 I order he be shot as soon as it is light 1040 01:18:27,117 --> 01:18:29,189 No, Sire, don't do it ! 1041 01:18:29,451 --> 01:18:30,986 This is not your place, Madame 1042 01:18:31,106 --> 01:18:34,436 It's your honor I'm defending. Out of pity for those who love you 1043 01:18:34,556 --> 01:18:35,340 Enough ! 1044 01:18:35,460 --> 01:18:36,433 Take him away ! 1045 01:18:53,118 --> 01:18:55,508 He's been locked up in the guards quarters at the palace 1046 01:18:55,628 --> 01:18:57,352 Poor Neipperg - always unlucky 1047 01:18:57,806 --> 01:19:00,322 - Does Savary know ? - The Emperor has summoned him 1048 01:19:01,454 --> 01:19:02,794 He's unlucky too 1049 01:19:05,624 --> 01:19:07,136 Who could that be at this hour ? 1050 01:19:14,793 --> 01:19:17,549 Go back to the palace and keep me informed 1051 01:19:25,243 --> 01:19:26,259 Who's there ? 1052 01:19:26,858 --> 01:19:28,570 Me, the Mar�chale Lefebvre ! 1053 01:19:30,185 --> 01:19:31,357 Open up, quick ! 1054 01:19:37,800 --> 01:19:39,309 You here at this hour ? 1055 01:19:39,666 --> 01:19:42,523 Forgive me for waking you in the middle of the night 1056 01:19:43,241 --> 01:19:44,172 I was up 1057 01:19:45,768 --> 01:19:48,436 - Something bad has happened to Neipperg - I know 1058 01:19:48,556 --> 01:19:49,451 You know ? 1059 01:19:49,571 --> 01:19:51,590 I know that his situation is desperate 1060 01:19:52,011 --> 01:19:53,639 I've come to you to save him 1061 01:19:53,759 --> 01:19:57,109 Me ? What business is it of mine ? 1062 01:19:58,136 --> 01:20:01,676 He's not my friend ; I don't much care what happens to him 1063 01:20:02,573 --> 01:20:06,407 The Empress hates me ; I'm indifferent to her honor 1064 01:20:07,433 --> 01:20:10,749 The Emperor punished me for predicting his marriage would end badly 1065 01:20:11,541 --> 01:20:13,669 It's ending badly - I have my revenge 1066 01:20:13,962 --> 01:20:16,958 An intelligent man like you, talking of revenge ? 1067 01:20:17,078 --> 01:20:20,610 - Why not ? - Revenge is a dish for fools 1068 01:20:21,435 --> 01:20:22,976 The clever won't touch it 1069 01:20:24,521 --> 01:20:26,994 I'm not pigheaded. 1070 01:20:27,675 --> 01:20:32,573 Demonstrate what's in it for me to help him, and you have a deal 1071 01:20:33,315 --> 01:20:37,349 You'll win if you save Neipperg and prove the Empress is pure as the driven snow 1072 01:20:37,862 --> 01:20:39,333 Simple, right ? 1073 01:20:40,565 --> 01:20:44,366 The Empress will be grateful for saying it, and the Emperor for believing it 1074 01:20:44,486 --> 01:20:46,984 At one stroke you'll have the gratitude of one... 1075 01:20:47,104 --> 01:20:49,669 ... the trust of the other, and Savary's job 1076 01:20:49,931 --> 01:20:51,682 And it won't cost you a red cent 1077 01:20:52,180 --> 01:20:53,746 That's what's in it for you 1078 01:20:53,962 --> 01:20:56,158 A very fine piece of reasoning 1079 01:20:56,695 --> 01:20:58,561 So, we'll save Neipperg together ? 1080 01:20:59,341 --> 01:21:01,762 Agreed ? Then take me back to the palace 1081 01:21:04,590 --> 01:21:06,687 Agreed. Just give me a moment 1082 01:21:13,629 --> 01:21:17,047 First of all, we must at all costs prevent the execution 1083 01:21:17,167 --> 01:21:18,230 Yes, but how ? 1084 01:21:19,251 --> 01:21:23,349 Instead of executing Neipperg at night, like a lover caught in the act... 1085 01:21:23,864 --> 01:21:27,109 ... we'll have him shot in broad daylight as a conspirator 1086 01:21:27,390 --> 01:21:30,715 - Shot ? - I'll explain it on the way 1087 01:21:40,822 --> 01:21:44,393 If Neipperg is part of a conspiracy, he must have accomplices 1088 01:21:44,645 --> 01:21:48,565 So we must postpone the execution and lock up Neipperg at Vincennes 1089 01:21:48,825 --> 01:21:51,962 The Empress defends herself, Metternich intervenes... 1090 01:21:52,378 --> 01:21:55,467 ... the Emperor calms down, pardons him, and it's all over 1091 01:21:55,587 --> 01:21:57,427 But there is no conspiracy ! 1092 01:21:57,547 --> 01:21:59,036 There's always a conspiracy 1093 01:21:59,156 --> 01:22:02,498 A respectable policeman always has one or two in his desk 1094 01:22:02,618 --> 01:22:04,430 I have a few all ready to go 1095 01:22:05,285 --> 01:22:07,186 So you'll grab some innocent guys-- 1096 01:22:07,306 --> 01:22:09,269 A few subalterns, just for the look of it 1097 01:22:09,553 --> 01:22:12,490 I'll let them go in 24 hours for lack of proof 1098 01:22:13,429 --> 01:22:16,238 Unless I find some - wouldn't that be a twist ! 1099 01:22:16,608 --> 01:22:18,388 But in any case, Neipperg is saved 1100 01:22:18,508 --> 01:22:21,006 - Mighty clever. - You disapprove ? 1101 01:22:21,126 --> 01:22:24,131 No. And you're saving the Emperor from committing a crime 1102 01:22:24,590 --> 01:22:27,173 Let's say rather a blunder 1103 01:22:31,338 --> 01:22:33,606 Sire, I'm no politician, I speak as a soldier 1104 01:22:33,923 --> 01:22:36,949 What will the Austrian emperor think when he hears... 1105 01:22:37,260 --> 01:22:39,290 ... you've summarily executed his diplomat ? 1106 01:22:39,616 --> 01:22:41,369 The Tsar is looking for allies against you 1107 01:22:41,489 --> 01:22:43,618 He'll exploit this to get the Emperor on his side 1108 01:22:43,738 --> 01:22:44,825 That's my concern 1109 01:22:46,143 --> 01:22:47,644 Yours is to obey 1110 01:22:48,336 --> 01:22:49,340 Who is it ? 1111 01:22:52,798 --> 01:22:55,650 Sire, the Duke d'Otranto insists on an audience 1112 01:22:56,708 --> 01:22:58,037 I have no time 1113 01:22:58,296 --> 01:23:00,208 Apparently it concerns a plot 1114 01:23:00,488 --> 01:23:05,041 Fouch� always has a conspiracy on hand to make himself useful 1115 01:23:05,549 --> 01:23:06,856 Tell him to go away 1116 01:23:08,973 --> 01:23:11,446 - I need Savary. Is he here yet ? 1117 01:23:11,943 --> 01:23:12,989 Not yet, Sire 1118 01:23:19,900 --> 01:23:21,865 Why have I been summoned - do you know ? 1119 01:23:22,168 --> 01:23:25,389 How should I know, if the Minister of Police doesn't ? 1120 01:23:26,403 --> 01:23:28,774 I've heard some vague talk about Neipperg 1121 01:23:30,993 --> 01:23:33,640 Oh, that's ancient history ! He's gone ! 1122 01:23:33,913 --> 01:23:37,488 Really ? Tell that to the Emperor, he'll be happy to hear it 1123 01:23:37,974 --> 01:23:40,189 - He doesn't believe it ? - Perhaps 1124 01:23:40,815 --> 01:23:42,975 If that's all, I'll set his mind at ease 1125 01:23:44,650 --> 01:23:46,378 I wish I could be there 1126 01:23:49,878 --> 01:23:51,580 The Emperor is very upset 1127 01:23:52,124 --> 01:23:53,552 I'll calm him down 1128 01:24:03,891 --> 01:24:08,322 His Majesty thanks you but unfortunately has no time to see you 1129 01:24:10,542 --> 01:24:12,530 I have to tell you everything ! 1130 01:24:13,178 --> 01:24:15,489 Sire, how could I suspect-- 1131 01:24:15,609 --> 01:24:19,082 Suspect ! It's your job to suspect ! 1132 01:24:19,644 --> 01:24:21,772 Or your supposed job 1133 01:24:22,268 --> 01:24:25,303 Suspect things, suspect people, suspect the future ! 1134 01:24:26,519 --> 01:24:29,240 But you don't even suspect the past 1135 01:24:29,802 --> 01:24:31,995 - Sire, next time I'll-- - Enough 1136 01:24:33,961 --> 01:24:35,505 Leave us, Lefebvre 1137 01:24:36,785 --> 01:24:39,223 The squad is at the Chappelle Gate ? 1138 01:24:46,463 --> 01:24:48,174 You have no imagination, sir 1139 01:24:49,613 --> 01:24:51,460 But perhaps you have a memory 1140 01:24:52,475 --> 01:24:54,700 Memorize the orders Lefebvre will give you 1141 01:24:54,820 --> 01:24:57,257 But what has the Emperor decided ? 1142 01:24:57,465 --> 01:25:00,346 That there will be neither military tribunal or verdict 1143 01:25:00,590 --> 01:25:02,888 Savary's coach will take him to the execution squad 1144 01:25:03,107 --> 01:25:05,388 I'm to form it. In an hour it'll be over 1145 01:25:05,645 --> 01:25:07,621 Great - it all falls on me 1146 01:25:07,913 --> 01:25:09,616 Couldn't you talk to the Emperor ? 1147 01:25:10,253 --> 01:25:13,137 He wouldn't listen ! He cut me off at once 1148 01:25:13,753 --> 01:25:17,663 And the Empress ? She's sleeping while a man is to be shot because of her 1149 01:25:18,030 --> 01:25:19,762 Hang on, I'll go tell her 1150 01:25:19,882 --> 01:25:22,575 - You're crazy ! - Crazy or not, I'm going to tell her 1151 01:25:22,965 --> 01:25:24,585 There's no other way to save him 1152 01:25:24,705 --> 01:25:26,088 What'll you say ? 1153 01:25:26,208 --> 01:25:28,659 Move your ass a bit, if you want to save your old friend ! 1154 01:25:28,779 --> 01:25:30,213 What if the Emperor finds out ? 1155 01:25:30,333 --> 01:25:32,644 I don't think he'll shoot me. But anyway, I'm off 1156 01:25:36,064 --> 01:25:37,090 Let her go 1157 01:25:39,121 --> 01:25:41,518 There still might be a way 1158 01:25:42,598 --> 01:25:43,365 How ? 1159 01:25:44,135 --> 01:25:45,014 Escape 1160 01:25:45,421 --> 01:25:46,641 Don't say any more 1161 01:25:47,602 --> 01:25:50,064 If outside my custody the prisoner escapes... 1162 01:25:50,184 --> 01:25:51,937 ... it's your business, his and Savary's 1163 01:25:52,258 --> 01:25:56,483 But once he's turned over to my men, I'll do my duty as a soldier to the end 1164 01:25:57,098 --> 01:25:59,850 If you can prevent this I'll be as happy as you 1165 01:26:00,295 --> 01:26:02,125 But until then, don't tell me anything 1166 01:26:02,245 --> 01:26:03,573 I don't want to know 1167 01:26:37,603 --> 01:26:39,752 Do you know who the policemen guarding him are ? 1168 01:26:40,023 --> 01:26:42,589 Barbier, Cognard, Batigny and Labouche 1169 01:26:43,943 --> 01:26:46,504 - Is the driver one of ours ? - No 1170 01:26:47,673 --> 01:26:49,952 Take care of it - whatever it takes 1171 01:26:59,229 --> 01:27:02,361 I can believe everything ; I'm sure of nothing 1172 01:27:04,295 --> 01:27:06,730 Everything suspicious, nothing sure 1173 01:27:11,170 --> 01:27:12,984 Monsieur de Neipperg is very bold 1174 01:27:13,330 --> 01:27:16,273 He never would have dared enter the Empress's rooms without permission 1175 01:27:16,508 --> 01:27:19,644 Sire, Monsieur de Neipperg is leaving tomorrow for Schonbrunn 1176 01:27:19,764 --> 01:27:21,576 I suppose he must have thought-- 1177 01:27:21,696 --> 01:27:25,300 Don't try to scheme your way out with evasions, Madame ! 1178 01:27:25,786 --> 01:27:27,835 I want the truth, no matter what ! 1179 01:27:28,730 --> 01:27:31,149 The whole truth - I demand it ! 1180 01:27:33,083 --> 01:27:35,362 - Sire-- - Speak, Madame ! 1181 01:27:38,201 --> 01:27:41,149 Monsieur de Neipperg was to carry a letter to Schonbrunn 1182 01:27:41,538 --> 01:27:44,444 A letter the Empress wished to give him herself 1183 01:27:44,955 --> 01:27:48,325 A letter ! A pretty story ! 1184 01:27:48,563 --> 01:27:49,849 I swear it ! 1185 01:27:50,205 --> 01:27:52,484 And what sort of letter ? 1186 01:27:53,391 --> 01:27:55,379 Her Majesty did not tell me 1187 01:27:55,499 --> 01:27:58,346 You're lying Madame. And lying badly 1188 01:28:04,639 --> 01:28:07,270 The Empress knows nothing of what has happened 1189 01:28:08,160 --> 01:28:11,900 If this letter really exists, it should be easy to prove it 1190 01:28:16,378 --> 01:28:17,296 Candles 1191 01:28:19,413 --> 01:28:20,548 We will see 1192 01:28:21,822 --> 01:28:23,320 Lead us to the music room 1193 01:28:24,678 --> 01:28:26,211 Follow Rouston, Madame 1194 01:28:29,117 --> 01:28:30,218 And keep silent 1195 01:28:42,210 --> 01:28:43,693 Keep the candles out of sight 1196 01:28:54,170 --> 01:28:54,774 Go 1197 01:29:04,711 --> 01:29:08,950 We'll return to the moment Monsieur de Neipperg was arrested 1198 01:29:09,821 --> 01:29:11,431 You will go to the Empress 1199 01:29:12,674 --> 01:29:17,804 The order she gives you will reveal all that has been hidden 1200 01:29:19,317 --> 01:29:21,087 I will not let you out of my sight 1201 01:29:21,676 --> 01:29:24,149 Not a false word or sign 1202 01:29:25,445 --> 01:29:26,093 Go ! 1203 01:29:45,063 --> 01:29:48,066 Madame, Monsieur de Neipperg is here, awaiting Your Majesty's orders 1204 01:29:48,411 --> 01:29:49,603 Give him this 1205 01:30:08,681 --> 01:30:09,923 Return to your room 1206 01:30:16,526 --> 01:30:17,498 For her father ? 1207 01:30:23,612 --> 01:30:28,659 "By order of the Emperor, the Count must leave France today 1208 01:30:29,211 --> 01:30:32,623 Besides the political reasons for this decision... 1209 01:30:32,743 --> 01:30:34,891 ... there is a more serious private one 1210 01:30:35,172 --> 01:30:38,168 Based on our friendly relations at Schonbrunn... 1211 01:30:38,288 --> 01:30:42,197 ... Monsieur de Neipperg has paid me attentions that have offended the Emperor 1212 01:30:42,437 --> 01:30:45,734 I ask you to see that the Count remain in Vienna 1213 01:30:45,993 --> 01:30:49,652 It is in his interest as well as mine that he never return to France 1214 01:30:50,054 --> 01:30:55,577 This will be a great service to your obedient daughter, Marie-Louise" 1215 01:30:56,375 --> 01:30:57,542 Now, you see ? 1216 01:30:58,298 --> 01:30:59,799 You're here, Madame ? 1217 01:31:00,588 --> 01:31:04,411 I'm sorry I blurted it out, but I'm so happy ! 1218 01:31:04,883 --> 01:31:05,920 And why ? 1219 01:31:06,493 --> 01:31:09,107 Because I bet my eye teeth nothing was going on ! 1220 01:31:09,841 --> 01:31:11,869 - Sire, the Duke de Rovigo - Send him in at once 1221 01:31:16,014 --> 01:31:18,681 Sire, I've carried out your orders - it is done 1222 01:31:19,039 --> 01:31:20,582 Your Majesty is avenged 1223 01:31:20,810 --> 01:31:21,869 What have you done ? 1224 01:31:23,424 --> 01:31:24,748 The man is innocent ! 1225 01:31:25,238 --> 01:31:27,572 - I didn't know-- - You never know anything ! 1226 01:31:27,692 --> 01:31:30,640 But Sire, you gave orders ; I energetically carried them out 1227 01:31:30,760 --> 01:31:33,394 Too energetically ! You were in too much of a hurry 1228 01:31:33,514 --> 01:31:35,496 - But what I did-- - Was stupid ! 1229 01:31:38,283 --> 01:31:40,358 You're either a day too late or too early ! 1230 01:31:40,626 --> 01:31:42,257 Just like with the Duke d'Enghien 1231 01:31:42,668 --> 01:31:46,681 It's not the mistakes you make, it's the ones you don't make ! 1232 01:31:47,627 --> 01:31:52,218 I suppose at night you dream about the mistakes you'll make the next day 1233 01:31:53,352 --> 01:31:55,642 You are no longer Minister of Police 1234 01:31:56,241 --> 01:31:57,947 As you wish, Your Majesty 1235 01:32:05,551 --> 01:32:09,277 - You here, Excellency ? - What's going on ? 1236 01:32:09,621 --> 01:32:11,128 You look very perturbed 1237 01:32:11,435 --> 01:32:13,615 The Emperor has just fired me ! 1238 01:32:13,735 --> 01:32:15,140 Good Lord ! Why ? 1239 01:32:15,464 --> 01:32:16,776 I can't figure it out 1240 01:32:17,333 --> 01:32:20,653 He ordered me to have Neipperg executed 1241 01:32:21,463 --> 01:32:23,762 And when I told him it was done-- 1242 01:32:24,336 --> 01:32:26,841 Dear me... he'd changed his mind ? 1243 01:32:27,403 --> 01:32:28,230 Exactly ! 1244 01:32:30,473 --> 01:32:33,887 As our dear colleague Talleyrand said : 1245 01:32:34,200 --> 01:32:36,306 "Only fools never change their mind" 1246 01:32:36,824 --> 01:32:39,722 No doubt. But what's one to do with such orders ? 1247 01:32:40,195 --> 01:32:43,857 Well, there are 2 kinds of orders : those you must obey... 1248 01:32:43,977 --> 01:32:45,866 ... and those it's better to interpret 1249 01:32:47,307 --> 01:32:48,582 That's easy to say 1250 01:32:48,702 --> 01:32:50,292 I'd like to see you in my place 1251 01:32:51,531 --> 01:32:53,073 Really ? Well, in that case-- 1252 01:32:59,748 --> 01:33:02,626 Would you please tell the Emperor that I request an audience 1253 01:33:04,114 --> 01:33:09,118 Tell him I have certain details about the execution of Monsieur de Neipperg 1254 01:33:16,340 --> 01:33:17,798 The execution of-- 1255 01:33:18,662 --> 01:33:21,719 You'll excuse me if I reserve the news for His Majesty 1256 01:33:22,571 --> 01:33:25,187 State secrets, my dear Duke. You know how it is 1257 01:33:31,333 --> 01:33:33,589 What can you tell me that I don't know ? 1258 01:33:33,990 --> 01:33:37,287 Sire, I know that though quick and just in anger... 1259 01:33:37,407 --> 01:33:39,718 ... Your Majesty is also merciful 1260 01:33:39,838 --> 01:33:40,603 Well ? 1261 01:33:41,241 --> 01:33:44,681 When I saw the Count in Monsieur de Savary's coach... 1262 01:33:45,370 --> 01:33:50,381 ... I thought I'd whisper a few words, to spare Your Majesty a deep regret 1263 01:33:51,678 --> 01:33:54,678 - His Majesty is merciful - Yes, just the word that was needed ! 1264 01:33:54,798 --> 01:33:56,449 But what right did I have, Sire ? 1265 01:33:56,698 --> 01:33:59,252 Monsieur de Rovigo is Minister of Police 1266 01:33:59,372 --> 01:34:01,402 He was sir, but no longer 1267 01:34:02,930 --> 01:34:05,666 And Your Majesty will forgive my presumption ? 1268 01:34:05,786 --> 01:34:06,712 Absolutely 1269 01:34:07,314 --> 01:34:09,571 - Then everything is fine, Sire - What do you mean ? 1270 01:34:10,198 --> 01:34:15,015 Monsieur is on his way to Soissons in Monsieur de Savary's coach 1271 01:34:16,881 --> 01:34:18,620 How did you happen to be there ? 1272 01:34:19,052 --> 01:34:23,655 I needn't remind you that Monsieur de Rovigo's agents all used to work for me 1273 01:34:24,777 --> 01:34:27,847 My dear Fouch�, that's a handy piece of work ! 1274 01:34:27,967 --> 01:34:30,374 That's what I call a clever man ! 1275 01:34:30,785 --> 01:34:32,902 Quickly, after Monsieur de Neipperg's coach 1276 01:34:33,022 --> 01:34:35,029 Give him this letter for the Austrian Emperor 1277 01:34:35,290 --> 01:34:37,236 - Resealed ? - Of course 1278 01:34:44,031 --> 01:34:46,497 Sire, is this a one-time assignment ? 1279 01:34:46,771 --> 01:34:48,881 No, it's a permanent assignment 1280 01:34:49,874 --> 01:34:53,829 I don't want to deprive our loyal police of such a capable chief 1281 01:34:58,572 --> 01:35:01,949 You took a big risk ; what if I hadn't decided on clemency ? 1282 01:35:02,503 --> 01:35:06,059 I had it covered. He'd have been caught at Soissons 1283 01:35:07,646 --> 01:35:09,623 You think of everything 1284 01:35:10,260 --> 01:35:11,405 It's my job 1285 01:35:11,826 --> 01:35:13,446 Until tomorrow, Minister 1286 01:35:22,222 --> 01:35:24,674 It's time to send you home to Lefebvre, Madame 1287 01:35:25,516 --> 01:35:28,249 He sticks to his wife, and he's right 1288 01:35:29,470 --> 01:35:30,778 Now I understand 1289 01:35:37,707 --> 01:35:38,809 Bring lights 1290 01:35:44,544 --> 01:35:46,855 Be sure to be at the coach early 1291 01:35:47,276 --> 01:35:50,806 I want to demonstrate my esteem and friendship for you... 1292 01:35:50,926 --> 01:35:54,217 ... so that those who speak against you will be convinced 1293 01:36:02,524 --> 01:36:03,431 Majesty 1294 01:36:04,361 --> 01:36:06,741 Goodnight, Duchess 1295 01:36:36,815 --> 01:36:41,103 His Majesty invites the Duchess of Danzig to sit beside him 103384