Marie Antoinette (2022-…): Season 1, Episode 7 - The Ostrich Bitch - full transcript
Marie Antoinette is pregnant at last, but her reputation is attacked when explicit pamphlets challenging the legitimacy of her unborn child appear at Versailles. The castle is locked down and investigated in order to uncover the traitor.
Previously on Marie Antoinette
The Queen's about to lose her crown
What's all this nonsense about a divorce?
We must face reality
Seven years and the marriage remains childless
You need an heir and quickly
The Emperor may play the touchy feely family man
But all he cares about is expanding his empire
This?
Bavaria
And the perpetrator?
Have you hunted him down?
I'm on the case
I expect you to find him, Bulmarshi
She's related to Maupar
You shouldn't be discussing a private life with her
You need to be on my sister day and night
There will be no divorce
She has performed her duty
Not quite
I have to talk to you
One of your courtiers kicked me in the stomach
What?
Who was it?
All the guards and they will be banished from...
Really?
Yes
Really?
Careful
Do you like these?
Let me
So sorry
What are you doing?
I can't wait for you any longer
But...
But that's my job
The other way around
No
I think a bit tighter
Not so tight
Thank you
You do know my heart is shattered
Your heart is shattered
It is with the greatest happiness
That I can announce
The Queen is pregnant with our first child
We'll never get rid of her now
Not unless it's a girl
If it's a boy, we're finished
We'll never get rid of her now
Not unless it's a girl
Not unless it's a boy
So?
You have grown two inches
Since the 27th of August
Is that normal?
For a pregnancy of six months
Perfectly normal
God help us if it's a girl
We will have plenty of opportunities
To have sons
Please tell that to my mother
Don't worry about mama
You have me now
I do
Uncle
What is it?
Poor Louie
Is this what they think of me?
Poor Louie
How dreadfully embarrassing
To play the cock old
Mind you, Chartre does look impressive
Extremely
Well you know what they say
There's no smoke without fire
What do you think, Prevost?
I couldn't possibly comment
On that filthy smut
This isn't just about me
This is a grotesque attack on us
I will deal with it
Like you dealt with the white doves
I wasn't in charge of that investigation, Majesty
Steps were taken, but unfortunately
They were not completely successful
That is why I have asked Maupar
To begin his investigation immediately
How can I trust him?
He wanted to lock me up in a convent
And throw away the key
We have to put the past behind us
We must act swiftly
Before the libel spreads to Paris
And to Europe
Let me protect you
And how do you propose to do that?
We close the gates
Nobody enters
Nobody leaves
Not until we find answers
We'll show this court that we mean business
Go upstairs
Absolutely outrageous
You have no idea who I am
It's amazing
Get your hands off me
Get your hands off me
Get your hands off me
Your disdain for the Queen is hardly a secret
Is that a crime?
It's certainly a sign of disrespect
How far are you prepared to go, Madame de Noy?
The libel is the product of a warped mind
My mind, as you're well aware,
Maupar is far too straight
The public rooms have been scoured
Hundreds of courtiers questioned
And what have we found?
Nothing
What do we do now?
We move closer to home
Well, you have no choice
Very well, do it
Thank you, Maupar
Do you have a moment?
I'm working
I feel obliged to voice my concern
Do you now?
Your sense of duty truly knows no bounds, brother
What is it?
It's about the investigation
Have you even considered the possibility that Shatra is the father?
Your concern is unwarranted
Come on
You've seen the way he looks at her
The man is cuntstruck
The question that's on everyone's lips
Tell me
Is this an accurate depiction of the Duke de Charte?
Stop that
It's in the ballpark
Though I'm not sure the artist captures Antoinette in her best light
I wonder how she's taking it
She's not like us
She's a sensitive soul
Do I detect a male wishful longing?
Am I speaking to a man who has fallen in love?
Love is not a word I recognize
Lust, then
Primitive, insatiable lust
Senor, come with us
What's going on?
Thank you for coming to see me
Did I have a choice?
I invited you here because you're depicted in the Libell
Has it caused you distress?
On the contrary
It has lifted my spirits no end
Do you have any idea who may be responsible?
None at all
As the heir to the House of Orleans
Wouldn't you benefit from casting doubt on the Bourbon line?
It's not me who calls her the ostrich bitch
Why aren't you investigating the Bourbons?
I'm investigating everyone
This is an outrage
Our pal would spin in his grave
Ostrich bitch
Those words first came out of your mouth, did they not?
Dear Lord, have mercy
What will happen to us?
Bugger all, we're not criminals
But you must admit you said it
Yes
No
We admit nothing
You ought to be ashamed of yourself more about without us
You wouldn't be sitting in that chair
Oh, for which I am immensely grateful, Madame
Nevertheless, I intend to be thorough in my investigation
Are you responsible, directly or indirectly, for the Lindwell?
Perhaps inadvertently, we might
Be quiet
She only has herself to blame
Are you suggesting that there is some truth in the libel?
That is all we are prepared to say
Are you insane?
We can't be seen together
I only want to know how you are, my love
They won't give up
Not until they destroy me
It will all blow over, I promise you
Please, please, Judge
You can't stay
Imagine yourself drifting on a calm and sunlit river
As your body relaxes, you can let go
Drift and let go
Now, turn your thoughts to the source of your distress
How do you do this?
How do you manage to calm me down, even in the middle of this nightmare?
It's my job
When will you stop being so stubborn?
Accept a position in my household?
Hold her image in your mind
She is a small fly and you can flick her away
Try it now. Flick the polliniac fly away
There is somebody you have to meet, don't it?
Well, you're looking extremely flushed
Who is it? I'm intrigued
Dr. Mesmer
He was all the rage in Paris and now he is all the rage at Versailles
Dr. Mesmer is an imposter
He is a charming man
And what do you know about charming men, Superintendent?
Hmph
How do I look? Oh, don't answer
I've been eating for Austria
France? You've been eating for France?
France?
I'm sorry
Morpah has been interviewing Madame this afternoon
Well, I wouldn't be at all surprised if those vicious old goats were behind this
They would never do anything to hurt me
You, perhaps. They would revel in my downfall
It could be anyone
Come on, it can only be a member of your family
And what exactly makes you so certain about that?
It's obvious. To everyone, except for you
I need to know if there's any truth in it
Truth in what?
You and Charles
Your Majesty
Your Majesty
Good evening
Tell me, who's next in the firing line?
I don't want to talk about the investigation
Oh, what should we talk about then?
The weather
Shall we eat?
Yes, let's
Oh, Willa, you have something
I am not hungry
Oh, try this
Yeah, what are you good?
Have another oyster. You're eating for two now
I need you to keep digging
She might be hiding something
A shot, for example
Leave it to me
This will barely keep me in stockings
If you're looking for financial security
Why don't you take a position in her household?
A position? What do you suggest?
Lady of the bedchamber? Mistress of the rooms?
What more do you want?
I will accept nothing that requires me to grovel to the superintendent
You must be so excited about the new arrival
We are very happy
May I touch your bum?
I don't...
Isn't it a joy to be pregnant?
When did you last feel it kick?
I can't be certain, perhaps this morning
Well, I don't feel anything
No, nothing at all
Are you quite sure it's still alive?
I would have expected better of you, madam
Bravo
That was remarkably callous, even for you
Why should she have a baby if you won't let me have one?
Will you come in?
How are you feeling?
You know, I feel on top of the world
Please, please forgive me
Forgive you for what?
For accusing me of committing adultery or for your monstrous family?
Both
How is life at Versailles, madam?
It can be a lonely place, so far from your own family
It's been such a difficult time for you
The pain, suffering of a failed pregnancy
A strain on your marriage, my child
How is this relevant to your investigation?
It's been talk about some distance between you and Provence
But still, he is your husband
You clearly feel a great sense of loyalty towards him
Do I?
Casting doubt on the legitimacy of the heir would work to his advantage
If you suspect my husband, why don't you speak to him?
Oh, yes of course, how could I forget?
Monsieur is above the law, madame isn't
Nobody, apart from the king, is above the law
But only the king can interview his brother
If he feels there is reason to do so
I admit, my marriage is not as happy as I'd hoped
I admit to feeling lonely in this soulless place
And I admit to the grief of not being able to hold my own child
But I am not so bitter in my misfortune to accuse an innocent man
Why should I suffer the indignity of being interviewed? I'm your wife
Perhaps it was unwise to upset my brother
You upset him all the time
That's different
You should know that Mokhba was more interested in you than me
He can't touch me
Sir, there is news
What do you want?
Come on then, that's all right
Get off me!
A tip off enabled us to locate the printing press in the town
I can finally confirm that the court is now clean
Thank you, Mokhba, thank you
However, the original is still missing
So it can come back to haunt us
Who's behind this?
Oh no, no, don't take it personally
Versailles is a snake pit spewing out poison
The snakes generally end up destroying each other
If they don't destroy us first
We must narrow down the investigation
Is it?
On the other hand, the birth of a dauphin makes the crown slip further away from your brother's reach
What do you suggest?
We close in on them
The question of who is responsible looms large in my head
Provence or Chartres?
I think I know the answer
This was discovered in your apartment
Well, obviously it's been planted
You would say that, wouldn't you?
Whatever you may think of me, I am not capable of this
My feelings for her run far too deep
Are you confessing your love for my wife?
I'm pleading my innocence
That doesn't answer my question
I am not responsible for the Libel
But the evidence cannot be disputed
This is the original
Let me speak to him
You can't
He has been placed under armed guard
What is this really about, Louis?
Chartres's guilt?
Or your jealousy?
Does your loyalty to him come before your trust in me?
You owe me an apology
I have nothing to apologize for
My apartment was ransacked
What the hell were you playing at?
It wasn't a game
It was crystal clear from the start your wife's lover was responsible
One more word about my wife and you will regret it
How can you be so naive?
Not so naive, actually
Josephine's miscarriage?
There was never a pregnancy, was there?
If you can lie about that, what else are you capable of?
I refuse to believe for a second that he's guilty
Chartres is a scoundrel
I know him better than you do
Yes, of course
Just like he knew that Mesmer was a genius
You can tease me as much as you like, Inand
It's like water off a duck's back
You look pretty wet to me
Shut up!
Leave me alone
Do you want it?
Both!
Both of you
Thank you
You know you're all mine, Majesty
I can't change that
And what do I wish to try?
Please, I need you
I need your help
Dr. Mesmer, I'm overwhelmed with anxieties
I don't have the spirit to face them alone
Oh, but you do
The Princess de Lombard was simple to treat
Because she's suggestible
She likes what I call animal magnetism
And so delicate nature
In your case, it courses through your veins
And why am I so terrified?
Because you don't believe in your own strength
Trust your instincts and you will find it
We must have told someone! Who was it?
Why would I discuss my fake baby with another living soul?
Because you are a witless, hysterical fool!
Is that the work of a witless, hysterical fool?
You? Yes, me
No
No
No
No
Look at me
Look me in the eye and tell me, was it you?
No
Of course not
But unless you believe me, then what good is a clear conscience?
I believe you
You know how I feel about you, Antoinette?
Yes
You merely tolerate me
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Good work, Your Lad
To Madame Royale
To us, our positions are secure
For now
I have no doubt when we are another you will outlive your brother and become the King of France
Well, it won't be for lack of trying
Well, then I will be your queen
Dear God! I pray you'll be dead before then
We make a good team come in mr. the king has asked to see you urgently
I've been liberated to offer my heart
I felt congratulations to my queen.
Louis finally came to his senses.
I am so happy.
Have they found the bastard?
Not yet.
I don't believe you.
I give you my word.
It was all her.
I had nothing to do with it.
You are a liar.
I could have you both executed for treason.
Louis.
But I can't do that to my brother.
The court will be informed that a disgruntled
equity was arrested fleeing with the original engraving.
Thank you.
But don't think for a minute that I'm going to forgive you.
You may still be the heir to my throne,
but you will never play a role
in the government of this country.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Yes, Sire.
Sire.
Get out.
Get out.
Oh, she's so beauty.
Just like her mother.
My daughter's a balled in princess.
From the top of her head to the tips of her toes.
Of course.
Oh, Sarge, you're back.
How did you manage to slip the guards?
Oh, I persuaded them to release me into your custody.
I refuse to take responsibility for you.
However, this little one meets Madame Royale's governance.
You trust her with your child?
I trust her with my life.
She is just beautiful.
It's true.
It's true.
No, it's not true.
No, it's not true.
Yeah.
She's got your mouth.
It's unbelievable.
How could she let us down again?
I doubt she was planning to, Ma.
If she's anything like you,
this is the beginning of a long line of bourbon babies.
We will hold off on Bavaria.
Why?
We can't rely on France to send us troops
until our alliance is sealed.
And we can't wait any longer.
Prussia is closing in on my territory.
We can.
And we will.
When do I get to make a decision around here?
Not until I'm dead.
Let's go.
Mercy has informed me of the new arrival.
I implore you to stop wasting time, Tranette.
I can't wait another eight years
for you to deliver the dauphins.
I suppose there's a strange sort of comfort
in knowing who your enemies are.
They won't step out of line again.
Oh, my God!
Oh, she's moving!
Wait!
She's moving!
She's moving!
She's moving!
Ostrich bitch!
Ostrich!
I am delighted that you named the child after me.
But producing a daughter is like producing a mouse.
It counts for nothing in diplomatic relations.
It's time for you to do your duty to Austria, Tranette.
And that goes for you to do.
Ostrich bitch!
Ostrich bitch!
Ostrich bitch!
The Queen's about to lose her crown
What's all this nonsense about a divorce?
We must face reality
Seven years and the marriage remains childless
You need an heir and quickly
The Emperor may play the touchy feely family man
But all he cares about is expanding his empire
This?
Bavaria
And the perpetrator?
Have you hunted him down?
I'm on the case
I expect you to find him, Bulmarshi
She's related to Maupar
You shouldn't be discussing a private life with her
You need to be on my sister day and night
There will be no divorce
She has performed her duty
Not quite
I have to talk to you
One of your courtiers kicked me in the stomach
What?
Who was it?
All the guards and they will be banished from...
Really?
Yes
Really?
Careful
Do you like these?
Let me
So sorry
What are you doing?
I can't wait for you any longer
But...
But that's my job
The other way around
No
I think a bit tighter
Not so tight
Thank you
You do know my heart is shattered
Your heart is shattered
It is with the greatest happiness
That I can announce
The Queen is pregnant with our first child
We'll never get rid of her now
Not unless it's a girl
If it's a boy, we're finished
We'll never get rid of her now
Not unless it's a girl
Not unless it's a boy
So?
You have grown two inches
Since the 27th of August
Is that normal?
For a pregnancy of six months
Perfectly normal
God help us if it's a girl
We will have plenty of opportunities
To have sons
Please tell that to my mother
Don't worry about mama
You have me now
I do
Uncle
What is it?
Poor Louie
Is this what they think of me?
Poor Louie
How dreadfully embarrassing
To play the cock old
Mind you, Chartre does look impressive
Extremely
Well you know what they say
There's no smoke without fire
What do you think, Prevost?
I couldn't possibly comment
On that filthy smut
This isn't just about me
This is a grotesque attack on us
I will deal with it
Like you dealt with the white doves
I wasn't in charge of that investigation, Majesty
Steps were taken, but unfortunately
They were not completely successful
That is why I have asked Maupar
To begin his investigation immediately
How can I trust him?
He wanted to lock me up in a convent
And throw away the key
We have to put the past behind us
We must act swiftly
Before the libel spreads to Paris
And to Europe
Let me protect you
And how do you propose to do that?
We close the gates
Nobody enters
Nobody leaves
Not until we find answers
We'll show this court that we mean business
Go upstairs
Absolutely outrageous
You have no idea who I am
It's amazing
Get your hands off me
Get your hands off me
Get your hands off me
Your disdain for the Queen is hardly a secret
Is that a crime?
It's certainly a sign of disrespect
How far are you prepared to go, Madame de Noy?
The libel is the product of a warped mind
My mind, as you're well aware,
Maupar is far too straight
The public rooms have been scoured
Hundreds of courtiers questioned
And what have we found?
Nothing
What do we do now?
We move closer to home
Well, you have no choice
Very well, do it
Thank you, Maupar
Do you have a moment?
I'm working
I feel obliged to voice my concern
Do you now?
Your sense of duty truly knows no bounds, brother
What is it?
It's about the investigation
Have you even considered the possibility that Shatra is the father?
Your concern is unwarranted
Come on
You've seen the way he looks at her
The man is cuntstruck
The question that's on everyone's lips
Tell me
Is this an accurate depiction of the Duke de Charte?
Stop that
It's in the ballpark
Though I'm not sure the artist captures Antoinette in her best light
I wonder how she's taking it
She's not like us
She's a sensitive soul
Do I detect a male wishful longing?
Am I speaking to a man who has fallen in love?
Love is not a word I recognize
Lust, then
Primitive, insatiable lust
Senor, come with us
What's going on?
Thank you for coming to see me
Did I have a choice?
I invited you here because you're depicted in the Libell
Has it caused you distress?
On the contrary
It has lifted my spirits no end
Do you have any idea who may be responsible?
None at all
As the heir to the House of Orleans
Wouldn't you benefit from casting doubt on the Bourbon line?
It's not me who calls her the ostrich bitch
Why aren't you investigating the Bourbons?
I'm investigating everyone
This is an outrage
Our pal would spin in his grave
Ostrich bitch
Those words first came out of your mouth, did they not?
Dear Lord, have mercy
What will happen to us?
Bugger all, we're not criminals
But you must admit you said it
Yes
No
We admit nothing
You ought to be ashamed of yourself more about without us
You wouldn't be sitting in that chair
Oh, for which I am immensely grateful, Madame
Nevertheless, I intend to be thorough in my investigation
Are you responsible, directly or indirectly, for the Lindwell?
Perhaps inadvertently, we might
Be quiet
She only has herself to blame
Are you suggesting that there is some truth in the libel?
That is all we are prepared to say
Are you insane?
We can't be seen together
I only want to know how you are, my love
They won't give up
Not until they destroy me
It will all blow over, I promise you
Please, please, Judge
You can't stay
Imagine yourself drifting on a calm and sunlit river
As your body relaxes, you can let go
Drift and let go
Now, turn your thoughts to the source of your distress
How do you do this?
How do you manage to calm me down, even in the middle of this nightmare?
It's my job
When will you stop being so stubborn?
Accept a position in my household?
Hold her image in your mind
She is a small fly and you can flick her away
Try it now. Flick the polliniac fly away
There is somebody you have to meet, don't it?
Well, you're looking extremely flushed
Who is it? I'm intrigued
Dr. Mesmer
He was all the rage in Paris and now he is all the rage at Versailles
Dr. Mesmer is an imposter
He is a charming man
And what do you know about charming men, Superintendent?
Hmph
How do I look? Oh, don't answer
I've been eating for Austria
France? You've been eating for France?
France?
I'm sorry
Morpah has been interviewing Madame this afternoon
Well, I wouldn't be at all surprised if those vicious old goats were behind this
They would never do anything to hurt me
You, perhaps. They would revel in my downfall
It could be anyone
Come on, it can only be a member of your family
And what exactly makes you so certain about that?
It's obvious. To everyone, except for you
I need to know if there's any truth in it
Truth in what?
You and Charles
Your Majesty
Your Majesty
Good evening
Tell me, who's next in the firing line?
I don't want to talk about the investigation
Oh, what should we talk about then?
The weather
Shall we eat?
Yes, let's
Oh, Willa, you have something
I am not hungry
Oh, try this
Yeah, what are you good?
Have another oyster. You're eating for two now
I need you to keep digging
She might be hiding something
A shot, for example
Leave it to me
This will barely keep me in stockings
If you're looking for financial security
Why don't you take a position in her household?
A position? What do you suggest?
Lady of the bedchamber? Mistress of the rooms?
What more do you want?
I will accept nothing that requires me to grovel to the superintendent
You must be so excited about the new arrival
We are very happy
May I touch your bum?
I don't...
Isn't it a joy to be pregnant?
When did you last feel it kick?
I can't be certain, perhaps this morning
Well, I don't feel anything
No, nothing at all
Are you quite sure it's still alive?
I would have expected better of you, madam
Bravo
That was remarkably callous, even for you
Why should she have a baby if you won't let me have one?
Will you come in?
How are you feeling?
You know, I feel on top of the world
Please, please forgive me
Forgive you for what?
For accusing me of committing adultery or for your monstrous family?
Both
How is life at Versailles, madam?
It can be a lonely place, so far from your own family
It's been such a difficult time for you
The pain, suffering of a failed pregnancy
A strain on your marriage, my child
How is this relevant to your investigation?
It's been talk about some distance between you and Provence
But still, he is your husband
You clearly feel a great sense of loyalty towards him
Do I?
Casting doubt on the legitimacy of the heir would work to his advantage
If you suspect my husband, why don't you speak to him?
Oh, yes of course, how could I forget?
Monsieur is above the law, madame isn't
Nobody, apart from the king, is above the law
But only the king can interview his brother
If he feels there is reason to do so
I admit, my marriage is not as happy as I'd hoped
I admit to feeling lonely in this soulless place
And I admit to the grief of not being able to hold my own child
But I am not so bitter in my misfortune to accuse an innocent man
Why should I suffer the indignity of being interviewed? I'm your wife
Perhaps it was unwise to upset my brother
You upset him all the time
That's different
You should know that Mokhba was more interested in you than me
He can't touch me
Sir, there is news
What do you want?
Come on then, that's all right
Get off me!
A tip off enabled us to locate the printing press in the town
I can finally confirm that the court is now clean
Thank you, Mokhba, thank you
However, the original is still missing
So it can come back to haunt us
Who's behind this?
Oh no, no, don't take it personally
Versailles is a snake pit spewing out poison
The snakes generally end up destroying each other
If they don't destroy us first
We must narrow down the investigation
Is it?
On the other hand, the birth of a dauphin makes the crown slip further away from your brother's reach
What do you suggest?
We close in on them
The question of who is responsible looms large in my head
Provence or Chartres?
I think I know the answer
This was discovered in your apartment
Well, obviously it's been planted
You would say that, wouldn't you?
Whatever you may think of me, I am not capable of this
My feelings for her run far too deep
Are you confessing your love for my wife?
I'm pleading my innocence
That doesn't answer my question
I am not responsible for the Libel
But the evidence cannot be disputed
This is the original
Let me speak to him
You can't
He has been placed under armed guard
What is this really about, Louis?
Chartres's guilt?
Or your jealousy?
Does your loyalty to him come before your trust in me?
You owe me an apology
I have nothing to apologize for
My apartment was ransacked
What the hell were you playing at?
It wasn't a game
It was crystal clear from the start your wife's lover was responsible
One more word about my wife and you will regret it
How can you be so naive?
Not so naive, actually
Josephine's miscarriage?
There was never a pregnancy, was there?
If you can lie about that, what else are you capable of?
I refuse to believe for a second that he's guilty
Chartres is a scoundrel
I know him better than you do
Yes, of course
Just like he knew that Mesmer was a genius
You can tease me as much as you like, Inand
It's like water off a duck's back
You look pretty wet to me
Shut up!
Leave me alone
Do you want it?
Both!
Both of you
Thank you
You know you're all mine, Majesty
I can't change that
And what do I wish to try?
Please, I need you
I need your help
Dr. Mesmer, I'm overwhelmed with anxieties
I don't have the spirit to face them alone
Oh, but you do
The Princess de Lombard was simple to treat
Because she's suggestible
She likes what I call animal magnetism
And so delicate nature
In your case, it courses through your veins
And why am I so terrified?
Because you don't believe in your own strength
Trust your instincts and you will find it
We must have told someone! Who was it?
Why would I discuss my fake baby with another living soul?
Because you are a witless, hysterical fool!
Is that the work of a witless, hysterical fool?
You? Yes, me
No
No
No
No
Look at me
Look me in the eye and tell me, was it you?
No
Of course not
But unless you believe me, then what good is a clear conscience?
I believe you
You know how I feel about you, Antoinette?
Yes
You merely tolerate me
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Good work, Your Lad
To Madame Royale
To us, our positions are secure
For now
I have no doubt when we are another you will outlive your brother and become the King of France
Well, it won't be for lack of trying
Well, then I will be your queen
Dear God! I pray you'll be dead before then
We make a good team come in mr. the king has asked to see you urgently
I've been liberated to offer my heart
I felt congratulations to my queen.
Louis finally came to his senses.
I am so happy.
Have they found the bastard?
Not yet.
I don't believe you.
I give you my word.
It was all her.
I had nothing to do with it.
You are a liar.
I could have you both executed for treason.
Louis.
But I can't do that to my brother.
The court will be informed that a disgruntled
equity was arrested fleeing with the original engraving.
Thank you.
But don't think for a minute that I'm going to forgive you.
You may still be the heir to my throne,
but you will never play a role
in the government of this country.
Do you understand?
Yes.
Yes, Sire.
Sire.
Get out.
Get out.
Oh, she's so beauty.
Just like her mother.
My daughter's a balled in princess.
From the top of her head to the tips of her toes.
Of course.
Oh, Sarge, you're back.
How did you manage to slip the guards?
Oh, I persuaded them to release me into your custody.
I refuse to take responsibility for you.
However, this little one meets Madame Royale's governance.
You trust her with your child?
I trust her with my life.
She is just beautiful.
It's true.
It's true.
No, it's not true.
No, it's not true.
Yeah.
She's got your mouth.
It's unbelievable.
How could she let us down again?
I doubt she was planning to, Ma.
If she's anything like you,
this is the beginning of a long line of bourbon babies.
We will hold off on Bavaria.
Why?
We can't rely on France to send us troops
until our alliance is sealed.
And we can't wait any longer.
Prussia is closing in on my territory.
We can.
And we will.
When do I get to make a decision around here?
Not until I'm dead.
Let's go.
Mercy has informed me of the new arrival.
I implore you to stop wasting time, Tranette.
I can't wait another eight years
for you to deliver the dauphins.
I suppose there's a strange sort of comfort
in knowing who your enemies are.
They won't step out of line again.
Oh, my God!
Oh, she's moving!
Wait!
She's moving!
She's moving!
She's moving!
Ostrich bitch!
Ostrich!
I am delighted that you named the child after me.
But producing a daughter is like producing a mouse.
It counts for nothing in diplomatic relations.
It's time for you to do your duty to Austria, Tranette.
And that goes for you to do.
Ostrich bitch!
Ostrich bitch!
Ostrich bitch!