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Hurry, in the woods!

Get out of here.

Mother.

We have the Bavarian railway.

Very good.

How is Sisi?

Any news from Hungary?

She’s fine.

When will she be back?

Was she successful?

I don’t know.

The Prussian Military Attaché wants a word.

Bismarck sent Johann?

Take care of Marie, please.

The trip was hard. For her, too.

Why, of course.

I’ll check on you later.

How could that happen?!

Your brother and the Empress, both gone!

Comb the damn woods...

The soldiers are coming closer--

...until you find her! That way!

No sign of the Empress.

And you?

For heaven’s sake, Majesty! Thank God.

Are you alright?

Does Franz know about all this?

He wasn’t in Vienna when the news came in.

- So his mother decided... - To not tell him and send you instead.

- We were afraid Franz would... - Would send a whole army.

Don’t send a messenger ahead.

I want him to hear from me what happened here.

- Count Andrássy? - Majesty?

- Please accompany me to Vienna. - To Vienna?

You really think it’s a good idea?

My husband and you...

We must find a way to bring permanent peace to our two countries.

Or else the rebels, or maybe even all of Hungary, will follow Bismarck to war.

So...

Will you accompany me?

As you wish.

We have to get out of here.

Please, no etiquette, Johann.

Franz...

Minister President Count von Bismarck

sends his most illustrious greetings.

I am truly sorry.

Bismarck insists on his demands.

He has no problem with a war.

Faster than I thought.

How many men will he take to the field?

Johann.

We’ve know each other how long?

260 thousand men.

One gun each! In sequence to decampment!

Come on, get going!

Don’t fall asleep!

Franz is calling to arms.

I don’t want to lose.

Then practice.

Hello, my little darling.

Elisabeth.

I’m happy you’re safely back.

One request:

not a word about the kidnapping.

At least not yet.

How are you?

Fine. No worries.

- And you? - Likewise.

I missed you.

I missed you, too.

Hello, Marie.

I’m sorry I was gone so long.

You must be exhausted. Come.

- I’m-- - I didn’t come alone.

Many rebels have joined Ödön Körték,

with Bismarck’s support.

Bismarck sent weapons to be used against you in case of war.

Not long ago I negotiated with you as the rebel leader.

Do you have no power over your own anymore?

Hasn’t Bismarck already declared war on you?

No.

He has made demands that will lead to war.

If he doesn’t abstain.

Majesty,

there might be a way to change Körték’s men’s minds.

That’s why I already transferred 20 million gilders.

It’s you who must change their minds.

Hungary is most thankful, but it’s really just a drop in the ocean.

Franz,

what Hungary really needs is reforms.

Finally give them their own parliament.

What’s this really about?

You know I can’t give Hungary what I refuse other crown nations.

We’re about to lose Hungary!

Count Andrássy, I asked you a question.

I expect an answer.

Why are you here wanting to negotiate if the rebels won’t listen to you?

Why isn’t your old chum Ödön Körték at this table?

My countrymen have turned against me.

I’m here to solve that problem.

- Your Majesty-- - Ödön Körték kidnapped the Count and me.

We only escaped with Grünne’s help.

Did you know about this?

I gave orders for you not to know.

If your mother had told you, you’d have sent an army.

Exactly.

- To free you. - I know.

Andrássy will do all he can for you.

If you give them more freedom,

he can persuade those who are against us.

I don’t want you to go to war against Bismarck and the rebels.

Andrássy and you were imprisoned together.

- Yes. - How long?

Two days.

And before, you were on his estate.

On your behalf.

Is this really about politics for you?

Or are there reasons for your sudden desire for freedom?

All I do, I do for you, Franz. And for Austria.

Is that so?

Yes.

And what do you do for yourself?

A castle in Austria there once was

Built for us so fine of old

From silver and red gold

With marble walls it was masoned...

I only protected you from yourself.

I am old enough to make my own decisions, Mother.

The next time, I’ll make sure you never see the court again.

You’re threatening me?

You heard what I said.

All you’ve ever been through is nothing against a war with Prussia.

You have no choice.

You need me.

I must have a word. In the garden, 9 o’clock. A.

Forgive me, Your Majesty.

Marie wishes to speak to you.

Good evening, Marie.

How have you been since I left?

I took care of the parrot, like you said.

Thank you.

I heard you and Franz went to Possenhofen, to my family.

My father was crazy about you, I bet.

What did you want to see me about?

Was my mother a whore?

- No! Who says so? - Is that why she died?

- I told you, your mother died of fever. - That’s not what Maid Luise said.

- Franz’ mother wasn’t sure either. - Then they told you wrong.

Marie...

I know you miss your mother.

I miss her, too.

- She was my best friend. - Liar!

Thank you for coming, Majesty.

Count Andrássy.

I wanted to apologize to you.

What for?

What happened wasn’t your fault.

For kissing you in Hungary.

I thought I’d never see you again.

I didn’t want to get you into trouble.

You don’t have to protect me.

I alone am responsible for what I feel.

You did no wrong, Count Andrássy.

Good night.

Are you alright?

Yes.

I’m just exhausted from the trip.

I don’t know if I can trust Andrássy.

But I’ll think about his request.

Your Majesty, where are you going?

Are you not well, Your Majesty?

I’m fine. I was just stretching my legs.

Alone? You can’t just...

Your Majesty would like to go for a walk?

Yes. A walk would be nice.

Your Majesty...

Majesty!

What’s wrong?

Should I tell you something?

Careful!

She’s a liar.

And she kissed Andrássy.

Careful!

Careful!

Reload!

We intercepted a Prussian messenger. Bismarck plans to attack with three armies.

Maybe he’s separating them to unite them again, later.

An encirclement battle, of such a dimension?

Who knows?

That’s how you do it.

Rifle on the mark!

We need to hit that spot.

It’s where the most trouts are.

Look, Mommy, look!

The Empress. The Empress!

Come, I’ll help you.

- Your Imperial Majesty - I’m sorry. I... didn’t want to bother you.

Don’t...!

Majesty, we’ve seen soldiers.

Is it true?

That the war is coming?

Yes.

The Emperor is doing what he can to protect his people.

Please allow me to give you a token of our admiration for you.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

You have a beautiful family.

It’s worth any suffering.

Majesty!

Majesty.

Let’s go.

Thank you for letting me be with you.

- You promised to-- - I’ll let you work.

Franz?

They still haven’t found the bird.

Maybe it’s enjoying its freedom.

Maybe.

Or the bird’s dead.

Why do you say something like that?

I let the parrot free.

Why?

She kissed him.

What are you talking about?

I eavesdropped on them. They met in secret in the courtyard.

Last night.

I just had to... walk and think.

I understand.

Are you alright?

Yes.

I am well.

I’ve come to realize...

that my place is here.

With my family.

Majesty!

I’m sorry. About the bird.

Don’t worry.

They’ll catch it yet.

It’s not used to flying anymore anyway.

No.

Bring the robe I wore for my wedding night, too.

Touch me.

What happens if I give the Hungarians more freedom?

They will forever be bound to you in gratitude and loyalty.

Or they’ll abuse my weakness and overthrow me.

Your fears are completely baseless.

Where were you last night?

I went for a walk.

In the middle of the night?

Yes.

Are you aware of what Marie’s note from her mother reads?

No, did she tell you about it?

“Always be true...

“and devout.”

The truth is...

I love you and I’m proud of you, Franz.

Of you, and our family.

I still have work to do.

- Good morning, Majesty. - Morning, countess.

- Where is my husband? - At a meeting with his generals.

He asked me to give you a message.

Please, speak.

He would like to take you and Count Andrássy to the opera tonight.

He wants to go to the opera?

Yes.

The three of us?

The three of you.

Anything else I can do for you?

Thank you, I’ll let you know, if.

Majesty.

Your spouse awaits you.

Majesty.

Count Andrássy.

Thank you for the invitation.

No pact of true friendship was ever sealed at a stuffy negotiating table.

We all know what happens next.

Don Giovanni doesn’t regret seducing another’s wife and ends up... in hell.

I find that quite a one-sided summary.

Enlighten me, count.

According to Mozart, it’s about a woman crushed by an impossible love.

Crushed by love...

Should we really?

I suggest we go celebrate. I know just the right place.

To the beginning of a long friendship!

Today is a big day for Hapsburg and Hungary.

You should have a dance.

Come on.

Go ahead, dance with him.

- What’s this about? - No idea.

I’m sorry, but I won’t play along in this game.

If you go now, it will look like you’re hiding something.

I am hiding something!

Time for me to go.

Your wife would like to dance with you.

Really? Does she, then?

Were you thinking of him?

Answer me.

What kind of a question is that?

Do you love him?

I don’t know.

Franz...

Franz, what are you doing? Franz!

Guards!

Franz!

Let me through! Let me-- Franz!