What a pain! Totally inappropriate time to mention it. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. 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. I just discovered Versailles this week and watched it in quick succession!!! My loyalty still lays with Philippe as her husband, he has a right to lay claim to his wife. In walks Philippe, now fully dressed (and what a fine figure he is!) for all of these. Its emotionless. 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. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Henriette has become seriously ill, it might be poison and she is the sister of the King of England. My apartment has no pisspot and I do hate to urinate in the stairwells. The Chevalier: Never stopped you before. (teeheehee) They are interrupted by the Duc de Cassel (who is looking even rougher and more filthy than usual. My loyalty still lays with Philippe as her husband, he has a right to lay claim to his wife. Episodio 10. Either way, she's dead now. Aaaaaand now. Montespan banters but Louis doesnt bite. Henriette mentions the issues she has with the Chevalier. And Louis coming out the good guy. I have some questions. Louis, who never forgave a slight, always ensured that the guilty paid dearly. <3 <3 I love the outfit on the fashion doll that we see when Philippe and Lorraine flounce into the salon full of cloth and trinkets, and later we see that same coat on Philippe as they stroll the gardens :), Your email address will not be published. Philippe and Louis have all the best monologues and the writing is brilliant, so in character. Nothing. As Montcourt is delivering this little speech, the camera angle singles out the massive symbolism in the shot: the angels on his leather sash belt. *IMAGERY KLAXON*, Next scene Marchal is riding furiously through the forest , no mood music, no sound, and he then bursts into Rohans rooms with guards, only to find the servant Marie on the floor, her wrist slashed with a knife. Colbert tries to push his point when Louis enters. ? Colbert and Louvois look considerably worried. We awarded it to you for bravery. Incest or homosexuality? I am a friend. And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. Henriette is viewed as property. I could never love you more. Get Marchal pissed at you. HOW DID THEY DO THAT SO PERFECTLY??? Although Lord Montagu accepted this, he had misgivings. I also read your discussion between yourself and Teresa about episode 10. It is a controlled grief. But it is kept behind closed doors. Absolutely enjoyed your recap of the finale. I love it). Seriously, he could have married her to any noble and they would have looked the other way at the cheating. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien? In Paris, says Colbert. We are back at the sickbed, where Henriette sleeps and Montespan silently weeps at the bed. 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. The opening episode of Versailles season two featured fortune tellers and laser beams. FOCUS. 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. And Marchal sees this too, his eyes flicking down to focus on them, then showing us aflashback of the dying girl, Charlotte de Parthanay, whom he held in his arms in Episode Three, where she says she saw angels. The best visual of the whole episode. Anyhow, just wanted to say Its just that his anger and upset (and yes, jealousy I think) affects him so much, because its just another way for his brother to control and belittle him, make him less. Moreover, two years later, Louis invited Lorraine back to court and into the royal favour, which he would not have done had he believed Lorraine was the murderer. And one day, brother, one day they will. Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. Do you even think hed allow her to end things? Also it will set Louis in a collision with Phillipe who did not want his wife to go to England for the negotiations. Sorry to jar you There are just some things I couldnt overlook, and I admit I was looking at Henriettes character so closely, to see if the screenwriters would sweeten her up from her historical figure. we then learn Henriette is Philippes wife. you wanted to make it your castle. Marchal is surprised but pleased: attracting the flies to the paper. You are both the angels at my shoulder, says Louis, which reminds Marchal of the Parthenays and Montcourt. At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. Philippe adds: .or two, perhaps. And he strides off. Of course, nothing happened and the doctors said colic but nine hours later, she was dead. Heres a thought: what is your view to Claudine? You! He points and accusing finger. But lets compare: Henriette is jealous. He has poisoned all of them. And Rohan chuckles and I well. Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. She was merely being used by the man she was in love with. Louvois has been a kind of double agent all along, directed by Louis himself to assume the role of critic and conspirator. Point 3: Good question, which is the greater sin? b) To show a glimpse of vulnerability for Henriette because for all her power, she is still the property of her husband and can be treated as such. Philippe: my brother always trusted you. Claudine: I am honoured. Philippe whispers: I dont believe I know what it feels like. .. Emo Philippe, so dark and tortured! Henriette, Duchesse dOrlans, the sister-in-law of Louis XIV, took a drink of her usual chicory water and immediately clutched her side, crying out in pain. And the only reason she is such a powerful weapon against Philippe is because Philippe views her as nothing more than his property to do with as he wishes. when Philippe asks if he were to die, her troubles would be solved. But his treatment of her does make me think, rather than an actual person, the writers have quite subtly used her as a tool: she is the only person Philippe can take his frustrations out on he knows she loves Louis, and at that point Louis is still very much in love with her Philippe knows this, and punishes Louis the only way he can, but punishing his mistress. Henriette screams and they both surge to the door then suddenly stop. He certainly is darker, more angry and violent than he was in real life. Your email address will not be published. This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. But Marchal continues calmly. The king himself suspected that Henrietta might have been poisoned and ordered an autopsy to be carried out. Why is this 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. And what better way to keep Louis safe than have his Head of Security plant one of his spies in his bed? Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In the case of Versailles, That she could feel no affection for the man she was forced to marry, a man who could never feel anything for her and who also raped her, is not at all surprising (even while considering that marital rape was acceptable at that time). 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. Then he looks to Rohans hand tapping on the stone, decorated with a ring and the penny drops. Noemie Schmidt: Yes, totally stuck. No one leaves. The cost is justified a hundred fold! ..And Philippes face that little sigh, the look he is incredulous. He cripples himself with his own paranoia. And suddenly Marchal has his ah-HA moment. did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? She doesnt want to speak of him. Its stoic. Bontemps is a little freaked: Th-this is highly irregular, your Majesty. But the IDGAF expression on the Queens face is priceless. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Moreover, we cant fault her anymore for continuing her relationship with Louis (as if she would have had the power to end it anyway) than we can Philippe for continuing his with the Chevalier. Im merely suggesting you might save some time. Marchal persists, pointing out that Louvois always disagrees frequently and loudly with the Kings decisions. Versailles - Stagione 3 Episodio 10. Then he says I pay you to spy on others, not on me. . Again, so so love your words. Hi Jules, I must thank you for your detailed writeup of all ten episodes of Versailles. So anyways, off we go. Anything Henriette had done to Philippe, he had done to herand worse. Cassel passes him and bows. Eg; Louis shuts him (from preventing Henrietta to go to England) up by releasing Chevalier. Or twenty, I suppose. It was generally believed that she had been poisoned by one of her husband's friends, but historians have concluded that she died of natural causes, perhaps of a ruptured appendix. He rolls in bed, his cheek on a bloodied pillow, and suddenly wakes, realises what it is and follows the trail to Louis bedchamber. We see Henriette asleep in the bed. 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. After doing an excellent job negotiating an alliance with England against the Dutch (which was then promptly overturned), Henriette returns to Versailles just in time to be poisoned and die in blood-soaked agony. At least there is a modicum of decorum. Philippe looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. I was more appalled at Louis seeming lack of concern for his brothers life. UHGGH. Only Versailles is now about as sexy as Robot Wars. I do. He gets up and leaves, walking through the corridors with a candelabra. I especially like the pairing of her and Marchal. This is clearly frustrating for Bontemps, this is against all protocol, and Bontemps is nothing if a creature who takes comfort (and even enjoys) the routine of protocol. How can people not see Rohans calculating glances, his sly little looks? yet so satisfying to watch because.. yeah. Oh, Lord receive me she softly says, opens her eyes can you hear that? IDK??? Toodles. Just airing in the U.S. and Im having surgery Friday so I dont know if Ill catch it. 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. However, lets assume they are both equally dire sins. Finally, did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? Ita all so quick, and beautifully choreographed. Do you believe these women feel less pain and violation because the behaviour is condoned by the society in which they live? She later dies in her bed. We see his offer to help refused time and time again. Excellent. In which case, I dont blame her one bit! Im genuinely curious to know why you consider Philippe the victim and Henriette the traitor in that relationship. Lovely. A rant about the UK press and their Versailles reviews. But of course, she has no power to rid herself of him, so his death would be her only chance. Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. I have heard many say they see angels before they die. (Ahhh! even if it turned out his brother was the poisoner. , Question, did real Louis also love Henriette, or was it unrequited? I kind of doubt it). the first time we see Henriette is with Louis, and Louis mentions her husband. Grrrr well Im not writing all that over again. Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case at all). So Louis sequesters the palace. She is a toy left to gather dust on the shelf and which Louis has taken from him just to prove that he can. I am a true friend of the king. but Louis knows. Copyright 2023 History Today Ltd. Company no. 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)? Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Another suggestion is that she had porphyria, although she displayed none of its symptoms. Thanks for the correction I listened to that audio over and over but couldnt quite get the last word! Henriettes liver and intestines were found to be badly corrupted, while her duodenum, gall bladder and the lower portion of her abdomen were filled with evil-smelling bile.