Montcourt declares he only knew her in passing, Marchal calls out his bullshit: but you knew she had malevolent intent. To which Montcourt sarcastically replies: it may have escaped your notice but everyone in this building has malevolent intent. Yes, it was common to talk about marriage that soon! Never forget. They look at each other for a moment, until Philippe looks away and mutters, Not that youd remember. Louis thinks, then slowly reaches into his jacket pocket, steps forward and takes Philippes hand then places that stone in the palm. We stake our claim or we are ploughed into the field. Lovely. ), I think your recaps are wonderful and I enjoy reading them every bit as much as I do watching the programme! She puts her foot in her mouth. In Paris, says Colbert. Either way, she's dead now. I have known your website for some time now but hadnt had much time to write a post until now. It is so reflective of the dilemma she has created for herself. Philippe of course blames Louis for Henriette's poisoning as he was the one who sent Henriette as an ambassador abroad even though everyone begged him not to. A brief scene follows, showing Rohan and the Dauphin sword playing and pretending a jolly game of war in the forest, thenwe are back to the Kings bedchamber where Henriette sleeps and Philippe is outside in the antechamber, brooding by the fireplace as Louis walks in. And we came here for a visit. I just rot an extremely long omment The death of someone so young was often attributed to poison. 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. I love these seemingly random yet distinct choices made by directors and production designers. poison, death and departures Versailles episode 10, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), The finale. Much kudos to Nomie Schmidt for a brilliantly sad scene, aided by the backing music and the strength and emotion of George Blagden and Alex Vlahos. He rapes his wife. Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. So anyways, off we go. He rolls in bed, his cheek on a bloodied pillow, and suddenly wakes, realises what it is and follows the trail to Louis bedchamber. Henriette, however, happens to be in love with the king and, more importantly, it seems he with her. Jules! Charming. Thank you so much for your in depth response to my question. If Id been in her shoes, I think Id have given a flat affirmative. The mortality rate was very high, thats why people had so many children so often. Henriette screams and they both surge to the door then suddenly stop. Ugh) and oh dear, the Chevalier looks so panicked, so worried by the Ducs appearance is it because he thinks people will start accusing him again of treason? Lord. We see his offer to help refused time and time again. 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. Or twenty, I suppose. keep him occupied in body and mind, adds Louis with a brief smile. Shes genuinely quite sweet, but tenacious something Im sure our Head of Security will appreciate). Louis, who never forgave a slight, always ensured that the guilty paid dearly. Lulz. . What? Louis replies how else was I to keep you close. Inside Versailles Henriette Sister of King Charles II of England, Henriette - known as Madame - is the wife of Philippe and the mistress of King Louis. They exchange silent looks for a moment, then Philippe says quietly, Do you remember our fort?. Montcourt to Marchal: You are a fool. Louis replies: And you are a MURDERER! Montcourt continues with the wrong man thing, but Louis will have none of it. The final review of the finaleof Versailles. NOT AT ALL acceptable in the eyes of pretty much everyone. And she did it willingly. Philippe: Because you told her to. Louis: Because she was born to it. Philippe: Because she loves you. Louis: if we do not have the English, we cannot attack the Dutch. The look on Philippes face is incredulous yes, Louis is talking war when his wife lies dying. Versailles 2015 - S01E10 - Bring the Garden Here (High MP4) (WEBM) (Aired: 14 Dec. 2015) Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Philippe and Henriette were forced into a marriage with someone they didnt love or care for. Such an angry king, and rightly so. Philippes distress is written all over his face, while Louis just looks angry, eyes flinty, mouth flat, jaw clenched. Philippe and Louis have all the best monologues and the writing is brilliant, so in character. Dieu. UGH, technology! For her lot to improve, she could only hope for things to happen. 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. He gives as good as he gets and so much worse. but it is later, after they already speak with the guards in the background. Montcourt turns and quickly leaves. I very much enjoyed reading them and especially liked your additional facts about the historical events and figures. Incest or homosexuality? Another scene now, with Rohan getting ready for his ride, and a servant girl by the name of Marie entering, demanding her money. In my opinion, I agree with Teresa. Louis stares out the window in the antechamber, servants bring in food, but Marchal suspects poisoning and sends it back until its safety can be confirmed. It is so interesting to watch, given a discussion I had on Twitter earlier with some fellow fans. Finally, a scene with the Chevalier!!! Im glad you like my reviews And I will most definitely continue on with reviewing S2. Heres a thought: what is your view to Claudine? Louis and her smile about it. In Versailles, Madame de Clermont is running round like a blue-arsed fly having discovered that her poison has gone missing. Louis orders the Versailles garden to be brought into Henriette's deathbed scene. Okay, Im gonna walk you through what I see, so bear with me. (its only 16mins and 50 seconds in not that I was counting *innocent whistle*) Filmed in the Chteau de Maisons in Maisons-Lafitte, in the Salon dHercule, he strides past Montcourt, demands to know what he is doing. 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. 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 Montespan banters but Louis doesnt bite. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. Henriette is viewed as property. Women were not allowed to practice medicine at that time and her father clearly disapproves, particularly as she grows more skilled and knowledgable than him. Philippe is the complete dysfunctional mess he is thanks to Louis (and their mother) and he would have my complete sympathy, were it not for his raping his wife in a fit of anger and jealousy. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien?, de Clermont went to a brothel to obtain poison and the love potion Lauren (Marchals henchwoman) tells him thats what she observed. Hold onto this moment, I told you. She stays. Philippe: And so do I.. Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case at all). To bring them over to us. Louis meanwhile, is disorientated (and by this time I am wondering where the guards are with all this noise, despite Marchal telling them not to disturb them). The advice you took came from only one source. the door opens, and Montespan enters. Then she says: can you feel my skin? And reaches out first to Louis, then Philippe. A yellow Spanish topaz, buried in the mud. the court was rife with extra-marital affairs involving married women as well as men, but still) but that does not mean Henriette could turn her feelings for Louis off at the touch of a wedding ring from a man she didnt choose or want. Season 1 | Season 2 Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This Page Add episode Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien? Louis pauses, shocked, Marchal grabs his belly, echoing that look, and Im all NOOOOOO! I think Philippe will always blame Louis for Henriette's death, and I can't see when they'll ever be reconciled again. She brought honour on herself and glory to our court. Thank you (and I agree with you on all pints!!! I cannot permit it, he says. Thank you! Nor can I hold her responsible for the fact that Louis uses her as a weapon against his brother. She is powerless. Philippe was the one in strident dissent! Louis: you are grieving. Philippe shakes his head: I grieve alone. Louis swallows then says: You will marry again. Philippe interjects: I simply want to live. Louis: It is your duty. Philippe hisses: I have had my fill of duty. The steps, the swinging of the arms, the movement of the coat and their cravats. This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. Louis strolls over to the fireplace and picks up a poker, calmly summarising whats happened on his roads, his people dying, attempts on his own life, and now his beloved Henriette. Philippe and Henriette are quite possibly the two people Louis loves most, and yet he uses and hurts them both repeatedly to get what he wants and because he is paranoid about his brother. The camera hovers over the prone Henriette then pans up from the bed, like we are her soul being released from her body. Then, as they both walk through the salon (Vaux de Vicomte again) and to the doors, the guards bar their way and Louis enters. *The only voice, your own. Montcourts eyes drop to Louis hand and suddenly he pulls a knife. Does all this excuse Philippe raping Henriette? After reading your review on epsiode 10, and reading that it ends with Philippe leaving Versailles, I thought back to epsiode one and the moment he finds Louis at his favorite spot in the woods. Okay, is Louvois just being a dick? I will try, but I trust you wont publish it if you find it too long. , Question, did real Louis also love Henriette, or was it unrequited? That was your promise to me. PERFECT. Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. I know times and attitudes were different then, but a person violated still feels violated, whether they are allowed to acknowledge it or not. I was merely pointing out how such treatment of his wife would hardly help warm her feelings towards him. He sees Louis. Bring the garden here, Louis commands * (YES I called this line too I am KING OF THE LAB! FOCUS. Something must be done! Louis demands and now NOW he is looking scared, helpless and not at all like the King. (*cries*), Bontemps goes to see Louis. He had mistresses, for example. 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). And it is on. He says quietly: She knew what she had to do. Monsieur de Reynaud is poisoned by an unknown entity. Right away, I am feeling negative towards them both, and yes, judgey about Henriette. but it would cause her too much pain. Claudine confirms poison and Louis huddles with his advisors: he wants to know if any English are at court. Claudine confirms: We have no choice. And even after watching both seasons 1 and 2 of Versailles, I wouldnt say that he loved her a lot but on the show it was to a certain degree. Point 7: Chevalier moves in on Henriette the moment her husbands back is turned.
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