. Anne, Hi Jules haha that last message should have ended (I agree with you on all POINTS) not pints . People lived for it, and reputations and lives could be ruined with one well-placed rumour. Just another way Louis is emasculating him, making him a laughing stock in French society. Montcourt looks nervous, says he doesnt know what he means. Yes, absolutely. According to the Savoyard ambassador, the king vowed that, if Henriette had indeed been poisoned, those involved would be tortured to death, including the chevalier de Lorraine, Philippes favourite, if he were implicated. Good idea, he says breathlessly. Yet you heard nothing. Louis and Philippe approach the bed, to the dying Henriette who looks really bad. Philippe is jealous. Seriously, he could have married her to any noble and they would have looked the other way at the cheating. So many questions.. let me see: did Fabien Marshal shoot Charlotte Parthanay, and if so, why? The first time we see Philippe is with his lover. BRILLIANT acting. Her mother (a french princess) is dead, and shes alone, probably the only English in the palace. Claudine then enters and grills Bontemps, the Queen and Philippe about the symptoms while Henriette gasps in pain on the bed. She seems like she has genuinely been brought in as a main character simply to drive the wedge deeper between Louis and Philippe, but not contribute anything herself to most of her scenes! the kiss between the Chevalier and Philippe happens after the war, after Philippe has seen Louis bring Henriette to the front. And so was she. Desire for glory. I will try, but I trust you wont publish it if you find it too long. So thats why I believe that the most that Louis felt for Henriette was that he only loved her a little or to some degree but not enough. Would you villify a slave because he hated his master or ran away simply because slavery was accepted at that time and slaves (much like women, little difference there) were considered nothing more than the property of their masters to do with as they please (again, just as a woman was to her husband)? Points 1 and 2: We establish that both people are in love with someone else. The rape scene was repugnant and Phillipes actions were out of character with the Phillipe we saw in the rest of the season. Were just waiting for it to take root., Now we are outside in an antechamber again, where Colbert is frantic that Henriette must be moved, that she cannot be treated in the Kings chamber. Claudine confirms: We have no choice. We now see Philippe asleep. For one thing, Anne of Austria, Henriette and the Comtesse de Scissons and even Louis XIV partly himself were in real life all part of a plan to distract the court and other gossip mongers from spreading further lies, gossip, rumors and to provide a cover up for Louis and Henriettes affair which was more of a fling than an actual full fledged affair. The writers do it over and over again, in tiny little ways that is infuriating (Philippe with his sad puppy eyes Nooooo!) but afte I cliked submit my comment didnt appear. Menu. Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction - and other times, period dramas take a little artistic license . Henriette, however, happens to be in love with the king and, more importantly, it seems he with her. ), Back to Louis outside his bed chamber, where Henriettes screams of pain can be heard. You have never been a man whos true. Something must be done! Louis demands and now NOW he is looking scared, helpless and not at all like the King. Despite being a dab hand at treating people who have been poisoned, the doc announces that she . Louis is calm but angry: then you set yourself against me. Philippe pauses, looks incredibly sad for a moment, then briefly nods. Montcourt 10 episodes, 2015 Gilly Gilchrist . I will also add that while Louis uses her to hurt Philippe in a very deliberate and calculated manner, I dont believe that is Henriettes intent at all. Because Sophie steals any scene shes in with Henriette, hands down, and she even maintains a presence with Montespan, too, though Montespan is clearly the dominant one in most dynamics (the Chevalier excluded, of course swans fat flippers come to mind!) However, the bible does say something about a man being expected to marry his brothers widow. They talk about whats happening Marchal is questioning people, and Sophie was taken in that morning. *That should have read historical figures not historical characters! Henriette says a glorious death in battle would not displease him. He looks nervous and steps to Cassel, but Cassel rises and bows, along with everyone, as Louis enters. You can ask to reproduce it, though - just contact me. I first read your reviews right after watching the entire series and then again after recently rewatching all 30 ep again. but it would cause her too much pain. It is so interesting to watch, given a discussion I had on Twitter earlier with some fellow fans. Marchal is still ordering: Get his Majesty to safety, at once! His guards rush in to remove him, they scuffle and Louis yells: get your hands off me! Such an angry king, and rightly so. We must get the king and the queen and yourself to safety at once. And the penny drops for Bontemps, his look of dismay so clear. In the early hours of 30 June, she died. Jacques 10 episodes, 2015 . Colbert tries to push his point when Louis enters. There was no indication of poisoning, so death was attributed to cholera morbus caused by corrupt and boiling bile, which had led to gangrene in the entrails and other parts of the lower abdomen. Learn how your comment data is processed. While making this video i was inspired by the scene when Henriette talks about her first mask ball. Trusting Philippe and involving him in the running of France would make him a better, stronger king. he is troubled, hearing Montcourts whispers in his head: When we are the kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend. and so on. Excellent. I very much enjoyed reading them and especially liked your additional facts about the historical events and figures. Stars: George Blagden, Alexander Vlahos, Tygh Runyan Director(s . Louis: And that makes you a liar.. Montcourt is confused. No. And laudanum as a sedative was much used at the time. Nice one, Montcourt. Off they stride with purpose and a couple of guards, through the gorgeous corridors (shot in the gorgeous Vaux Le Vicomte) and with ominous background music to set the mood. He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. Not sure and he leaves. Thank you! His face may be handsome but now he just reminds me of a ferret. I especially like the pairing of her and Marchal. There is no change. Why is his passion for the man he loves to be forgiven and Henriettes passion for the man she loves to be used against her? Your email address will not be published. Philippe, despite their mutual loathing, was upset and distraught, so suspicion then fell to the absent Chevalier de Lorraine, who at the time was still in exile in Rome. No one enters. but the show never uses his name, referring to him only as his title of Chevalier, probably to avoid confusion . And in 1671 during Louis three day visit to the Prince de Conds Chteau de Chantilly, the Master of Festivities and Pleasures Franois Vatel killed himself over the late delivery of fish, and Louis was quickly hustled away (as shown in the wonderful 2000 Gerard Depardieu movie, Vatel)), So we see Claudine striding to the bedchamber but her way is barred. Such an angry outpouring from Louis, however, would have been out of character and no one else reported that he said any such thing. Still with the playing of games, the half-truth words. He expressed his doubts to the grief-stricken Charles II, who earnestly believed that his sister had been murdered. Henriette feels nothing for Philippe, he not having put any more effort into endearing himself to her than she to him and he also complicating things for her where Louis is concerned. plus its almost as if he has something to say, to hide. I think the problem with him is that we still miss a decent biography, taking into accounts ALL sources and not only the same, always the same stuff as Saint-Simon and such. That is exactly what I would be thinking. He advances on Montcourt, who is looking a little shell shocked. This moment echoes the first from the opening scene in Episode One, where the traitors rush in on the pretext of getting Louis safely away. This girl is familiar she was at Henriettes bedside as the princess related the story of her first masked ball to Sophie. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. I know times and attitudes were different then, but a person violated still feels violated, whether they are allowed to acknowledge it or not. He is always the king, while Philippe gives his emotions (somewhat) free rein. I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your reviews and will keep reading them through saison 2. He cripples himself with his own paranoia. Louvois has been a kind of double agent all along, directed by Louis himself to assume the role of critic and conspirator. Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. UGH. Its emotionless. Looking forward to Season 2!! A side-note: On Sophie. Henriette gasps, crying and in pain. There is your music.. Theyve always known. He cares for her, but anytime he has to choose between Chevalier and her, he always choose the former. Hi, Beating your wife was also quite legal, acceptable and, indeed, expected. Is she a villain for this because of the thinking of the day? Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. Panoramica: After crushing the Protestants and thwarted Leto, Louis feels invincible. Heres a thought: what is your view to Claudine? So that would perhaps put affair-with-sister-in-law a half tick closer to pardonable than homosexuality, which is wholly and completely condemned in the bible. Perfectly written line is delivered perfectly by perfect actor. keep him occupied in body and mind, adds Louis with a brief smile. They have some banter, and Rohan invites the boy to play a game A game of war? The Dauphin says excitedly. This is Louis in control, in power, and he delivers a malevolent, threatening banter that is fabulous to see. Who was that mysterious man in the mask of Apollo who dan. Photograph: BBC. ! Louis is stunned: Why are you casting all this rage at me? Philippe: Because you deserve it. And Louis is left in the salon, framed by the door, the guards, and looking incredibly vulnerable and alone. Anne, Hi Jules Princess Henriette was born on 16 June 1644, on the eve of the Second Battle of Newbury during the Civil War, at Bedford House in Exeter, a seat of William Russell, 5th Earl of Bedford (1613-1700), who had recently returned to the Royalist side. THIS. The two Ms still fight, and Louis approaches, holding the poker. He should be he has not given up either of their names for the part they played in his arrest. #JesusTakeTheWheel What a scene. Its stoic. Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. Thatd do it. Do you even think hed allow her to end things? She causes her father distress, embarasssment, hurt. And one day, brother, one day they will. But of course, she wants to know what happened to her mother in exchange for that information. After their conversation about stealing Philippes glory and the fact that Louis never liked sharing. Whats wrong? did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? Im glad you like my reviews And I will most definitely continue on with reviewing S2. I certainly cant say for certain what the writers intent was with that scene, but in this writers opinion it is multilayered a) to show Philippes slow growing resentment towards his brother: he says I want a boy, just like my brother. The writers could have written a scenario where Henriette willingly sleeps with Phillipe to make Louis jealous and to provide in an explanation in the event she becomes pregnant. He sent poison to Paris, where it passed through several hands before ending up in the jug containing the chicory water. Speculation that Henriette had been poisoned began straight away. Another possibility is that Henriette suffered from anorexia nervosa, which is often characterised by increasing frailty and hyperactivity; the summer of 1670 had been particularly hot and Henriette would swim in the river; unable to sleep, she walked in the gardens at night. The writers want us to think that evrry time they had kids, he had to rape her? I let a wolf back into my barn! Montcourts hand slides to his hip, Marchal sees this (good Chief of Police *pets his pretty head*) and Montcourt still denies, Louis accuses him of poisoning Henriette. I really enjoy your reviews. Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. NOT I dont want you to die, (that comes later) she says my problems cannot be solved, you know that. Way to avoid his question. And she is the only one who knew who prepared Henriettes chicory water. Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? In Ep 3, I believe this is the first time we see the painting, it is in Louiss chambers, to the left of the fireplace on an easel on the floor. And then Marchal throws Montcourts words back at him: and when we are the Kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend, right? Yessss. Yes, it was the thinking of that time but wouldnt that make her a victim of circumstances, rather to be pitied than villified? Oh, and she was the one who prepared Henriettes tea. Also, Louiss eyes are wet earlier than you recount, namely in the first shot after she says can you hear the flowers? Well, my thought is Philippe angrily claiming his conjugal rights may well have happened before. Is it fair? How do we find the poisoner? But Sophie declares she has no life: what her mother told her was a lie. No wonder Philippe feels the need to claim what is his. Louis continues to yell: because without me this country will consume itself in nobles squabbles. He paces. YAAAAAY! It can be quite shocking to us, but pretty much most children died before adulthood people mourned, mirrors were covered and a service held, but some didnt wait more than a few days before picking themselves up and going off to the next party or ball or soiree. Nup. We see a lovely shot of Versailles outside, then cut to the Kings bedchamber, where the flowers and hedges are neatly arranged around to the bed. Yes, she says and does little things that hurt Philippe, but he does the same and muchoh so much!worse to her. I think he has done his younger brother irreperable harm and, at times, I wonder if he wouldnt throw Philippe to the wolves if it suited him or France. Of course not. Henriette is viewed as property. And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. I also cannot figure out why Louis and others speak freely in front of the guards when even they are unsure of their loyalty. She is used by the king to hurt his brother. Dieu. Now, seeing as sister-in-law wasnt even a thing then, this would be like actually shagging your sister. And if you reread my words very carefully, you might realise that I never once touched on the legality of it. Henriette screams and they both surge to the door then suddenly stop. If you have to, just close your eyes and think of France. The fact that she doesnt particularly want to anyway (to say no, that is) is because she is deeply in love with Louis and always has been and because her husband makes zero effort to endear himself to her. The camera then cuts to Rohan, drinking and brooding in his room, absently stabbing the table with a knife as he glares at a portrait of Louis-as-a-boy (which is a gorgeous portrait and includes Philippe, apparently in a private collection and attributed to artist Charles Beaubrun. And Louis is still on a roll, caught up in his speech about grandeur and nobility and the endurance of a legacy: .the song we sing here, brother, I mean it to be played forever. And suddenly, as he stares at Philippe, his face alight with the emotion of a true believer, the cries of Henriette are heard. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles.. First to Henriette, and after she was poisoned, to Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess of the Palatinate. The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. We now see Philippe, so resigned, with tears down his cheeks, then Louis with a no, this is NOT happening. look on his face, eyes still dry. Point 5: Ah, Henriettes remark about Philippes glorious death in battle. Which one? Louis asks. I hope the surgery went well, Heather! Historically, poison was definitely suspected in Henriettes death and briefly, heres how it went down: It was 1670 and Henriette was pissed off she couldnt be with Louis at Versailles, and of course Monsieur knew this, so he ordered her to accompany him to Saint Cloud. At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. She had always been painfully thin and Louis once tactlessly referred to her as the bones of the Holy Innocents. Like only a brother can. Philippelooks into the fire, whispers, I was so proud of you. My bed your last stop before retiring. Bontemps moves her along. Jules! Of his power, of his country. This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. (Historical note: this happened and wasnt at all odd) The door suddenly opens, the Queenis standing there. One witness observed that Henriette looked like a dressed corpse upon whom someone had put some rouge, while others thought she had death painted on her face. I know this coming years later, but to Theresa THANK YOU SO MUCH. Now that *would* be naive. The sad irony here is, I do think Louis cares very much for Philippe but he cannot let his armour of paranoia down enough to recognise Philippes loyalty and the fact that he can trust his brother. Vatel (with Uma Thurman and Gerard Depardieu). You said everything that should have been pointed out a long time ago, with counterpoints and parallels that shone a light on some arguments and favoritism that , within the context of the show not history, were just mind boggling. Oh, Louis most definitely would choose France over his brother. If anything, his expression pays deference to her status as a princess, hes contemplating his own mortality. Bontemps says: protocol demands that if the air is impure and if you are at risk, you must leave immediately. (this is true) Marchal strides in to take command. Easily tired, she withdrew whenever the party stopped for the night, usually going straight to bed. When we are the kings enemy, we must make him believe we are his friend. Im genuinely having real trouble understanding your position here. poison, death and departures Versailles episode 10. Pot, meet kettle. Not long to go now, and we are with Marchal, who lies in bed, wakes suddenly and touches his stomach wound, which bleeds through the bandage. Or because she cant look him in the eye and admit it? She puts her foot in her mouth. Louis asks Henriette to spy on her husband and she does not refuse. I risked my life for your vanity, to rescue your wifes dowry. Louis: I acted for France because I AM FRANCE! Philippe remains stoic this time its Louis getting angry and we know why. Toodles. Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. Point 10: The abnoxious snog in front of Henriette. The sudden onset of Henriettes illness, the severe pain and the short time between the onset of her symptoms and her death suggested to her contemporaries that she had been poisoned. The camera pans up and it is a truly magnificent sight, flowers everywhere. I can see where the series cliffhanger is heading, besides the obvious unmasking of Rohan as a traitor. Henriette wanted to go!). These scenes are odd for me to watch, but by now, I have totally put aside any frustration when the show deviates from what I know of the actual history. Is that understood? and pushes past them. And Louvois being the pompous ass he is, says haughtily: Before you speak to me, I suggest you speak to the king. Marchal: I am his Majestys eyes and ears, Msieur Louvois. then goes into the bedchamber. First off let me say that I absolutely love your reviews of Versailles, Ms. Jules. Horrible man. In any case, Philippe is Louis victim but definitely NOT Henriettes. ), I think your recaps are wonderful and I enjoy reading them every bit as much as I do watching the programme! See above comments about Henriettes powerlessness as a woman. Both of them were in love with other people when they were forced to marry and they both were aware of that. It is Louis, and not Henriette, whom I see as the one who does the greatest harm to Philippe. King Louis is in a bit of a pickle. The characters almost act as it never happened. In Paris, says Colbert. Montcourt tried to tell me the same. I came across your reviews and I read each one after viewing an episode. Philippe was there in the woods and saved Louis from the wolves, but at the end of season one hes left Versailles. At the time of his birth, his parents had been married for 23 years. Then Philippe walks out, still dressed in his nightshirt and robe, barefoot. Glad to see he lives on, at least for awhile. A day later, I was hooked. I think it would be naive of us to assume that was the first (or only) time that happened. throughout the show, we see Louis attempts to belittle and emasculate Philippe. Philippe weeps. Philippe turns to the guards, stands patiently at the crossed pikes as Louis stares at his back. Societal expectations do not alter basic human reality. Finally, a scene with the Chevalier!!! You did this to her. Louis looks shocked: Brother. Philippe will have none of it: We warned you. In every possible way. .. now, I am not saying that Colbert is implying Philippe poisoned his wife, but it sure sounds like it. and to Marchal in his office, interrogating Montcourt. She gasps and the priest enters silently. It is only since the end of the 20th centuary up to present day that wives can now shout rape, I know of a woman in the 60s that had a baby and had to be stitched, her husband cut her stitches out and raped her. Louis turns in slow-mo, the expression on his face revealing nothing. Philippe is no more vulnerable to the hurt and damage done to him than she is to the hurt and damage done to her, simply because he is a man with rights and she is a woman with no rights. Montcourts eyes drop to Louis hand and suddenly he pulls a knife. Yep. What a pain! However, I do have a comment to make about your previous post that you believed that Louis loved Henriette, however I dont completely agree with you on this one. What the king wants, the king gets. you wanted to make it your castle. Then, as they both walk through the salon (Vaux de Vicomte again) and to the doors, the guards bar their way and Louis enters. Le Roi Danse, which is all about the rise and fall of Lully, Louis XIVs court composer (French, but hard to find with English subtitles). Okay, Im gonna walk you through what I see, so bear with me. Louis is greeted by Bontemps in his chambers, who enquires about Henriettes health. Versailles - Stagione 3 Episodio 10. The Queen rushes to her side as she collapses and Louis commands Bontemps to fetch his doctor. We see this SO MANY TIMES it becomes frustrating and sad. Such was the hygiene of 17th century France. He gets up and leaves, walking through the corridors with a candelabra. Louis approaches and she wakes. Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. Historically, poison was definitely suspected in Henriette's death and briefly, here's how it went down: It was 1670 and Henriette was pissed off she couldn't be with Louis at Versailles, and of course Monsieur knew this, so he ordered her to accompany him to Saint Cloud. Totally inappropriate time to mention it. It is one or the other. Philippe replies calmly: You acted out of pride. It was Season 1. Henriettes physicians diagnosed colic and assured her that she would soon recover, but it was clear that she was dying. Thank you (and I agree with you on all pints!!! She finally asks. This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. I love it). Next morning and Louis opens the shutters on a sleeping Montespan (aside here: Louis has a habit of walking in on people sleeping or in a state of undress. Bring the garden here, Louis commands * (YES I called this line too I am KING OF THE LAB! I realise that you are not a fan of the historical figure but I am speaking strictly of the character. You clever, clever bastard. Today you get the chance to kill a king! While hes saying this, Marchal behind them is taking out a knife, and suddenly he slides it across the floor, and Louis picks it up, and Montcourt lunges another candlestick is involved.. OMG And then Louis grabs Montcourt from behind and sinks the knife into him! In my opinion, I agree with Teresa. And even after Louis became tired of Louise, he didnt run back to Henriettes arms either, instead he turned to Montespan who became his next mistress. Thank you so much for your in depth response to my question. Claudine Masson Fabien Marchal Henriette of England Henriette and Montespan Fabien and Sophie Isabella Braganza Claudine and Fabien Marie-Thrse and Montespan Versailles (series) Sophie de Clermont Philippe of France Henriette and Louis Philippe and Liselotte's Wedding Chevalier and Henriette Categories Philippes distress is written all over his face, while Louis just looks angry, eyes flinty, mouth flat, jaw clenched. Louis smacks it away with the poker, Marchal steps in, Montcourt grabs a candlestick. I find it interesting that Louis feels the need to add: she came to find me, to put the doubt on Montespans face to rest. But enough with this. You! He points and accusing finger. . Not so much. And suddenly Philippe is the calm one, says gently, brother and the look on his face, as the tears trickle gently down his cheeks the quiet sadness as Louis stares at him, then his realisation that this is it. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. UHGGH. Protocol demands that he stays, Philippe says tightly. What to expect from the future? When Marchal goes down and Montcourt takes the knife, Louis lunges, some more fighting with Marchal again entering the fray.. and then OMG Marchal is stabbed!!! Is Philippe such a child and so lacking in self-restraint that he cant wait a few extra moments until they, too, were behind closed doors? You admit her situation is unfair and certainly, she is powerless where her husband (and Louis) are concerned and yet, simply because of the screwed up thinking of the day, the thinking that removed a womans personhood and reduced her to mere property, she is the villain for not being able to love a man who ignores her and rapes her? This doesnt do good for her position, unloved by her husband and no one would stand at her side, should French and English go to war. The moment stretches and Claudine shakes her head: she will not survive the poison. We see a shot of Philippe and Louis: Philippe is stunned and mega sad. Pretty sure he was not the one who did the poisoning thing. I think that if he really loved Henriette that much, he wouldnt have gotten over her so quickly and easily, once they dangled a pretty, young blonde newcomer court lady to distract him. Kill him, then me, and blame it on him. Henriette portrayed by Pierre Mignard, 17th century, Henriette, Duchesse d'Orlans, the sister-in-law of Louis XIV, took a drink of her usual chicory water and immediately clutched her side, crying out in pain.
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