What about the angels? he asks, after Montcourt nervously says hes been praying for Henriette. They could be far away from the victim at the time of death, so it would be difficult to definitively pin on anyone. Except, when hes really angry and he rapes her. 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. But his family and France are divided. (*cries*), Bontemps goes to see Louis. And here is where Im a bit uncertain, but didnt she make that remark after Philippe raped her? I pity Henrietta. (We wont even go into whether or not that maid wanted to be drug into the bedroom by Philippe after his jealous strop with the Chevalier or his sneaking into Louises bed. Back with the sick princess and Claudine is fiddling with potions while Henriette writhes and vomits blood. Aaaaaand now. FOCUS. Especially in S1, I got the feeling that they gave a lot of Lorraines personality traits/reactions/behaviour to Philippe. Seizing upon Henriettes dying reproach of Philippe, he asserted that she had been the victim of a plot orchestrated by Lorraine, who held Henriette responsible for his exile and sought revenge. Louis continues to yell: because without me this country will consume itself in nobles squabbles. He paces. Henriette 12 episodes, 2015-2017 Anatole Taubman . #JesusTakeTheWheel What a scene. However there is a new addition, a large portrait of Louis now hanging on wall near the door (replacing a previous smaller ND painting of flowers). Such an angry king, and rightly so. Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction - and other times, period dramas take a little artistic license . I knew hed say that line! He remembers too. Heres a thought: what is your view to Claudine? But of course, she has no power to rid herself of him, so his death would be her only chance. Its my weekly sin, I confess, Im too addicted to this period to miss it. ? Brilliant. I think this comes down to loyalty one would assume the Kings guard would be fiercely loyal to the crown so no one would suspect any plotting. Oh, Louis most definitely would choose France over his brother. Our dear Henriette. Back to Henriette, who is now laid out on a bed, hair done, powdered and dressed in her finest gown. What? Another grabs him, covers his mouth, and more appear to shoot a guard. Shes genuinely quite sweet, but tenacious something Im sure our Head of Security will appreciate). Philippe has done as little to win her affection as she has to win his and Philippe certainly flaunts his lover in her face far more than she does hers in his. The camera pans up and it is a truly magnificent sight, flowers everywhere. The Kings son. Thank you (and I agree with you on all pints!!! After Philippe shoots a couple rounds into the air he tells Louie, Brother we must go, the wolves will come back and there will be more. Did you have the same thought as I; that while in the moment the characters are talking about the actual wolves, the underlying message is about Louis and the traitors in his midst, starting with Moncourt. A yellow Spanish topaz, buried in the mud. Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. Louis XIV was born on 5 September 1638 in the Chteau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, to Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. Who seeks to harm Henriette? Philippe weeps. The first one we ever played in, says Philippe. Only honestly acknowledging that Philippes glorious death in battlesomething that would not displease Philippe, himselfwouldnt necessarily break her heart. Unfortunately, Louis paranoia and selfishness blind him to this. NOOOOOOO. Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. We see this SO MANY TIMES it becomes frustrating and sad. The historical notes you added were my favourite of all, I love knowing whats accurately portrayed and for the parts that were tweaked, what the actual history was. 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. His contemplation is silent. Louis orders the Versailles garden to be brought into Henriette's deathbed scene. Do you believe these women feel less pain and violation because the behaviour is condoned by the society in which they live? At least thats always been his excuse. (aaaand check out the looks on Louis and Bontemps faces as I randomly paused right here. Yes, it was the thinking of that time but wouldnt that make her a victim of circumstances, rather to be pitied than villified? To which Marchal says: you are the daughter of a Huguenot conspirator to the King, funded and supported by William of Orange. But Sophie says her mother paid that price, she is merely trying to survive and thought Marchals protection would ensure it. 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. You can ask to reproduce it, though - just contact me. 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. for all of these. I am looking at her now. Ive addressed each of your points, but it has run very long and I dont know if it will post in the comments section or not. (since you mention here she is his love). First to Henriette, and after she was poisoned, to Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess of the Palatinate. We see him silent and sombre, a blank expression on his face. Also I have to add SPOILER ALERT!!!! Such an angry outpouring from Louis, however, would have been out of character and no one else reported that he said any such thing. I first read your reviews right after watching the entire series and then again after recently rewatching all 30 ep again. Now she is in a marriage that will never give her any joy with a man she does not love and she should risk displeasing her lover, the king, by rejecting him? It was Season 1. OMG he hits Marchal across the face with the candlestick, Louis lunges, Montcourt throws him off and the King smacks his head on a table. He was shut out of his mothers (Anne of Austria) last moments, while Philippe was in attendance, where, despite her appalling treatment of her second son, he openly wept and grieved. A subtle yet interesting choice made by production to change the portraits in Henriettes chambers. Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. 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. Get him out! Henriette cries. Louis has not (even though yeah, okay, protocol). Here it is, mes amis! She causes her father distress, embarasssment, hurt. Yes. 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. So, he loves Henrietta as a friend, or simply to rival his brother? fantastic bog! Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. Her confessor, however, urged her to accuse no one but to make her death an offering to God. In between re-watching S1, of course. Philippe has been by her side throughout this. No doubt those in Philippes camp played on that too, to taint Henriette even more (Guiche UGH. But here, now? You did this to her. Louis looks shocked: Brother. Philippe will have none of it: We warned you. But that was the thinking of the time. He has poisoned all of them. 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. Glad to see he lives on, at least for awhile. Anne, Hi Jules Rumourwent that he sent the poison to Effiat in retaliation for Henriette having him banished. She finally asks. Does she want to end things with Louis? Hi, 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. Henriette is just one more thing Louis takes from Philippe. Bontemps is a little freaked: Th-this is highly irregular, your Majesty. But the IDGAF expression on the Queens face is priceless. It could also be argued that Philippe is relatively powerless, but only where Louis, his older brother and his king, is concerned. Do you honestly think that just because certain abusesatrocities, evenwere acceptable, that those on the receiving end didnt feel anger, pain, violation, etc. You clever, clever bastard. Marchal commands to clear the room, Louis adds: Not you, Montcourt. and the doors are sealed: no one enters. 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. 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. He had mistresses, for example. PERFECT. As her husband, Philippe, rushed to her bedside, Henriette chided him, Alas, Monsieur, it is a long time since you loved me, but this is unjust. Alerted, Henriettes lady-in-waiting watched the duke closely, but he showed no indication of guilt and every sign that he was distressed by his wifes condition. I do like that though they have their disagreements, Bontemp genuinely respects Fabien, and despite his anger, I think Louis does too. King Louis XIV (George Blagden, left) and Henriette (Nomie Schmidt) arrive at "Versailles" in the Ovation series. Louis adds, almost contemptuously: you never understood politics. but it would cause her too much pain. (Same with the Chevalier and his jealousy of Philippes wives. Colbert looks a bit stunned. At some stage, Musket Mike (the masked man) is outed as a Kings guard. Montcourt 10 episodes, 2015 Gilly Gilchrist . The best visual of the whole episode. Montespan banters but Louis doesnt bite. Royal FamilyKing Louis XIV Arranged Marriage: To Marie-Thrse Boom, Headshot! Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Philippe had a relationship with the man he loved while Henriette continued to sleep with the man she loved. Pity that they made his character too emo, too frustrated and angry with the world, when he actually was full of joie de vivre, always smiling, always chattering, always ready to find the good in every person and every sistuation. Does Henriette mind being used by Louis? As she said, she was only voicing what they were both thinking. 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. on The finale. UGH D: Hi Jules, I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your reviews as much as I have enjoyed watching Versailles. He is beyond selfish and his cruel behaviour is at the root of all of their misery. You died of a cold, or a simple infection or someone sneezing on you. Then she says: can you feel my skin? And reaches out first to Louis, then Philippe. We are NOT touching her! Philippe finally says. I am really liking Sophies growth as a character, who is, of course, beautiful, but with attitude and a strong backbone, as we are now seeing. 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. Later on, we see the portrait back in Louiss chamber Ah, but not so devout that Louis followed all the teachings. Cultural factors, too, played a part. Beating your wife was also quite legal, acceptable and, indeed, expected. for Season 2. The true cause of Henriettes death can never be known, but one thing is certain: this beloved princess was sadly missed. OMG!). So anyways, off we go. The state is a person. Season 1 | Season 2 Getting Started | Contributor Zone Contribute to This Page Add episode 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. *Disclaimer* I do not own any of the audio or footage included in this. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Called it!) 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. Aaaaaand there we have the end of the episode and the end of Season One. In walks Philippe, now fully dressed (and what a fine figure he is!) This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. Just another way Louis is emasculating him, making him a laughing stock in French society. Philippe adds: .or two, perhaps. And he strides off. We could never invade the entire world but the world can imagine us as their centre. A European history-geek friend told me about this show yesterday, so I binge watched the entire series. Because the whole world gave you counsel. . We stake our claim or we are ploughed into the field. And then of course, Philippe rapes her (only the once? I enjoyed them very much, I must saymuch more than this series, which is good entertainement, but, God, so FAR from being historically correct, in so many ways. Oh, and she was the one who prepared Henriettes tea. But your first strike would have to be true. Points 1 and 2: We establish that both people are in love with someone else. And Philippe says calmly and quietly: There. 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 Henriette thing is just one more on the heaping pile of shit. Rohan grabs her by the throat, saying it is not yet clear to him what she has done to earn her money, then demands she clean his room before leaving. 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. 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. apparently it is still not safe. Henriette is restrained by Philippe, the Queen and Bontemps, and Philippe is clearly suffering as he listens to his wife muffling her screams. Louis is a shit to Philippe. He deserves a truly powerful, unpredictable, fun, intoxicating woman who pulls the rug from under him, and he enjoys it. Henrietta 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, who had recently returned to the Royalist side. UGH, technology! Dieu. The camera pans up to show the Queen on her knees in prayer, then a select few further back (I see Colbert, Louvois, Montespan, Sophie, Cassel). Marchal: The King once told me, he warned me quite clearly that his enemies would seek to destroy those closest to him. As Mme de Svign wrote: She was taken ill and died within eight hours, and we have lost with her all the joy, all the charm and all the pleasures of the Court. To spare his feelings? Speculation that Henriette had been poisoned began straight away. Then he calls for the Guards. My thoughts on that notorious Henrietta/Philippe scene in episode one is that it is entirely out-of-character for Philippe as we get to know him through the rest of the series. He was brought up and ruled as absolute monarch, and believed for the good of France. In the show Philippe tries time and again to offer his support and love, but is constantly betrayed or rejected (this happened with the historical figures, too. Do you even think hed allow her to end things? And c) to show the resentment Philippe has for his wife, a woman whom he has to share with his brother, and he cannot do a damn thing about it. We see his offer to help refused time and time again. Something must be done! Louis demands and now NOW he is looking scared, helpless and not at all like the King. What does she say? The Angelique series of movies from the 60s are highly camp, and put Philippe in a terrible light, but they are funny. Is it fair? And one day, brother, one day they will. Anyhow, just wanted to say Especially as her lover was the king. And who can blame her? Cassel passes him and bows. The camera hovers over the prone Henriette then pans up from the bed, like we are her soul being released from her body. 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. Although Lord Montagu accepted this, he had misgivings. I know times and attitudes were different then, but a person violated still feels violated, whether they are allowed to acknowledge it or not. What if the poison spreads? Then he looks to Rohans hand tapping on the stone, decorated with a ring and the penny drops. Is he justified in his behaviour towards her? Thank you, Amy! 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. In Paris, says Colbert. Keeps your brothers power in check and offers a direct connection to England. But, this is my interpretation or thoughts based on the real life events. 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. She is a woman, she is his subject. The Queen rushes to her side as she collapses and Louis commands Bontemps to fetch his doctor. 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. No one leaves. Henriette of England died in Saint-Cloud, not in Versailles. And Louis weeps. When an autopsy was done (observed by 17 French doctors, two English physicians, the British ambassador and around 100 other onlookers) death was deemed to be from cholera morbus (gastroenteritis) caused by heated bile. The poor Chevalier, accused when he wasnt even there! And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. Point 10: The abnoxious snog in front of Henriette. Perfectly written line is delivered perfectly by perfect actor. Did not see this one coming! you wanted to make it your castle. Yet even on her deathbed, she reaches for Louiss hand first. 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. I also read your discussion between yourself and Teresa about episode 10. She was merely being used by the man she was in love with. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. I have never posted a comment on your website before and this will be the first time that I have ever written a comment here. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles.. 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. Bring the garden here, Louis commands * (YES I called this line too I am KING OF THE LAB! Is it any wonder she couldnt work up any concern over the possibility that her rapist might die in battle? He genuinely believes Philppe is a potential threat. It is fascinating to compare Philippes two moments of deep anguish side by side: when the Chevalier was arrested, we saw his total and complete breakdown, the slow crumple of his expression from shock, to horror, to abject grief, then as he collapsed to his knees and rocked while he wept. Gaston de Foix was arrested and tortured as the potential poisoner by Fabien. 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. hes a critic, but there is another who has been hidden before us. As to fiction I found the ones I did read ended up thrown against the wall. 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. Revealing nothing. I must be poisoned! so Philippe ordered her dog to be fed the water. 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. They talk about whats happening Marchal is questioning people, and Sophie was taken in that morning. Thanks for your great reviews! 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). Its emotionless. It is Louis who victimises Philippe and he does it in every way he can think of. Or survival. he starts to pace: here comes the lecture. I think Philippe will always blame Louis for Henriette's death, and I can't see when they'll ever be reconciled again. Point 7: Chevalier moves in on Henriette the moment her husbands back is turned. Henriette screams and they both surge to the door then suddenly stop. A page for describing Characters: Versailles. Id be happy with either, tbh! even if it turned out his brother was the poisoner. Apparently de Clermont gave Marchal the names of the conspirators against the king, and all the names of those who shared her allegiance. I have known your website for some time now but hadnt had much time to write a post until now. But not at the hands of Henriette, who really had little power in the situation. Henriette wanted to go!).
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