Henriette drew the worst cards of all four players in those stakes. Then he looks to Rohans hand tapping on the stone, decorated with a ring and the penny drops. Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case at all). Im actually in the States where episode seven will be airing tomorrow night, but I read ahead because I know history so nothing coming was really a spoiler (just a condensed timeline). again, another shagging time between Henriette and Louis, when Louis friends have been murdered and she mentions the fact she was jealous of the dead woman. Bontemps wants to move her she cannot stay in the Kings bed. but Claudine says she cannot be moved. Did not see this one coming! Louis persists. <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cloth and trinkets, and later we see that same coat on Philippe as they stroll the gardens :), Your email address will not be published.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 looks up to Louis with wet puppy eyes, Louis looks at Philippe, his all flinty and hard. His grip tightens on the poker, even as Montcourt looks actually shocked at that accusation. They talk about whats happening Marchal is questioning people, and Sophie was taken in that morning. Louis just nods, gives Philippe a look (who is standing near the doors, looking so alone and sad, I just wanna hug him!) Then the camera pans to the door and Philippe enters, says to him quietly, were leaving. (since you mention here she is his love). Philippe replies, almost resignedly: Im not asking for permission. At the time of her death, it was widely believed that Henrietta had been poisoned and the prime suspects were her husband, Philippe and/or his lover, the Chevalier de Lorraine. But of course, she has no power to rid herself of him, so his death would be her only chance. keep him occupied in body and mind, adds Louis with a brief smile. you wanted to make it your castle. I do understand you are a fan of Philippe, but I dont understand why that nessitates that Henriette be viewed as the villian. While making this video i was inspired by the scene when Henriette talks about her first mask ball. 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. John Clare 191 subscribers Henrietta of England, Duchess of Orlans rushes to Louis XIV's chambers after being poisoned. This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. He says quietly: She knew what she had to do. Your loyalty can lie with Philippe while still acknowledging that Henriette is also a victim and not the villain (the real villain here is Louis). I just wanna smash his smug ferret face. Louis replies how else was I to keep you close. Also, Louiss eyes are wet earlier than you recount, namely in the first shot after she says can you hear the flowers? She allows grief but only briefly. 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. Your closest confidants told you to look elsewhere! I neglected to include the phrase in my opinion. Louis paranoia about his little brother is completely unfounded. After all, everything she did was unacceptable at that time for women and it was certainly acceptable to beat a woman, especially if she was a wife, sister or daughter. People lived for it, and reputations and lives could be ruined with one well-placed rumour. *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. Marchal, his shirt now stained with his wound, stumbles into the antechamber, to Bontemps and says: Listen to me. Oh, and was it common in this era to talk about new marriages literally 2 minutes after your wife/husband died? However, lets assume they are both equally dire sins. Unfortunately, Louis paranoia and selfishness blind him to this. And there is also Dangerous Liaisons, but that is set in the 18th century. He did it with Prince Annaba, with Philippe and the Chevalier, with Philippe in the bath whether its just him thinking hey, Im the King, I can do whatever TF I want or some other deep need to catch people unawares, I do not know). A begrudging father/daughter mentor role, and she eventually warms him up a bit? She stays. Philippe: And so do I.. Later on, we see the portrait back in Louiss chamber Hi, Women are still being raped today in societies which condone such behaviour towards women and which deny women their personhood. What if the poison spreads? Henriette of England is poisoned during her trip back from England. And then of course, Philippe rapes her (only the once? In Paris, says Colbert. Your email address will not be published. A subtle yet interesting choice made by production to change the portraits in Henriettes chambers. Cultural factors, too, played a part. Eww. (*cries*), Bontemps goes to see Louis. The writers of the show took quite creative liberty with the relationships some turned out to be clever and well-written, some I just eye rolled SO HARD. When we are far away, we must make him believe we are near. Protocol demands that he stays, Philippe says tightly. Only 4 of his children grew up, and even then, another died at 27. 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? It could also be argued that Philippe is relatively powerless, but only where Louis, his older brother and his king, is concerned. Who was that mysterious man in the mask of Apollo who dan. Incest or homosexuality? The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. Thank you! . I do think it is out-of-character for the Philippe we know and love on the show, not just historically inaccurate, to force himself on her. Yes, absolutely. but it would cause her too much pain. 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? Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. Husbands have being raping their wives since time began from royalty down to peasants and it was classed as taking their marital rights . Called it!) I have heard many say they see angels before they die. (Ahhh! Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. We now join Rohan with the Dauphin, riding out with the Kings Guard. I have one comment / correction on what you wrote on Henriettes death scene. plus its almost as if he has something to say, to hide. Montcourt denies it: No, Sire. To spare his feelings? 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. 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. A European history-geek friend told me about this show yesterday, so I binge watched the entire series. Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? Having spent the first episode ripping their kit off at any opportunity, the court of Versailles has taken an oath of chastity. He should be he has not given up either of their names for the part they played in his arrest. Montcourt 10 episodes, 2015 Gilly Gilchrist . Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction - and other times, period dramas take a little artistic license . Noemie Schmidt: Yes, totally stuck. The best visual of the whole episode. I wonder what theyve got in store for us. Still wouldve loved to read your long comment was it complimentary? We will never know if Louis and Henriette ever did consummate their attraction, but the gossip of the time most definitely swayed in that direction. (Historical note: it was forbidden for the King to be in the presence of death. I like the show, the actors and the plot. So anyways, off we go. Lets just say, Henriettes jealous behaviour is a far cry less despicable than Philippes.). We defended our position from the Spanish all morning and in honour of your distinguished service. At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. You clever, clever bastard. The true cause of Henriettes death can never be known, but one thing is certain: this beloved princess was sadly missed. Thank you so much for your in depth response to my question. Charming. Such emotion. She cant honestly say that the death of the man to whom she is shackled in a loveless marriage, who feels no attraction for her and never can but can easily enough rape her, who stands between her and the man she truly loveswouldnt be entirely unwelcome. Her cheeriness disguised the fact that she was unwell. Bring the garden here, Louis commands * (YES I called this line too I am KING OF THE LAB! His belief was shared by Elizabeth-Charlotte, Philippes second wife, who named the culprits as Lorraine and the Marquis dEffiat, an equerry, who had acted without Philippes knowledge. 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. 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. Earlier that day, a servant spotted one of Philippes mignons and Grand Equerry (Master of the Horse), the Marquis dEffiat, drink water stored in a cabinet near Henriettes chambers, wipe the glass, then go on his way. She is only ever Louis sweet, nubile mistress or Philippes overlooked wife, never her own person, she isnt seductive and outgoing like Montespan or scheming like de Clermont or genuinely sweet with a backbone like Sophie, shes just a soft-spoken waif who huffs when she doesnt get her way, cries when shes put in a difficult position, doesnt seem that clever but knows exactly where to strike thatll heart the worst mentioning Francoise Parthenay when Louis has refused to talk about the Chevalier, for one. Royal FamilyKing Louis XIV Arranged Marriage: To Marie-Thrse Boom, Headshot! Is she a villain for this because of the thinking of the day? Something must be done! Louis demands and now NOW he is looking scared, helpless and not at all like the King. Claudine then enters and grills Bontemps, the Queen and Philippe about the symptoms while Henriette gasps in pain on the bed. Claudine doesnt know how long Henriette has left, but it is her wish to see you both. Also, Henriette has asked to be carried to the garden so that she might be surrounded by her favourite flowers. (Philippes gentle smile is so bittersweet here!) As for Philippe, I cant make out what he is. By this stage both Henriette and Marie Thrse of Spain now knew what it felt like to be jilted and cast aside in your loved ones affections by another attractive court lady. But she is human and she can feel jealousy and make inappropriate remarks at inappropriate moments. Should Claudine be villified for showing up her father? Much later, the courtier Saint-Simon offered his own thoughts. Philippe strides in slow-mo through the corridors, arms swinging, hair bouncing, coat swaying and with a tight, determined expression on his face. 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. We begged you. Louis staggers to his feet, Montcourt bleeding out on the floor, and he goes to Marchal, who has collapsed near the fireplace. Feel free to comment if any details are wrong. Easily tired, she withdrew whenever the party stopped for the night, usually going straight to bed. We see him silent and sombre, a blank expression on his face. 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. Just airing in the U.S. and Im having surgery Friday so I dont know if Ill catch it.
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