0:00:02 > 0:00:06This programme contains some scenes of a sexual nature
0:00:08 > 0:00:16DRUMMING
0:00:24 > 0:00:26You said the Dutchmen invented this?
0:00:26 > 0:00:28They are useful at some things.
0:00:29 > 0:00:31Shame about that infernal drumming.
0:00:31 > 0:00:34Our scouts say their numbers have swollen.
0:00:35 > 0:00:36Ready the men.
0:00:36 > 0:00:39Sire, inclement weather presents further challenges.
0:00:39 > 0:00:42Can't you taste the tang of victory in the mist?
0:00:45 > 0:00:50Besides, making history is all about timing...
0:00:54 > 0:00:56THEY SHOUT
0:00:56 > 0:00:57..and having God on your side.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08# I'm the king of my own land
0:01:14 > 0:01:18# Facing tempests of dust
0:01:18 > 0:01:22# I'll fight until the end
0:01:27 > 0:01:29# Creatures of my dreams
0:01:29 > 0:01:32# Raise up and dance with me
0:01:41 > 0:01:43# Now and forever
0:01:44 > 0:01:48# I'm your king. #
0:02:16 > 0:02:19- Corpus Christi.- Amen.
0:02:24 > 0:02:25- Corpus Christi.- Amen.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28All this praying gives me an ache in the belly.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33Looks like old Delbart might beat you to the latrine.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35Just acquired a vineyard near Limoges, apparently.
0:02:35 > 0:02:39Had a party to celebrate, been sampling his new assets all night.
0:02:39 > 0:02:40Corpus Christi.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46Corpus Christi.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48HE GROANS
0:02:49 > 0:02:51CROWD MURMURS
0:03:03 > 0:03:07I wanted to share my little adventure with Father Pascal.
0:03:12 > 0:03:15You brag of such a cowardly act?
0:03:15 > 0:03:18That priest put up quite a fight for a man of peace.
0:03:18 > 0:03:22His dying words would make a nun blush.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24This does not concern me.
0:03:24 > 0:03:25You killed him.
0:03:26 > 0:03:27How dare you.
0:03:28 > 0:03:31You said you wanted rid of him.
0:03:31 > 0:03:32I did not wish his murder.
0:03:32 > 0:03:37You know more than anyone what it takes to live in Versailles.
0:03:37 > 0:03:43So I hereby wipe my conscience clean and deposit poor Father Pascal's cruel demise onto yours.
0:03:52 > 0:03:58Before he departed this life, I persuaded him to pen a missive.
0:03:58 > 0:04:02A farewell note. Quite touching.
0:04:02 > 0:04:06It seems he couldn't spend another day without the affection of his true love...
0:04:08 > 0:04:09..the Queen.
0:04:16 > 0:04:17Hm.
0:04:19 > 0:04:24My investigation has concluded that Lord Delbart was poisoned at
0:04:24 > 0:04:27a select gathering in his own rooms.
0:04:27 > 0:04:29Then we must control what happens in private.
0:04:29 > 0:04:32It is hard to conceive of further action,
0:04:32 > 0:04:35having already curtailed so much public folly.
0:04:35 > 0:04:40After Father Pascal, another man was murdered at my feet.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43In the house of God.
0:04:43 > 0:04:48We could consider rationing wine, a restriction on gambling,
0:04:48 > 0:04:50perhaps a curfew.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53But we must control what happens in private.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55That could be difficult to enforce, Your Majesty.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06The very heart of France has a reputation for indulgence and sin.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09By the King's return,
0:05:09 > 0:05:12I vow that it shall be a haven of temperance and piety.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26Only a Spaniard would try to stop the French from drinking wine.
0:05:28 > 0:05:29HE COUGHS
0:05:33 > 0:05:36What action do you propose in pursuit of the poisoner?
0:05:36 > 0:05:39There's only one person I know with the acuity for that.
0:05:54 > 0:05:56Your presence is needed in Versailles.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00The King has asked for me?
0:06:00 > 0:06:03The palace is consumed with poison. I fear for its very soul.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09I will try again to reason with the King.
0:06:10 > 0:06:11I owe him nothing.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14You are the only one who can cure this disease.
0:06:14 > 0:06:21Go find another scapegoat. I'm leaving to start a new life.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24I'm taking Claudine with me.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33It's hard to imagine Her Majesty in that position, I know.
0:06:33 > 0:06:38But, well, who can deny there is something enticing about a man in a soutane?
0:06:38 > 0:06:39GIGGLING
0:06:39 > 0:06:42Oh, madame, you have missed the best gossip.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44My presence was requested elsewhere.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47Really? With company more stimulating than ours?
0:06:48 > 0:06:50The Queen asked to see me.
0:06:53 > 0:06:54Excuse me.
0:06:58 > 0:07:00What services did she require?
0:07:00 > 0:07:03If she is with child, it must be an immaculate conception.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07Not my services, as such.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09So what did she want from you?
0:07:11 > 0:07:12To be her friend.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16It's not very subtle of her, is it?
0:07:16 > 0:07:18Please do not doubt my loyalty, madame.
0:07:18 > 0:07:22My private knowledge of you shall remain so, I promise.
0:07:22 > 0:07:25You are too principled for your own good.
0:07:31 > 0:07:34This one is from Madame de Montespan, sire.
0:07:35 > 0:07:36Later, perhaps.
0:07:45 > 0:07:46You know, sire,
0:07:46 > 0:07:50it takes a brave king to sample the modest life of a soldier.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52The court can exercise my patience.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55I was hoping battle might be a tonic.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57But sleep remains elusive, as ever.
0:07:59 > 0:08:02You do not fear for your safety, sire?
0:08:02 > 0:08:03No, in fact.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05At least here it is clear who your enemy is.
0:08:09 > 0:08:10I had lost my way.
0:08:11 > 0:08:16But this is the path of God so I will be in the palm of his hand while I'm at war.
0:08:17 > 0:08:19And he will watch over Versailles.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30By order of the Queen - the salons are closed.
0:08:38 > 0:08:39The salons are closed.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54GASTON: This place is turning into a prison, not a palace.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58No parties, no concerts, salons.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03It's impossible to get a glass of wine, never mind exert influence.
0:09:04 > 0:09:06You must learn patience.
0:09:08 > 0:09:12You have gained favour back in court, have you not?
0:09:12 > 0:09:17Yes, but the Queen wants the place like a chapel.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20The curfew makes it more like a crypt.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22That explains why fewer clients are coming.
0:09:22 > 0:09:27The King is away. The soft white underbelly is exposed.
0:09:27 > 0:09:29Now is the time to expand our business!
0:09:30 > 0:09:34Now is the time to be extra cautious.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38You must be careful not to overreach.
0:09:44 > 0:09:45Why do you keep this journal?
0:09:46 > 0:09:48HE LAUGHS
0:09:51 > 0:09:55It's a list of everyone I've helped.
0:09:57 > 0:09:58My insurance.
0:10:01 > 0:10:04Who knows when such information could come in useful?
0:10:47 > 0:10:48SOUND OF FOOTSTEPS
0:10:50 > 0:10:53Fabien? I think I've found it.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55SHE GASPS
0:10:55 > 0:10:56SHE GROANS
0:10:59 > 0:11:02The west flank has been crushed, sire.
0:11:02 > 0:11:05The Dutch are being tossed like a kite in the wind.
0:11:05 > 0:11:07One battle does not win a war.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13I had a vision last night.
0:11:13 > 0:11:15It was a fitful sleep, but deep at last.
0:11:17 > 0:11:18I dreamed of taking a life.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26SHOUTING
0:11:26 > 0:11:30'I felt no pleasure, no hatred, no contempt.'
0:11:31 > 0:11:32But no regret either.
0:11:34 > 0:11:36This was a premonition?
0:11:36 > 0:11:41Perhaps a harbinger of destiny. This is the justice of God.
0:11:42 > 0:11:43I do what I must.
0:11:43 > 0:11:44What is that, sire?
0:11:49 > 0:11:51Send a message to Bontemps and Colbert -
0:11:51 > 0:11:55- they will entertain our eminent visitor without me. - You're not returning to Versailles?
0:11:55 > 0:11:58I was to discuss a trade alliance with the Sultan of Bijapur.
0:11:58 > 0:12:02But it is God's will that I remain in battle now.
0:12:02 > 0:12:03HORSE WHINNIES
0:12:07 > 0:12:09The English fleet have been defeated.
0:12:12 > 0:12:14A setback is to be expected.
0:12:14 > 0:12:18We can absorb the loss and move onward with confidence.
0:12:18 > 0:12:19This is a major blow, sire!
0:12:19 > 0:12:22To overreach at this juncture could prove catastrophic.
0:12:22 > 0:12:24Exactly what our foe would predict.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26Precisely why we shall do the opposite.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34We move on Amsterdam when this victory is complete.
0:12:34 > 0:12:36I would urge caution, sire.
0:12:36 > 0:12:38We must cut our coat according to our cloth.
0:12:38 > 0:12:41And give them time to prepare their defences?
0:12:41 > 0:12:42We will strike at their heart.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47HORSE WHINNIES
0:12:50 > 0:12:51FABIEN: Claudine?
0:13:13 > 0:13:17Claudine! What happened? Tell me.
0:13:22 > 0:13:23SHE WHIMPERS
0:13:27 > 0:13:31What? What is it, Claudine? Tell me.
0:13:33 > 0:13:34Oh, God. No!
0:13:39 > 0:13:41Oh, God!
0:13:47 > 0:13:49Oh, God.
0:13:49 > 0:13:50Forgive me.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08The Queen would have us become closer to God by the day.
0:14:08 > 0:14:12I hope she brings similar enthusiasm to our business ventures.
0:14:12 > 0:14:13The Sultan's en route?
0:14:13 > 0:14:16Bringing with him much hope and possibility.
0:14:16 > 0:14:20We shall hit the Dutch where it hurts when we usurp them from the Port of Pondicherry.
0:14:20 > 0:14:25I trust your office will help present the palace in its most favourable light?
0:14:25 > 0:14:31Well, when we can all profit from such a trade deal, I will cooperate wholeheartedly.
0:14:34 > 0:14:35Ah, just the person!
0:14:35 > 0:14:41My friend, Isabelle, was just saying she has aspirations to the King's service.
0:14:41 > 0:14:43There are no positions vacant.
0:14:47 > 0:14:49HE CHUCKLES
0:14:49 > 0:14:51Surprising how much fun they can actually be.
0:15:05 > 0:15:08I have received good tidings from the battlefield.
0:15:09 > 0:15:13Our King has trounced the Dutch at Utrecht and Nijmegen, and now
0:15:13 > 0:15:16the French army is moving towards Amsterdam.
0:15:16 > 0:15:21APPLAUSE
0:15:21 > 0:15:25All residents in the Palace of Versailles shall join together
0:15:25 > 0:15:27in celebration of our King's glorious victory.
0:15:27 > 0:15:30HAPPY MURMURS AND APPLAUSE
0:15:30 > 0:15:33Father Bossuet will lead us all though a time of prayer and sobriety.
0:16:01 > 0:16:05"My dear Monsieur Maquet...
0:16:06 > 0:16:11"..there is a horrible rumour...
0:16:12 > 0:16:20"..that you have been dabbling in nefarious doings.
0:16:23 > 0:16:31"But rest assured such poisonous information can be quashed...
0:16:33 > 0:16:35"..for a modest fee.
0:16:37 > 0:16:39"Please oblige
0:16:39 > 0:16:43"at your earliest convenience."
0:17:36 > 0:17:41Welcome to Versailles, the heart of France, Your Grace.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45We are delighted to embrace our Eastern friends.
0:17:45 > 0:17:49We trust that your visit will be a pleasant and prosperous one.
0:17:49 > 0:17:52Your Grace, Marie-Therese of Austria,
0:17:52 > 0:17:56Queen of France and Queen Consort of Navarre.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01The Sultan is...most thrilled.
0:18:01 > 0:18:05However, he looks forward to dealing with the King, very much.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09Your Majesty, there has been a misunderstanding.
0:18:09 > 0:18:14It seems the Sultan comes from a culture where women are not afforded such respect as ours.
0:18:14 > 0:18:16The Queen of France is not good enough?
0:18:16 > 0:18:19On the contrary, he sees women as above such things.
0:18:19 > 0:18:24He does not wish you to be sullied by matters of finance.
0:18:24 > 0:18:26He insists on seeing the King.
0:18:26 > 0:18:30Presumably, this commerce is as vital to India as to us?
0:18:30 > 0:18:32But we are not in a position to make demands.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35They know that we need control of the port for the war effort.
0:18:35 > 0:18:39I gave the King my word we would make this happen.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41We cannot accept defeat.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45Not while there's one person in court with the credentials to fill the King's shoes.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52That is the most preposterous thing I've ever heard.
0:18:52 > 0:18:56The Queen admits it is an unorthodox request.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59Your brother would be deeply grateful.
0:18:59 > 0:19:01The people of France would be forever in your debt.
0:19:01 > 0:19:03Yes, but what's in it for me?
0:19:03 > 0:19:04Fun.
0:19:06 > 0:19:10I'm sure the Exchequer could see its way to providing an extra stipend.
0:19:10 > 0:19:11How dare you, Colbert!
0:19:11 > 0:19:13You think I can be bought like a common whore?
0:19:13 > 0:19:15Certainly not, sir.
0:19:15 > 0:19:17Although we could do with an increase in our allowance.
0:19:17 > 0:19:21You're a man of imagination. You can do better than that.
0:19:21 > 0:19:25I suppose I could dabble in this trade lark,
0:19:25 > 0:19:27find a thrill in the cut and thrust of commerce.
0:19:30 > 0:19:36So, we must seduce the Sultan in order to control the Asian trade...
0:19:37 > 0:19:40..but how will we transport the commodities within France?
0:19:40 > 0:19:42Canals, Majesty.
0:19:42 > 0:19:43Right.
0:19:44 > 0:19:47And the Canal Royal en Languedoc is under your aegis, is it not?
0:19:47 > 0:19:49Indeed, Majesty.
0:19:49 > 0:19:54Connecting the Mediterranean with the Atlantic, enabling us to bypass Spain completely.
0:19:55 > 0:19:56HE CHUCKLES
0:20:00 > 0:20:04So the access is more valuable than the merchandise itself.
0:20:09 > 0:20:10I will comply.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14But I want a small slice of all the trade on the canal and
0:20:14 > 0:20:16a modest percentage of all the tolls.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- This is highly irregular.- Do you want me to play my part or not?
0:20:24 > 0:20:25Very well.
0:20:39 > 0:20:44Your Grace, taking brief respite from his military campaign,
0:20:44 > 0:20:46Louis, King of France.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54Sultan, I trust you had a pleasant journey?
0:20:54 > 0:20:58I thank Your Highness for your generous welcome, and present you with this gift.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04Enchanted, Your Excellency.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!
0:21:14 > 0:21:15Oh!
0:21:15 > 0:21:16Ah!
0:21:19 > 0:21:25We are delighted to extend the hand of friendship and commerce
0:21:25 > 0:21:28between our countries.
0:21:28 > 0:21:31The Sultan shows great foresight in considering this trade deal.
0:21:32 > 0:21:36Your arrangement with the Dutch administration is enviable,
0:21:36 > 0:21:42but we are confident we can offer better.
0:21:44 > 0:21:51Yes, the French appetite for your spices and salt should create
0:21:51 > 0:21:57vast profits for both parties, symbolised by two great leaders
0:21:57 > 0:22:03in synchronicity and two great countries in symbiosis.
0:22:03 > 0:22:07Good God, Colbert! You're trying to bore this man half to death?
0:22:08 > 0:22:10We don't require this piffle!
0:22:11 > 0:22:14You're here to discuss numbers, not so?
0:22:16 > 0:22:22Well, why not let our people compare abacuses, and I will show the Sultan around, huh?
0:22:23 > 0:22:24Hm?
0:22:41 > 0:22:45I had these trees imported from every country in Europe,
0:22:45 > 0:22:49so my garden represents all the little nations in unison,
0:22:49 > 0:22:50facing me.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54Each month, a different blossom blooms,
0:22:54 > 0:22:56according to the colours of the rainbow.
0:22:56 > 0:23:01I like to think my personality's in every part of my palace.
0:23:01 > 0:23:05It's beautiful, really beautiful, Your Highness.
0:23:05 > 0:23:06I knew he would be good at it.
0:23:06 > 0:23:08I just hope he knows when to stop.
0:23:33 > 0:23:37An historic agreement to be proud of.
0:23:47 > 0:23:49Just sign there, sire.
0:23:55 > 0:23:59I'm sorry, does that mean it's 1,500 per day?
0:24:00 > 0:24:05We took many hours of negotiation to reach that figure, sire.
0:24:05 > 0:24:07Well, it's too much.
0:24:07 > 0:24:11For that, we'd require exclusive access to the entire coastline
0:24:11 > 0:24:12and a portion of the profit.
0:24:13 > 0:24:19There is no point landing the deal unless it makes financial sense to all parties involved.
0:24:19 > 0:24:24Remember, sire, this is of great importance to all of France.
0:24:25 > 0:24:27This could affect the outcome of the war.
0:24:33 > 0:24:38I am grateful to you for considering this proposal, but don't,
0:24:38 > 0:24:41for one second, think you can dictate terms to the King of France.
0:24:51 > 0:24:53He's done this to humiliate me.
0:25:06 > 0:25:08This is directly from De Witt, sire.
0:25:18 > 0:25:19Curious.
0:25:19 > 0:25:21The thought of our forces in Amsterdam
0:25:21 > 0:25:23has forced the Dutch to ask for a truce.
0:25:23 > 0:25:28Good tidings indeed, sire. This saves us stretching our resources.
0:25:28 > 0:25:31This is wrong. They've not yet suffered sufficiently.
0:25:32 > 0:25:34This offer is on his terms.
0:25:34 > 0:25:36De Witt dresses my victory up as his own.
0:25:41 > 0:25:43I will negotiate with William.
0:25:43 > 0:25:47The only leader in Europe who is worthy to be my adversary.
0:25:47 > 0:25:50But, sire, William does not yet speak for the people of Holland.
0:25:50 > 0:25:52- He will in good time. - How can you be sure?
0:25:52 > 0:25:55Because William wants it! And God wills it.
0:26:19 > 0:26:20Your Highness.
0:26:21 > 0:26:27The Sultan recognises the King's higher reason and concedes to his better judgment.
0:26:30 > 0:26:33You underestimate him, my Queen.
0:27:40 > 0:27:42You never miss a chance, do you?
0:27:42 > 0:27:44Needs must as the Devil rides.
0:27:44 > 0:27:46We can't all live like the King.
0:27:52 > 0:27:54It was on a plate.
0:27:54 > 0:27:56How could I resist?
0:27:56 > 0:27:58All with your wife's fulsome blessing, no doubt?
0:27:58 > 0:28:00You would have been proud of me.
0:28:02 > 0:28:04I managed to turn it all quite deftly to my advantage.
0:28:04 > 0:28:07One does need a ruthless streak to succeed in business.
0:28:08 > 0:28:10So, I have reason to celebrate.
0:28:12 > 0:28:14We should host a party.
0:28:17 > 0:28:18"We"?
0:28:18 > 0:28:19Why not?
0:28:19 > 0:28:21To launch my new career,
0:28:21 > 0:28:23to honour our success in battle.
0:28:23 > 0:28:26And to get fully inebriated.
0:28:26 > 0:28:27"We"?
0:28:27 > 0:28:31We have a notoriety to maintain.
0:28:31 > 0:28:33You and I.
0:28:35 > 0:28:37And for this you have the Queen's imprimatur?
0:28:37 > 0:28:40Well, as the king, I can do as I please.
0:28:47 > 0:28:49'I miss you more by the day, my love.
0:28:49 > 0:28:52'I try to sleep, but I can only see your eyes.
0:28:52 > 0:28:53'I touch your cheek.
0:28:53 > 0:28:56'And I kiss your neck, your shoulder, your breasts.
0:28:56 > 0:28:59'I cannot live without you, my love. Your Thomas.'
0:28:59 > 0:29:00SHE SIGHS
0:29:00 > 0:29:02What are you up to, my little shrew?
0:29:02 > 0:29:03Nothing.
0:29:03 > 0:29:05Just a note from cousins in Beziers.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11I don't remember you mentioning any family down there.
0:29:11 > 0:29:13Terribly dull.
0:29:13 > 0:29:14On my father's side.
0:29:14 > 0:29:16You wouldn't like her.
0:29:16 > 0:29:19So, why are you so overwrought?
0:29:24 > 0:29:26Be gentle, lord?
0:29:26 > 0:29:28Oh...
0:29:28 > 0:29:30I know I should.
0:29:30 > 0:29:31HE GROWLS
0:29:37 > 0:29:39HE WINCES
0:29:39 > 0:29:41You little bitch!
0:29:41 > 0:29:43SLAP! Aaah!
0:29:45 > 0:29:46SHE MOANS
0:30:11 > 0:30:16- Have you noticed any handsome boys yet?- No!- No?- They don't look at me.
0:30:16 > 0:30:21- You don't need any help to catch the King's eye.- Don't be silly.
0:30:21 > 0:30:24Do you hasten to embroidery?
0:30:24 > 0:30:26To prayers, madame.
0:30:27 > 0:30:30I cannot help but hear gossip.
0:30:30 > 0:30:33Excuse my friend's frivolity.
0:30:33 > 0:30:35You do not desire the King's favour?
0:30:36 > 0:30:38Every girl dreams of such a chance.
0:30:38 > 0:30:40But I am much too plain.
0:30:40 > 0:30:42Perhaps.
0:30:42 > 0:30:45But it takes a special devotion to please a king.
0:30:45 > 0:30:48And skills a girl like you can only dream of.
0:30:48 > 0:30:50Of course, madame.
0:30:50 > 0:30:51But time will pass.
0:30:51 > 0:30:54No man can desire a woman of a certain age.
0:31:05 > 0:31:07CHATTER
0:31:14 > 0:31:16You spoke to the young physician.
0:31:17 > 0:31:19Sorry, my friend. I can't help you there.
0:31:19 > 0:31:21Me neither. Haven't seen her for months.
0:31:22 > 0:31:24HE SCREAMS
0:31:24 > 0:31:26She wanted to know about some sort of seed.
0:31:26 > 0:31:28A red powder. A poison?
0:31:28 > 0:31:31He told her to go to Paris!
0:31:32 > 0:31:35But you can't tell them that we sent you.
0:31:54 > 0:31:57I used to be in control, but I'm losing everything.
0:31:58 > 0:32:00My confidence.
0:32:00 > 0:32:02My role in court,
0:32:02 > 0:32:03my place in the King's heart.
0:32:06 > 0:32:08He's even stopped writing to me.
0:32:09 > 0:32:11And his bed?
0:32:13 > 0:32:14It's only a matter of time.
0:32:16 > 0:32:18And the clock is ticking faster.
0:32:19 > 0:32:22And while the King is away, the Queen moves against me.
0:32:23 > 0:32:25You want her to be dispensed with?
0:32:25 > 0:32:27No.
0:32:27 > 0:32:29No, that's not an option.
0:32:30 > 0:32:33And besides, she isn't a rival for the King's passion.
0:32:35 > 0:32:37But there is someone younger...
0:32:39 > 0:32:41..who has designs on him.
0:32:41 > 0:32:45She will be beautiful, but is she astute?
0:32:45 > 0:32:46Is she cunning?
0:32:46 > 0:32:49She is innocent like I once was.
0:32:49 > 0:32:52A woman must gain guile and wisdom
0:32:52 > 0:32:54as she loses youth.
0:33:00 > 0:33:05You must recognise what you are capable of and embrace it.
0:33:05 > 0:33:08That is when real power emerges.
0:33:08 > 0:33:11What if I am not strong enough?
0:33:11 > 0:33:13What if I fail?
0:33:16 > 0:33:17I have faith in you.
0:33:17 > 0:33:20But the choice is yours.
0:33:20 > 0:33:23Take control of your own destiny...
0:33:26 > 0:33:27..or leave it up to fate.
0:34:12 > 0:34:15DISTORTED SCREAMS
0:34:41 > 0:34:43De Witt has been apprehended, sir.
0:34:45 > 0:34:47At last, the people of Holland have let their feelings be known.
0:34:47 > 0:34:50They wish to execute him. Will you intervene?
0:34:51 > 0:34:53I think not.
0:34:53 > 0:34:55Then the leadership is yours. Congratulations, Stadtholder.
0:34:55 > 0:34:57You did it.
0:34:59 > 0:35:03This is the work of God, not man.
0:35:04 > 0:35:07And we have word from our source close to the King,
0:35:07 > 0:35:08the enemy is approaching fast.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10I have been expecting this.
0:35:10 > 0:35:13Like a spider with a fly.
0:35:13 > 0:35:16De Witt would have delivered us into French hands
0:35:16 > 0:35:18with our britches round our ankles.
0:35:18 > 0:35:21From now on, we fight them on my terms.
0:35:24 > 0:35:25Tell the men to prepare the dykes.
0:35:46 > 0:35:48CLICKS FINGERS, MUSIC PLAYS
0:35:48 > 0:35:50French men and women,
0:35:50 > 0:35:53raise a glass to our delicious charter with India,
0:35:53 > 0:35:55our glorious campaign in Holland
0:35:55 > 0:35:59and to give thanks for the sacrifices made on our behalf.
0:35:59 > 0:36:01A toast...
0:36:02 > 0:36:04..to success...
0:36:05 > 0:36:08..victory and above all,
0:36:08 > 0:36:12to my dear, but sadly absent, brother,
0:36:12 > 0:36:15who created this...dream.
0:36:23 > 0:36:25ALL LAUGH
0:36:25 > 0:36:27- COARSELY:- The King!
0:36:27 > 0:36:29ALL LAUGH
0:36:40 > 0:36:42Admittance only with a personal invitation
0:36:42 > 0:36:45or unquestionable beauty.
0:36:45 > 0:36:47And you, clearly, have neither.
0:36:52 > 0:36:54- My dear! - THEY AIR KISS
0:36:54 > 0:36:57Welcome to paradise!
0:36:57 > 0:36:59MUSIC PLAYS, LAUGHTER AND CHATTER
0:37:12 > 0:37:13Go, go, go!
0:37:20 > 0:37:23And yet again, we have set the benchmark for social intercourse.
0:37:23 > 0:37:26And with such aplomb.
0:37:26 > 0:37:30There's little we can't achieve when we put our minds together.
0:37:30 > 0:37:32And our bodies.
0:37:32 > 0:37:33Where's your wife?
0:37:34 > 0:37:36She's in the chapel, with the Queen.
0:37:36 > 0:37:40Sad really. No amount of prayer will do anything for that face.
0:37:40 > 0:37:41HE LAUGHS
0:37:41 > 0:37:43Is that the best you've got?
0:37:43 > 0:37:45My God, the way you've changed.
0:37:45 > 0:37:47And you've become coarser.
0:37:47 > 0:37:50She's had you nailed since the start.
0:37:50 > 0:37:52- She's transformed you before my very eyes.- I'm my own man.
0:37:52 > 0:37:55- I make my own decisions. - I turn my back for one second,
0:37:55 > 0:37:58and, suddenly, you're the King with a new business venture?
0:37:58 > 0:38:00And her by your side every step of the way?
0:38:00 > 0:38:02What's wrong with having a bit of ambition?
0:38:02 > 0:38:06We are creatures of the moment, Philippe. We live for pleasure.
0:38:06 > 0:38:08You and I live for now.
0:38:10 > 0:38:13Maybe it's time we start thinking of the future.
0:38:37 > 0:38:40Are you enjoying the festivities?
0:38:40 > 0:38:42They don't have parties like this where I come from.
0:38:42 > 0:38:44Just relax and let it happen.
0:38:44 > 0:38:48Women are supposed to please, just like everywhere else,
0:38:48 > 0:38:51but the pain is never as bad as the anticipation.
0:38:53 > 0:38:56I fear I may not be cut out for such things.
0:38:56 > 0:38:57- Oh! - THEY GIGGLE
0:38:57 > 0:39:00There's no telling what delights tonight will have in store.
0:39:00 > 0:39:03The only limit is your imagination.
0:39:03 > 0:39:05Madame?
0:39:06 > 0:39:08I learned from a young age,
0:39:08 > 0:39:11a girl just needs to know how to enjoy herself.
0:39:25 > 0:39:30Lord our God, we give thanks for our good King's victory
0:39:30 > 0:39:34against the enemies of our people and for your one true...
0:39:34 > 0:39:37LAUGHTER NEARBY
0:39:40 > 0:39:42I always dreamed of such gatherings.
0:39:44 > 0:39:46I wished to be like you.
0:39:46 > 0:39:47Glamourous and spirited.
0:39:49 > 0:39:50Sweet thing...
0:39:51 > 0:39:54Well, no harm can befall of you here.
0:39:59 > 0:40:01I have never been with a man before.
0:40:02 > 0:40:05That frightens me more than anything.
0:40:09 > 0:40:11What's wrong?
0:40:12 > 0:40:14Like vinegar.
0:40:14 > 0:40:17Your first party at the palace should not be spoiled by bad wine.
0:40:21 > 0:40:23So, will you teach me how to enjoy myself?
0:40:23 > 0:40:26It's simple.
0:40:27 > 0:40:30You just drink and you do powders...
0:40:31 > 0:40:32..until you feel nothing.
0:40:38 > 0:40:40This one's my favourite.
0:40:40 > 0:40:42You'll love it.
0:40:55 > 0:40:57HE SNORES SOFTLY
0:41:14 > 0:41:16SHE GASPS
0:41:19 > 0:41:22SHE PUFFS
0:41:36 > 0:41:39Your little plaything seems to be enjoying herself.
0:41:39 > 0:41:40Indeed...
0:41:42 > 0:41:45Oh, her, delectable little creature...
0:41:45 > 0:41:47if you like that sort of thing.
0:41:48 > 0:41:50You've never sampled a maiden?
0:41:50 > 0:41:52Used to be a hobby of mine,
0:41:52 > 0:41:55before I discovered the real thing.
0:41:55 > 0:41:59Well, I would have thought she was quite the challenge, even for you.
0:42:04 > 0:42:06HE SNORTS
0:42:38 > 0:42:41CHATTER
0:42:41 > 0:42:43WOMAN MOANS
0:42:57 > 0:42:59Where did you get this?
0:42:59 > 0:43:01Someone gave them to me.
0:43:01 > 0:43:02Who?
0:43:02 > 0:43:04Please don't hurt me!
0:43:05 > 0:43:07Who gave them to you?
0:43:07 > 0:43:08SHE CHOKES
0:43:08 > 0:43:10Get your hands off her!
0:43:10 > 0:43:12PRIEST YELLS
0:43:19 > 0:43:22You do the whoremaster's job for him?
0:43:22 > 0:43:24I do Christ's work.
0:43:24 > 0:43:27Our Lord values all his brothers and sisters equally.
0:43:27 > 0:43:29Now, these people deserve protection
0:43:29 > 0:43:32more than any bloated palace peacocks.
0:43:32 > 0:43:35- I need to know where these came from.- I don't know.
0:43:35 > 0:43:37Never seen them before.
0:43:37 > 0:43:40Beads such as these were in my friend's dead fist.
0:43:41 > 0:43:43She was a physician. Fair hair.
0:43:45 > 0:43:47Came here looking for red powder.
0:43:47 > 0:43:49She should not have come here.
0:43:49 > 0:43:51And neither should you.
0:43:52 > 0:43:53Do you threaten me?
0:43:54 > 0:43:56This is friendly advice.
0:43:56 > 0:43:58Please.
0:43:58 > 0:43:59For your own sake.
0:43:59 > 0:44:01Now, if you'll excuse me.
0:44:06 > 0:44:08LAUGHTER AND CHATTER
0:44:09 > 0:44:11DOOR CLUNKS
0:44:11 > 0:44:13GASPS, HUSH DESCENDS
0:44:13 > 0:44:15MURMURS
0:44:25 > 0:44:29I had a few acquaintances over for prayer and it got a bit out of hand.
0:44:29 > 0:44:31But, don't worry, we'll keep the noise down.
0:44:31 > 0:44:33You treat this as a joke?
0:44:33 > 0:44:35You made me king.
0:44:35 > 0:44:38I have every right to do as I please in my own rooms.
0:44:38 > 0:44:41You cannot legislate for what happens behind closed doors.
0:44:41 > 0:44:45The King will take great exception to this display of contempt.
0:44:45 > 0:44:46He'll understand.
0:44:46 > 0:44:48I've known him a lot longer than you.
0:45:00 > 0:45:02< GLASS SMASHES
0:45:03 > 0:45:05GIGGLING AND WHISPERING
0:45:11 > 0:45:13It may have escaped your notice,
0:45:13 > 0:45:16but while your sinful lover is away, your flank is exposed.
0:45:18 > 0:45:20At least I know what my flank is for.
0:45:20 > 0:45:23Yes, you have been blessed with the skills of a whore
0:45:23 > 0:45:25and the morals to match.
0:45:41 > 0:45:44We would have made an excellent king and queen.
0:45:44 > 0:45:47BOTH LAUGH
0:45:47 > 0:45:49ALL WHOOP AND LAUGH
0:45:53 > 0:45:56LAUGHTER AND CHATTER
0:45:58 > 0:46:01ALL SPLASH
0:46:20 > 0:46:22I shall lead the way.
0:46:22 > 0:46:25Your Majesty, this is a huge risk!
0:46:25 > 0:46:28Sire, kings fight wars, not battles.
0:46:28 > 0:46:31- Do you doubt your king? - Certainly not, sire.
0:46:31 > 0:46:33But if you fall, France falls.
0:46:33 > 0:46:35This is MY time.
0:46:35 > 0:46:36I will not fall.
0:46:52 > 0:46:54Our spy says the attack will be early.
0:46:56 > 0:46:58It is time.
0:46:58 > 0:47:00Strike now!
0:47:05 > 0:47:07WATER GUSHES
0:47:13 > 0:47:17WATER SURGES
0:47:23 > 0:47:25HORSE NEIGHS
0:47:25 > 0:47:28SWORDS SCRAPES
0:47:34 > 0:47:37WATER SURGES
0:47:37 > 0:47:39Charge!
0:47:39 > 0:47:41CANNON FIRE, SHOUTING
0:47:46 > 0:47:48DISTANT SHOUTING
0:47:56 > 0:47:58Hold!
0:47:58 > 0:48:00SHOUTING
0:48:05 > 0:48:06SPLASHING
0:48:11 > 0:48:12HORSES NEIGH
0:48:14 > 0:48:16LOUIS ROARS
0:48:17 > 0:48:19SPLASHING
0:48:26 > 0:48:27HE GASPS
0:48:27 > 0:48:30DISTANT NEIGHING
0:48:47 > 0:48:49WET SLICING
0:48:49 > 0:48:52HE GRUNTS
0:48:57 > 0:48:59DISTORTED YELLS
0:49:00 > 0:49:02YELLING
0:49:12 > 0:49:13- DISTORTED:- Sire!
0:49:15 > 0:49:17< Sire!
0:49:21 > 0:49:23- DISTORTED:- Sire, you must leave now.
0:49:32 > 0:49:34- CANNON FIRE, SHOUTING - You slipped, sire!
0:49:34 > 0:49:35Come with me, sire!
0:49:35 > 0:49:38HORSES NEIGH, CANNON FIRE
0:49:40 > 0:49:42GIGGLING
0:49:42 > 0:49:44Excuse me. Where is my niece?
0:49:44 > 0:49:47Where is my Isabelle? Give me that.
0:50:03 > 0:50:05BIRDSONG
0:50:43 > 0:50:45HE SOBS
0:50:45 > 0:50:46HE MURMURS
0:50:46 > 0:50:48How...?
0:50:48 > 0:50:51HE SOBS
0:50:54 > 0:50:56HOOFBEATS THUD
0:50:56 > 0:51:00HORSES NEIGH, SHOUTING
0:51:02 > 0:51:05Make way for the King!
0:51:09 > 0:51:11Shelter for the King!
0:51:14 > 0:51:16We had superior forces and a superior armoury,
0:51:16 > 0:51:20- how in God's name is that possible? - William was ready for us.
0:51:20 > 0:51:22He knew exactly when and how we would attack.
0:51:22 > 0:51:26From now on, our own men will not know our next step.
0:51:26 > 0:51:28Send scouts to map the waterline and count the fallen dykes!
0:51:28 > 0:51:31I want a full assessment of each battalion!
0:51:31 > 0:51:35We shall not sleep this night while we plan our attack!
0:51:35 > 0:51:37Summon the generals!
0:51:37 > 0:51:39We must recognise our predicament.
0:51:39 > 0:51:41His Majesty should rest.
0:51:41 > 0:51:44We must not make decisions in haste!
0:51:44 > 0:51:46- Have you forgotten who I am?! - SWORD UNSHEATHES
0:51:46 > 0:51:49Gentlemen, this is a house of God!
0:51:49 > 0:51:51I know God, Abbess!
0:51:51 > 0:51:52SWORD CLANGS
0:51:52 > 0:51:55God speaks through me!
0:51:57 > 0:51:59You have a visitor, sire.