Wow. Nup. The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. Everyone shares a look because, yeah, they know. What will be his legacy? So Louis settles into sleep. I couldnt honestly say. Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. And yes, the Chevalier does live to quite a ripe old age . Thank you so much for your in depth response to my question.
VERSAILLES TV Drama on BBC2: The Real History Behind The Show - Greg Jenner Im genuinely curious to know why you consider Philippe the victim and Henriette the traitor in that relationship. Philippe had a relationship with the man he loved while Henriette continued to sleep with the man she loved. I know times and attitudes were different then, but a person violated still feels violated, whether they are allowed to acknowledge it or not. Who poisoned Henriette in Versailles? In the case of Versailles, [4] Then he calls for the Guards. NOT I dont want you to die, (that comes later) she says my problems cannot be solved, you know that. Way to avoid his question.
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The one with Henriette's return, the rules of etiquette and the We are back at the sickbed, where Henriette sleeps and Montespan silently weeps at the bed. Louis staggers to his feet, Montcourt bleeding out on the floor, and he goes to Marchal, who has collapsed near the fireplace. I do. Louis wakes to the sight of Henriette, blood down her gown and from her mouth, saying help me please. Even gravely ill, she still choses Louis over her husband. Monsieur de Reynaud is poisoned by an unknown entity. And to Ainee for perspective. But I also know that their greatest plan has yet to show itself. the camera pans to Louis, Colbert, Louvois (clearly worried, as he should be), who says, but what if shes merely ill? Marchal: then your appetite will be merely inconvenienced, Louvois. Bontemps appears.
Affair of the Poisons | Versailles Wiki | Fandom What does she say? His grip tightens on the poker, even as Montcourt looks actually shocked at that accusation. ), Back to Louis outside his bed chamber, where Henriettes screams of pain can be heard. And it certainly wasnt the unwavering, steadfast, loyal or constant love that one would most want from a beloved one.
Versailles 2015 TV series, shows/cartoon,anime,magma/Documentaries Pot, meet kettle. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Louis replies how else was I to keep you close. I blame it all on Louis! This doesnt do good for her position, unloved by her husband and no one would stand at her side, should French and English go to war. Feel free to comment if any details are wrong. The two are not mutally exclusive. Anyhow, just wanted to say As for Philippe, I cant make out what he is. and Nine. 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. More of an extreme sadness at his wifes pain. It is always Louis for her. And Philippe says calmly and quietly: There. She is later arrested as the poisoner as her son is released, but ridiculed from court. But of course, she has no power to rid herself of him, so his death would be her only chance. Also, Louiss eyes are wet earlier than you recount, namely in the first shot after she says can you hear the flowers? 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. Such a beautiful moment, with Philippe building on their complex relationship, reminding Louis of a more simplistic time. She is not indulgent in it. 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. This really shows he is vulnerable. Check back soon for my overview and wrap up of the entire season. From the bed, Henriette says pitifully, Dont leave me and straight away, we know who that is aimed at. In Versailles, Madame de Clermont is running round like a blue-arsed fly having discovered that her poison has gone missing. 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. (Same with the Chevalier and his jealousy of Philippes wives. In walks Philippe, now fully dressed (and what a fine figure he is!) Its emotionless. 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. Are there more shows you will review? 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. Mike did. Oh, Lord receive me she softly says, opens her eyes can you hear that? 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. There is your music.. We awarded it to you for bravery. Menu. Henriette of England died in Saint-Cloud, not in Versailles. Henriette answered Montagu with a shrug: she did not know. *That should have read historical figures not historical characters! In which case, I dont blame her one bit! Her cheeriness disguised the fact that she was unwell. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. A yellow Spanish topaz, buried in the mud. I also read your discussion between yourself and Teresa about episode 10. oh sorry, wrong show). There are a few movies I enjoy that are fairly accurate. It would be an outrageous thought. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. I thought so but no. Her confessor, however, urged her to accuse no one but to make her death an offering to God. For the record, I dont think Henriette would actually like to see Philippe die, but she would like to be shot of him. Then he says I pay you to spy on others, not on me. . Societal expectations do not alter basic human reality. Yep. Your closest confidants told you to look elsewhere! Montcourt turns and quickly leaves. The sudden onset of Henriettes illness, the severe pain and the short time between the onset of her symptoms and her death suggested to her contemporaries that she had been poisoned. Whew! It was total and raw and real and I wept long and bitter tears for him. The three remaining lived to be 59, 49 and 68. Not sure and he leaves. How accurate is Netflix Versailles? *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. He took the bottle to drown his sorrows as it were, after he hit Claudine, feeling remorse, I would think. And dragging Effiat into it too, for a) being a mignon loyal to the Chevalier, and b) his familys involvement in the Fronde, during Louis XIIIs reign. When we are far away, we must make him believe we are near. While making this video i was inspired by the scene when Henriette talks about her first mask ball. He rolls in bed, his cheek on a bloodied pillow, and suddenly wakes, realises what it is and follows the trail to Louis bedchamber. Later on, we see the portrait back in Louiss chamber It is so interesting to watch, given a discussion I had on Twitter earlier with some fellow fans. Is he for or against le roi? Pretty sure he was not the one who did the poisoning thing. Philippes distress is written all over his face, while Louis just looks angry, eyes flinty, mouth flat, jaw clenched. Or twenty, I suppose. Much later, the courtier Saint-Simon offered his own thoughts. The camera hovers over the prone Henriette then pans up from the bed, like we are her soul being released from her body. How do we find the poisoner? Back with Marchal, interrogating Louvois this time. Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? I was never a fan of the character of Henriette, I just cant see how she wronged Philippe more than he did her. This moment echoes the first from the opening scene in Episode One, where the traitors rush in on the pretext of getting Louis safely away. Louis asks Henriette to spy on her husband and she does not refuse. Love your delicious commentary, brava! Hi Jules, I must thank you for your detailed writeup of all ten episodes of Versailles. 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. 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. She had always been painfully thin and Louis once tactlessly referred to her as the bones of the Holy Innocents. Should Claudine be villified for showing up her father? I look forward to reading your reviews on the next series, when it comes out. What to expect from the future? Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. She is subject to the whims and wishes of her king and lover, of her husband and even of her husbands lover. He cares for her, but anytime he has to choose between Chevalier and her, he always choose the former. Vatel (with Uma Thurman and Gerard Depardieu). I cant always catch what is being said, particularly if it an aside or a whisper but I know you will tell me . Yes, it was the thinking of that time but wouldnt that make her a victim of circumstances, rather to be pitied than villified? Still wouldve loved to read your long comment was it complimentary? Montcourt pauses its clear he recognises Rohans voice. We are NOT touching her! Philippe finally says. I must be poisoned! so Philippe ordered her dog to be fed the water. 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. It is one or the other. Philippe replies calmly: You acted out of pride. Today, speculation has attributed Henriettes death to intestinal blockage, ectopic pregnancy or tuberculosis affecting the peritoneum. Its my weekly sin, I confess, Im too addicted to this period to miss it. I have some questions. The flowers theyre singing. and she is gone. To affect the hearts and minds of people. Louis and her smile about it. You sound worse than Montespan and de Clermont sparring over the card-tables! Henriette gasps, crying and in pain. A day later, I was hooked. Does she want to end things with Louis? Point 7: Chevalier moves in on Henriette the moment her husbands back is turned. Marchal is still ordering: Get his Majesty to safety, at once! His guards rush in to remove him, they scuffle and Louis yells: get your hands off me! Louis continues to yell: because without me this country will consume itself in nobles squabbles. He paces. And she is the only one who knew who prepared Henriettes chicory water. What about the angels? he asks, after Montcourt nervously says hes been praying for Henriette. What a total prick ). Perfectly written line is delivered perfectly by perfect actor. Thank you! she was the one who found it, actually. The next shot is of Montespan, entering her rooms, where she briefly cries then quickly gains control with a deep breath. Charming. They have some banter, and Rohan invites the boy to play a game A game of war? The Dauphin says excitedly. Because he did feel something for her, despite her repeated betrayal of him, over and over. 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. 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.