Romantic wouldnt work, but she could become a protge of his. Shes genuinely quite sweet, but tenacious something Im sure our Head of Security will appreciate). But to his brother? Which one? Louis asks. *Disclaimer* I do not own any of the audio or footage included in this. (Historical note: it was forbidden for the King to be in the presence of death. I could never love you morewell. And Philippe replies gently: You did the best you could. Tears now from Henriette: how handsome you both are. And now we are in the last throes of her last moments it hurts and she cannot breathe, they move the pillow. Thank you, Amy! Aaaaaand there we have the end of the episode and the end of Season One. Louvois has been a kind of double agent all along, directed by Louis himself to assume the role of critic and conspirator. Because no one knows that Cassel is one of the conspirators (and UGH I dont know WHY the Chevalier just didnt tell Marchal or Louis???) And Bontemps replies: we are all proud of her, Sire. Louis: And now someone is trying to destroy me, by destroying her. Rohan appears: And they will not succeed I came as soon as I could I wish to offer myself to you as your subject and as your friend. UGGGGGH. 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 have heard many say they see angels before they die. (Ahhh! Is she a villain for this because of the thinking of the day? In the early hours of 30 June, she died. I can see where the series cliffhanger is heading, besides the obvious unmasking of Rohan as a traitor. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles. She actually says I could never love you well which does change the context somewhat. I respect the fact that two people can look at the same thing and see it from completely different angles and come away with completely different interpretations. They are singing. Minor detail maybe, but not sure if that doesnt change the meaning of the next bit somewhat? At some stage, Musket Mike (the masked man) is outed as a Kings guard. It is Louis who victimises Philippe and he does it in every way he can think of. Hmm. Not long to go now, and we are with Marchal, who lies in bed, wakes suddenly and touches his stomach wound, which bleeds through the bandage. then goes into the bedchamber. Even Louis at this stage is getting sick of it and announces he is going to war. 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). 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. I could never love you more. King Louis XIV (George Blagden, left) and Henriette (Nomie Schmidt) arrive at "Versailles" in the Ovation series. Both felt neglected by the other. I was never a fan of the character of Henriette, I just cant see how she wronged Philippe more than he did her. Apparently de Clermont gave Marchal the names of the conspirators against the king, and all the names of those who shared her allegiance. And I do not regret it for an instant. Like he is trying to justify himself. Seems likely in the show (historically, this is not so the case at all). And so was she. Henriette answered Montagu with a shrug: she did not know. I especially like the pairing of her and Marchal. Pot, meet kettle. That was your promise to me. She is a woman, she is his subject. Charming. Montcourt pauses its clear he recognises Rohans voice. Im guessing they were pretty equal. Because the whole world gave you counsel. Panoramica: After crushing the Protestants and thwarted Leto, Louis feels invincible. These reactions perfectly suit and says a lot to their characters, plus George Blagden and Alex Vlahos as hugely talented actors. ! Louis is stunned: Why are you casting all this rage at me? Philippe: Because you deserve it. They could not be more different in this moment. Marchal commands to clear the room, Louis adds: Not you, Montcourt. and the doors are sealed: no one enters. Does Henriette mind being used by Louis? Only Versailles is now about as sexy as Robot Wars. 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. Louis paranoia about his little brother is completely unfounded. I find it interesting that Louis feels the need to add: she came to find me, to put the doubt on Montespans face to rest. It was very clear from episode 1 that you were not a fan of Henriette and I found that quick jarring to read in your reviews. All I could find were negative. However, lets assume they are both equally dire sins. By this point, Louis had basically forgotten about and gotten over Henriette though this was much to her displeasure and chagrin. I also saw the subtle ways in which Henriette (and Louis) talked about him, how they wished he was not there. Montespan banters but Louis doesnt bite. Philippe replies, almost resignedly: Im not asking for permission. We now join Rohan with the Dauphin, riding out with the Kings Guard. Horrible man. You can read more about Henriettas death here. Ive found some interesting, unedited sources about him and I hope to write very soon a book to make some justice to this very, very mistreated character. The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. The sad irony here is, I do think Louis cares very much for Philippe but he cannot let his armour of paranoia down enough to recognise Philippes loyalty and the fact that he can trust his brother. Episodio 10. 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. We awarded it to you for bravery. So anyways, off we go. When King Charles hears that his beloved sister has been poisoned in France, it is only a matter of hours before a declaration of war. Louvois: a war they cannot afford to win. Colbert now counsels Louis on the shift of power should Henriette die: Henriettes very existence strengthens your position. (Same with the Chevalier and his jealousy of Philippes wives. A European history-geek friend told me about this show yesterday, so I binge watched the entire series. A letter from the King of Sweden has arrived, telling Louis he has agreed to break his alliance with the Dutch and support the French. No, of course she doesnt. Suffering from digestive problems, she lived on a diet consisting primarily of milk. But unlike Philippe, Henriette never snogged her lover obnoxiously right there in the same room with him. Today you get the chance to kill a king! While hes saying this, Marchal behind them is taking out a knife, and suddenly he slides it across the floor, and Louis picks it up, and Montcourt lunges another candlestick is involved.. OMG And then Louis grabs Montcourt from behind and sinks the knife into him! Im thinking no. Last scene, with Louis silent and stoic, standing on a stone that overlooks a glorious view of the forest with Versailles in the distance. Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. (its only 16mins and 50 seconds in not that I was counting *innocent whistle*) Filmed in the Chteau de Maisons in Maisons-Lafitte, in the Salon dHercule, he strides past Montcourt, demands to know what he is doing. There was no indication of poisoning, so death was attributed to cholera morbus caused by corrupt and boiling bile, which had led to gangrene in the entrails and other parts of the lower abdomen. Bring the garden here, Louis commands * (YES I called this line too I am KING OF THE LAB! Pale and in obvious distress, she was put to bed, but her pains were so severe that she believed she must have been poisoned and asked for an antidote. the rest will do her good, Bontemps says. 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 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. Ugh. My greatest issue with Henriette is that she seems to lack any personality. Who was that mysterious man in the mask of Apollo who dan. My heart breaks for him. : . Philippes distress is written all over his face, while Louis just looks angry, eyes flinty, mouth flat, jaw clenched. I realise a woman was expected to stay faithful to her husband even while it was acceptable for him to have mistresess (ha! He sees Louis. Coming from the quills of noted showrunners David Wolstencroft and Simon Mirren, both known for gripping series with a conspiratorial bent (i.e. And laudanum as a sedative was much used at the time. Obviously he loves Chevalier. 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. They talk about whats happening Marchal is questioning people, and Sophie was taken in that morning. Montcourt 10 episodes, 2015 Gilly Gilchrist . Philippe weeps. SYNC. No doubt those in Philippes camp played on that too, to taint Henriette even more (Guiche UGH. We are shown much more of Philippes inner mind and his relationship to Louis than anyone else. 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. Henriette. God knows the wolves might have taken us but what did we know? Then the camera pans to the door and Philippe enters, says to him quietly, were leaving. Beating your wife was also quite legal, acceptable and, indeed, expected. many things. Louis looks at him as he goes on: I believe this palace is a symbol of our king. Henriette, however, happens to be in love with the king and, more importantly, it seems he with her. Such an angry outpouring from Louis, however, would have been out of character and no one else reported that he said any such thing. 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. 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. Lets just say, Henriettes jealous behaviour is a far cry less despicable than Philippes.). But Louis, he just wanted her close, and so married her to his brother. We now see Philippe asleep. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. The mortality rate was very high, thats why people had so many children so often. Mike did. Thatd do it. THIS. What about the angels? he asks, after Montcourt nervously says hes been praying for Henriette. A day later, I was hooked. A yellow Spanish topaz, buried in the mud. (Historical note: mistresses were in competition with each other all the time, poison was effective and the murderer didnt have to deal with the messiness. And Louis is still on a roll, caught up in his speech about grandeur and nobility and the endurance of a legacy: .the song we sing here, brother, I mean it to be played forever. And suddenly, as he stares at Philippe, his face alight with the emotion of a true believer, the cries of Henriette are heard. Is there anything more beautiful than the scent of blossom in the air? Henriette gets out softly. Theyve always known. And Philippe says calmly and quietly: There. Is Philippe a victim? And that is the problem you face, Montcourt. 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. Josephine Wilkinson is an academic and author. It is one or the other. Philippe replies calmly: You acted out of pride. 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. In every possible way. .. now, I am not saying that Colbert is implying Philippe poisoned his wife, but it sure sounds like it. Id be happy with either, tbh! Bontemps suddenly appears; Henriette has been calling. The camera pans around him and yet still, not one muscle is out of place, not one twitch of emotion. She seems like she has genuinely been brought in as a main character simply to drive the wedge deeper between Louis and Philippe, but not contribute anything herself to most of her scenes! Yet how much pain are you willing to endure before you get what you want? Marchal: The King once told me, he warned me quite clearly that his enemies would seek to destroy those closest to him. But I said lets make it our fort. For once in your life you played along. But gossip is gossip and it was particularly rife and vicious in those days. Especially as her lover was the king. Such emotion. Mainly wanted to know about Chevalier after last weeks tearful declaration of love. It was just how it was. He genuinely believes Philppe is a potential threat. Copyright 2023 History Today Ltd. Company no. I think he also wants reassurance that Louis cares for him as much as he cares for Louis. Philippe, despite their mutual loathing, was upset and distraught, so suspicion then fell to the absent Chevalier de Lorraine, who at the time was still in exile in Rome. How accurate is Netflix Versailles? You went north, I went south and she went west and by the time they righted themselves we found our way down by the mill stream. Montcourt looks nervous, says he doesnt know what he means. You admit her situation is unfair and certainly, she is powerless where her husband (and Louis) are concerned and yet, simply because of the screwed up thinking of the day, the thinking that removed a womans personhood and reduced her to mere property, she is the villain for not being able to love a man who ignores her and rapes her? Not sure and he leaves. 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. Louis is greeted by Bontemps in his chambers, who enquires about Henriettes health. Im leaving. Louis: You would defy me, even in this moment? Philippe: I know what this moment is. Louis steps to his brother and the camera frames them between the crossed pikes, a familiar movie making technique that focuses your eye solely on them, and also creates powerful imagery of two strong men, between weapons, taking opposite views. It is Louis, and not Henriette, whom I see as the one who does the greatest harm to Philippe. Never forget. They look at each other for a moment, until Philippe looks away and mutters, Not that youd remember. Louis thinks, then slowly reaches into his jacket pocket, steps forward and takes Philippes hand then places that stone in the palm. So he tells Louis he will now deliver the man responsible for their deaths. Dieu. Im genuinely curious to know why you consider Philippe the victim and Henriette the traitor in that relationship. Bontemps moves her along. But here, now? But it is kept behind closed doors. Menu. They have some banter, and Rohan invites the boy to play a game A game of war? The Dauphin says excitedly. Right. Hi, Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. 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. I am waiting eagerly for the second season and I really hope to see you write about it then. It is featured in several shots when Louis & Philippe are arguing and she reveals shes preggers as well as when Louis comes to confront her about not wishing to live with the doubt about the child. #JesusTakeTheWheel What a scene. I have some questions. Henriette portrayed by Pierre Mignard, 17th century, Henriette, Duchesse d'Orlans, the sister-in-law of Louis XIV, took a drink of her usual chicory water and immediately clutched her side, crying out in pain. See production, box office & company info. She rises and silently leaves, then more people walk in to pay their respects the Chevalier included. Thanks for the correction I listened to that audio over and over but couldnt quite get the last word! Wow. Youre brought up, its your duty. From the bed, Henriette says pitifully, Dont leave me and straight away, we know who that is aimed at. Henriette wanted to go!). I am sobbing. Cassel passes him and bows. Why should we fault Henriette for not ending her incestuous relationship with her brother-in-law, the king, but Philippe can be forgiven for continuing his homosexual relationship with the Chevalier? The Queen rushes to her side as she collapses and Louis commands Bontemps to fetch his doctor. But his family and France are divided. Such a beautiful moment, with Philippe building on their complex relationship, reminding Louis of a more simplistic time. There is your music.. They grew up knowing what their duty was as prince and princess. I have one comment / correction on what you wrote on Henriettes death scene. I also read your discussion between yourself and Teresa about episode 10. You dont get to my age and experience with your naivete still intact. Louis persists. Royal FamilyKing Louis XIV Arranged Marriage: To Marie-Thrse Boom, Headshot! Get him out! Henriette cries. Hold onto this moment, I told you. Arguably, as a man, it was within Philippes power to end his relationship easily enough whereas Henriette, a woman, would very possibly not have had that same power. We establish right from the start that she has no powershe was forced to marry a man she did not want because the king wants to keep her close. Versailles (TV Series 2015-2018) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I just found out your site and I must congratulate you for your beautifully written reviews. Louis finally nods to the guards, the pikes are uncrossed and Philippe takes a breath and walks out without a backwards glance.The Chevalier gives him a few feet head start, then strolls after him, hands behind his back, not looking at Louis, not bowing. I thought so but no. The rape thing was upsetting. Yet another possibility is that she had a duodenal ulcer which burst, leading to peritonitis. Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. The Mysterious Death of Henriette, Duchesse dOrlans, Toad Testicles, Foul-Beard and Broad-Arse. Is he for or against le roi? Anything Henriette had done to Philippe, he had done to herand worse. 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. Now, if she had been his second cousin, and never saw each other until she married his brother, then I can maybe see them having an affair. He certainly is darker, more angry and violent than he was in real life. (*cries*), Bontemps goes to see Louis. As she said, she was only voicing what they were both thinking. It was all out there. 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). Versailles 2015 - S01E10 - Bring the Garden Here (High MP4) (WEBM) (Aired: 14 Dec. 2015) Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Why is this so? A hundred years ago. Either way, she's dead now. If anything, his expression pays deference to her status as a princess, hes contemplating his own mortality. 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. Love your delicious commentary, brava! Even the bouncing hair. She causes her father distress, embarasssment, hurt. They walk into a salon, where Montcourt is playing cards, and everyone suddenly stops talking when Marchal meets the mans eye. The flashback of Charlotte being shot is in his head, reminding us (the audience) what happened previously and confirming that Marchal now knows how it was done. Does she want to end things with Louis? I like the show, the actors and the plot. I knew hed say that line! She allows grief but only briefly. Today, speculation has attributed Henriettes death to intestinal blockage, ectopic pregnancy or tuberculosis affecting the peritoneum. Philippe strides in slow-mo through the corridors, arms swinging, hair bouncing, coat swaying and with a tight, determined expression on his face. Philippe was the one in strident dissent! Remember, Henriette, as a woman, is completely powerless. It was total and raw and real and I wept long and bitter tears for him. Nup. Just because the thinking of the day viewed a woman as mere property and not a person in her own right does not mean she isnt a human being with the same feelings and needs as any other. Marchal replies in that cool way of his: we eliminate the suspects. Colbert: eliminating the suspects doesnt mean the same to me as it does to you! Lol. Louis continues to yell: because without me this country will consume itself in nobles squabbles. He paces. He is the villain if you are looking for one. Having spent the first episode ripping their kit off at any opportunity, the court of Versailles has taken an oath of chastity. As to fiction I found the ones I did read ended up thrown against the wall. The wedge is firmly being driven between Philippe and Louis, all their arguments and conflict and opposition for each other has been carefully constructed and built up over the last nine episodes, into this final one. The camera pans up and it is a truly magnificent sight, flowers everywhere. Thank you for the recaps, I am with you on all things you write about Monsieur Marchal, he is everything! Right away, I am feeling negative towards them both, and yes, judgey about Henriette.

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