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The weapons are ready for transport, Count von Bismarck.

But what if the Hungarians break their promise and turn against us...

Yes, sir, Count von Bismarck!

Company! Gear up the wagons for departure!

This unit... and this unit: Load the weapons, quick!

Merrily down to work!

Gentlemen, don’t fall asleep. This way...

Have a good trip.

Thank you.

Don’t worry.

Count Andrássy will prove loyal.

To Hungary all by yourself... Are you sure, Your Majesty?

Last time was very dangerous already.

I’ll do all I can to prevent a new war for my people.

You made the right decision.

She has a special relationship with the Hungarians.

Where are you going?

- I’m bringing her back! - Franz!

Watch out, dammit!

We have to treat the wound!

Gyula!

Watch out, Gyula.

No!

Shoot the damn nag if it comes back!

- No! - Three men died because of him.

That’s enough.

Bismarck has invaded our Northern German territories.

This insult calls for an appropriate response.

Find out which parts of the German Federation are with us.

Sure, Majesty, but we shouldn’t escalate.

A unanimous decision by the Federation, and Bismarck might retreat.

If Your Majesty would permit a word on the state finances...

I do not.

France is giving us a loan.

Which guarantees is Napoleon asking for?

I’ll put it this way: We can’t lose this war.

HUNGARY

Do you need a break, Majesty?

No.

We just need to finally arrive.

We’re almost there.

This is no way of greeting an Empress!

Count Andrássy doesn’t know we’re here.

I don’t want a stir.

Your Majesty!

We think Count Andrássy met with Bismarck in Biarritz.

With Bismarck?

What are you doing, Majesty?

Wait!

And the Pope saw that Stephan was a kind man,

of noble goals.

So he gave him a crown which all those were to wear

who would serve their country as lovingly as did he.

But not all owned a heart so kind.

The longer Stephan’s death lay behind,

the more horrible things happened in the name of his previous crown.

So horrible,

that I can’t even tell you about them.

And the years went by,

the crown bringing but death and misfortune,

until... some men stole it... and buried it in a secret place.

So the crown would never again empower someone to decide about our destiny alone,

who weren’t as noble as King Stephan...

or you.

Your Majesty!

What a surprise!

Good evening!

Welcome to my fatherland, Earth’s nicest spot, according to me at least.

To what do we owe the honor?

May I introduce: my sister Emanuelle.

My pleasure.

Should we sit?

The Empress has a little daughter, too.

And a son, but he’s still very, very small.

How small?

This small!

I hope you’re hungry, Majesty.

Where I come from, you eat drumsticks with your fingers.

I mean where I really come from.

About your question on the reason for my visit...

I’d like to have a word with you, Count Andrássy.

A word?

But of course, Your Majesty.

What can I do for you, Majesty?

We’re moments away from war with Prussia.

Yes, so I’ve heard.

Have you, then?

Whose side are you on, Count Andrássy?

Was this your husband’s idea?

Yes.

But if I didn’t approve of it, I wouldn’t have come.

And why did you approve?

Because I know you were in France to speak with Bismarck.

And because I trust you.

Even if you don’t always tell the truth.

You’re right.

Bismarck tried to me win me over.

What did he offer you?

Modern weapons,

our freedom!

What did you answer?

Count Andrássy!

If there is war with Prussia, we need your loyalty.

It’s late.

We should head back.

“Majesty... Majesty...”

She should at least master courtly address.

And tell King Ludwig I pass on his beer-gobbling soldiers.

You want me to tell him that, Majesty?

Of course not.

We need the Bavarians.

And their railway for our troops.

- Very well, Your Majesty. - Dammit!

Marie, you uncouth little chit!

If Your Majesty allows, I should like to be on my way.

Good luck.

Even your mother had more poise than you.

Mother!

You got hurt.

What are you doing here?!

- I only wanted to-- - If I ever see you

near him again, then God have mercy on you.

Get out!

Where on earth were you?

Give him to me.

Please, stay seated.

Your Majesty,

- did you sleep well? - No, better than well.

My brother is coming. He’s taking care of the houses.

Some breakfast? Clear this off, please.

Thanks, I’m not hungry yet. I never eat at this hour.

Then we can head off. Your Majesty.

I’d like to show you something.

These should fit you.

The Empress goes nowhere without me and her guards!

Be my guest, countess. But the guards must stay.

- I must insist. - Me too.

Don’t worry, countess. Akos won’t harm you when I’m there.

I think he likes you.

In some places, it hasn’t rained for a year.

We have a well, so we held out, but...

many have lost their harvest.

Come, children, there’s bread!

Tell Ödön the Empress is here.

Take it easy, there’s enough for all.

Here you go.

She’s practically unprotected.

She only has four guards with her.

I’ll be back tomorrow.

Ödön has to make his move.

How would I explain to them to go to war for Austria?

Let’s go.

- I didn’t know that... - That it’s that bad?

The hands of our representatives are tied because your husband

has stripped the Hungarian Parliament of all powers.

Yes.

I will write to my husband...

and ask him to send Hungary 20 million gilders.

As emergency aid.

20 million gilders?

Your husband needs every penny to finance this war.

We’ll see.

Yes.

What is it with this animal?

He was once my wife’s.

What happened to her?

- What is it? - Pardon me,

your Majesty. A note from your spouse, from Hungary.

What does she write?

We’ll talk about it later.

There’s something else we must talk about.

Can’t it wait?

No.

What happened here?

Marie was beside herself, Your Majesty.

When we arrived she had already set fire to the bed.

She cried for her mother,

and wouldn’t stop.

We’re lucky the whole castle didn’t burn to the ground.

The girl must go.

Would you leave me alone, Mother?

As you wish.

Where is Marie now?

We don’t know, Your Majesty.

What do you mean?

Find her.

Very well, Your Majesty.

Let me go! Let me

go! Let me go! Let me go!

No!

- What are you up to? - Catching your stallion.

No, Kopanye is dangerous.

His open wound needs treatment. Or else his days are numbered.

- Then let me come along. - No.

If you leave the paddock open he may follow this mare.

They know each other well, after all.

- I spoke to Ödön. - What did he say?

Where are we going?

I wanted to quiet Rudolf down so the maids wouldn’t hurt him.

What are you talking about?

They always shake him so he’ll stop crying.

Then he cries even more and...

they cover his mouth.

Rudolf is scared of them.

Please rise.

Stop it!

Whore child! Whore child!

No more mischief.

Clear?

All right.

Easy...

Come, Kopanye...

That a boy.

And off we go!

The M 1854. Best muzzle-loader on the market.

With a sub-caliber expanding projectile.

Franz! Franz!

What are you doing here?

- I said no more mischief! - I’m sorry.

May I watch?

M 41. Breech-loader.

Sömmerda Gun Factory’s newest development.

High firing speed.

Seems to fire wide.

Hit accuracy and reach are slightly lower.

But one can reload sitting or lying down.

Loading it is child’s play.

I’ll show you.

May I do it?

What makes you think that?

He said it’s child’s play.

It’s not for little girls.

Many who have never held a weapon will fight for you in the war.

Am I right?

Child’s play.

Wait.

Never aim at someone.

Unless, of course, you want to kill them.

- How much? - 100 gilders a piece.

How many breech-loaders did the Prussians order?

How do you know?

30 thousand.

When do you deliver to them?

We already did.

Why is Marie back?

- Because of Sisi? - No. It’s my wish.

- Pity is no virtue, Franz. - It’s not pity I feel for her...

but respect for her courage.

Dear Franz,

I believe the Hungarians are with us if you set the right example.

But it shall be your decision. One I await with patience.

I miss you each moment I am separated from you.

To pass time, I have even started writing poetry again.

I spare you what flows from my pen.

I should surely forgive you this time for laughing.

That a boy.

Disinfection first...

Your Majesty?

A message from Vienna.

My husband is obliging.

20 million gilders aid for Hungary.

Immediately.

So, can we count on your support?

What’s the news from Bavaria?

Your Majesty,

King Ludwig has turned down our request.

The Bavarian railway is not at our disposal to move our troops.

Bismarck will use his railway. A huge advantage for him.

What exactly were Ludwig’s words?

“That you may...

“stick it... up... yours”,

Your Majesty,

and “shove your request up your foreskin”,

Your Majesty.

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I will travel to Bavaria and talk to my father-in-law.

If anyone can change Ludwig’s mind, Max can.

Talk to Max? You?

- Do you have a better idea? - I could try.

No.

I’ll do it.

Good luck, then.

Thank you, Mother.

What good fortune, Bismarck has delivered the goods.

Good fortune, Emanuelle,

it lies at our feet.

And what do we do with the Empress?

That woman...

That woman is worth more than a thousand weapons.

Let’s go.

I know it sounds naïve coming from an Empress, but...

I’d always longed for the kind of life you lead.

I should be...

Don’t be afraid.