Pretty sure he was not the one who did the poisoning thing. Why is his passion for the man he loves to be forgiven and Henriettes passion for the man she loves to be used against her? Similarly, perforation of the gall bladder may have led to an excess of bile leaking into the peritoneum causing the corruption and gangrene reported by her doctors. Love your delicious commentary, brava! Then Philippe walks out, still dressed in his nightshirt and robe, barefoot. And in the context of the show, I did find it a nice touch, the apology to him. All of these things have the power to change a nation from within. She is later arrested as the poisoner as her son is released, but ridiculed from court. Episodio 10. (Historical note: it was forbidden for the King to be in the presence of death. First to Henriette, and after she was poisoned, to Elizabeth Charlotte, Princess of the Palatinate. I realise that you are not a fan of the historical figure but I am speaking strictly of the character. The death of someone so young was often attributed to poison. In Versailles, Madame de Clermont is running round like a blue-arsed fly having discovered that her poison has gone missing. Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. Of his power, of his country. Is it fair? We now join Rohan with the Dauphin, riding out with the Kings Guard. But she is human and she can feel jealousy and make inappropriate remarks at inappropriate moments. Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. Montcourt looks nervous, says he doesnt know what he means. 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. But to his brother? She is subject to the whims and wishes of her king and lover, of her husband and even of her husbands lover. Much kudos to Nomie Schmidt for a brilliantly sad scene, aided by the backing music and the strength and emotion of George Blagden and Alex Vlahos. ), I think your recaps are wonderful and I enjoy reading them every bit as much as I do watching the programme! 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). ), Back to Louis outside his bed chamber, where Henriettes screams of pain can be heard. 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. 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. My greatest issue with Henriette is that she seems to lack any personality. Yes, it was common to talk about marriage that soon! (*cries*), Bontemps goes to see Louis. In any case, Philippe is Louis victim but definitely NOT Henriettes. The steps, the swinging of the arms, the movement of the coat and their cravats. (since you mention here she is his love). We were taking the air with our governess when we made a break for freedom. Still, Louis suspicions had been aroused and he ordered an autopsy, which was performed by French doctors and witnessed by others sent from England. 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. PERFECT. 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. So thats why I believe that the most that Louis felt for Henriette was that he only loved her a little or to some degree but not enough. The best visual of the whole episode. The Kings son. 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. Henriette is restrained by Philippe, the Queen and Bontemps, and Philippe is clearly suffering as he listens to his wife muffling her screams. Women are still being raped today in societies which condone such behaviour towards women and which deny women their personhood. : . Henrietta of England and Her Tragic Life of Calamities and Heartbreak his majesty knew this day would come. But I said lets make it our fort. For once in your life you played along. 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. 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. How can people not see Rohans calculating glances, his sly little looks? Montcourt tried to tell me the same. While your character and scene analyses tend to differ quite a bit from my own (perhaps because of that?? Claudine and Philippe converse, with Claudine saying she feels they are not through the worst. No one enters. elisabetta, oopsI should say figure, not charactersorry, english is not my first language . For one thing, Anne of Austria, Henriette and the Comtesse de Scissons and even Louis XIV partly himself were in real life all part of a plan to distract the court and other gossip mongers from spreading further lies, gossip, rumors and to provide a cover up for Louis and Henriettes affair which was more of a fling than an actual full fledged affair. Around 5pm on 29th June Henriette drank chicory water, then keeled over saying Ah! I really enjoy your reviews. Henriettes liver and intestines were found to be badly corrupted, while her duodenum, gall bladder and the lower portion of her abdomen were filled with evil-smelling bile. Is anyone else hoping Fabien takes her under his wing? 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. Louis persists. He deserves a truly powerful, unpredictable, fun, intoxicating woman who pulls the rug from under him, and he enjoys it. Also I have to add SPOILER ALERT!!!! And laudanum as a sedative was much used at the time. A page for describing Characters: Versailles. Such emotion. Finally, did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? Our dear Henriette. Husbands have being raping their wives since time began from royalty down to peasants and it was classed as taking their marital rights . If anything, his expression pays deference to her status as a princess, hes contemplating his own mortality. Louis asks Henriette to spy on her husband and she does not refuse. But his family and France are divided. It was quite the method du jour to get rid of a person, as the series has shown. My bed your last stop before retiring. So Louis settles into sleep. And Louis is left in the salon, framed by the door, the guards, and looking incredibly vulnerable and alone. Louis looks stunned too. Dance. Now this is fascinating. And Rohan chuckles and I well. Rohan is the Masked Man! She finally asks. How can you be scared? (sweet Philippe!) I blame it all on Louis! 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). 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. Louis smacks it away with the poker, Marchal steps in, Montcourt grabs a candlestick. Yet how much pain are you willing to endure before you get what you want? She coudnt have said no if shed wanted to. Of course, nothing happened and the doctors said colic but nine hours later, she was dead. Do you honestly think that just because certain abusesatrocities, evenwere acceptable, that those on the receiving end didnt feel anger, pain, violation, etc. No context is provided about who he is, no indication he is married. Anyways, he says: we cannot be seen together anymore. 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. The writers do it over and over again, in tiny little ways that is infuriating (Philippe with his sad puppy eyes Nooooo!) My loyalty still lays with Philippe as her husband, he has a right to lay claim to his wife. We see about ten hooded figures, along with the Unmasked Man whom Rohan freed from jail. Did not see this one coming! He rolls in bed, his cheek on a bloodied pillow, and suddenly wakes, realises what it is and follows the trail to Louis bedchamber. Montcourt pauses its clear he recognises Rohans voice. Just because women were denied their personhood does not mean they were not human beings who felt as any human being might feel. Cassel passes him and bows. Is it any wonder she couldnt work up any concern over the possibility that her rapist might die in battle? You did this to her. Louis looks shocked: Brother. Philippe will have none of it: We warned you. Nice one, Montcourt. Another scene now, with Rohan getting ready for his ride, and a servant girl by the name of Marie entering, demanding her money. I choose to believe it was a mistake on the writers part and will simply fast forward over it when I rewatch. 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. 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. First off, let me preface my response with the qualifier that I know very little about the historical figures on which these characters are based. Also thanks for your detailed and in depth reviews. fantastic bog! Louis walks in and replies: because I ask him to do so. Ahhhhh-HA! It is one or the other. Philippe replies calmly: You acted out of pride. The marriage was doomed from the start, because Henriette was already in love with Louis, it seems. Also, Louiss eyes are wet earlier than you recount, namely in the first shot after she says can you hear the flowers? Its just that his anger and upset (and yes, jealousy I think) affects him so much, because its just another way for his brother to control and belittle him, make him less. UGH, Henriette. Henriette of England is poisoned during her trip back from England. I just discovered Versailles this week and watched it in quick succession!!! . 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. In this respect, they are both on fairly equal footing. Louis approaches and she wakes. Henriettes physicians diagnosed colic and assured her that she would soon recover, but it was clear that she was dying. Back with Marchal, interrogating Louvois this time. You! He points and accusing finger. Who seeks to harm Henriette? It is my experience that it is only those closest to a man that can inflict the greatest pain. It was total and raw and real and I wept long and bitter tears for him. Even if I ignore the historical figures behind the show and what I know of their real lives, I cant ignore the historical setting or the social arena in which the show is played. And I see all the little things that Henriette says, her little gestures and actions that bring conflict and sadness to Philippe. How do we find the poisoner? Bontemps moves her along. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. But unlike Philippe, Henriette never snogged her lover obnoxiously right there in the same room with him. Totally inappropriate time to mention it. In every possible way. .. now, I am not saying that Colbert is implying Philippe poisoned his wife, but it sure sounds like it. Panoramica: After crushing the Protestants and thwarted Leto, Louis feels invincible. Theyve always known. Versailles Altadefinizione Stagione 3 Episodio 10 Streaming Ita 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. NOOOOOOO. Philippe strides in slow-mo through the corridors, arms swinging, hair bouncing, coat swaying and with a tight, determined expression on his face. Its just that his anger and upset (and yes, jealousy I think) affects him so much, because its just another way for his brother to control and belittle him, make him less. It could possibly be the same spot from Ep1, when he confronted the wolf and Philippe rode in to rescue him. Everyone shares a look because, yeah, they know. Henriette fulfills her duties with. Historically, poison was definitely suspected in Henriette's death and briefly, here's how it went down: It was 1670 and Henriette was pissed off she couldn't be with Louis at Versailles, and of course Monsieur knew this, so he ordered her to accompany him to Saint Cloud. 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. What will be his legacy? Louis and Bontemps share a look between them a kind of wtf do we do now? And stunned when Louis says shes in his bedchamber. Then he turns and suddenly a Man In a Mask is standing there. We cut to the forest, to the two Kings Guards in their blue livery, leaning by a tree as Rohan and little Louis still mock fight. In my opinion, I agree with Teresa. Louis meanwhile, is disorientated (and by this time I am wondering where the guards are with all this noise, despite Marchal telling them not to disturb them). She has no one to keep him at bay but the king, if he chooses. What about the angels? he asks, after Montcourt nervously says hes been praying for Henriette. Louvois has been a kind of double agent all along, directed by Louis himself to assume the role of critic and conspirator. It is only since the end of the 20th centuary up to present day that wives can now shout rape, I know of a woman in the 60s that had a baby and had to be stitched, her husband cut her stitches out and raped her. As to fiction I found the ones I did read ended up thrown against the wall. Not so much. Anne, Hi Jules haha that last message should have ended (I agree with you on all POINTS) not pints . Point 5: Ah, Henriettes remark about Philippes glorious death in battle. *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. What shall I do! And to Ainee for perspective. It ended up working even better than planned and within a very short amount of time, Louis fell for Louise de la Valliere who was originally meant to be a decoy but became his first official royal mistress. Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. I kind of doubt it). Brilliant writing. Jules! And just like that, the light dims in his eyes, his face twists and his zealotry is gone. Though it was true that he was saddened by Henriettes death, I dont felt that he was actually that hell bent on punishing those who were or at least believed to be responsible for her death, due to the lack of evidence among other factors. Spooks), it was no surprise when this drama arrived with a hearty dollop of sex, violence, tension, and intrigue. Versailles 1x10 - Henrietta is poisoned - YouTube Or twenty, I suppose. Ive mentioned before that his intimate interactions with women in the show are used as a form of punishment towards those who have hurt him Louis (with Louise and Henriette) and the Chevalier (with the maid). Basically he can do what he wants, but she is not allowed to. I will try, but I trust you wont publish it if you find it too long. 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. 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. Louis stands outside: her life is in your hands, he says ominously. Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. 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. And even if not, we see what Philippe is capable of when hes in a jealous snit. I know this coming years later, but to Theresa THANK YOU SO MUCH. 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. He is always the king, while Philippe gives his emotions (somewhat) free rein. 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? Louis looks mega pissed. Philippe is clearly shocked and my heart is just going HHHHHHHGGGGNNNNN. . When she travelled to England, she was excited at the prospect of seeing her brother, Charles, again. So do I believe that our enemies would dare to poison King Charles of Englands sister? 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. 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 perfect sync. (For the record, I am speaking strictly of the characters in this drama, not the historical characters). Photograph: BBC. 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. New episodes of " Versailles " air at 10/9c Saturdays on Ovation, but are rebroadcast throughout the week. Hi, I do. Nup. We could never invade the entire world but the world can imagine us as their centre. 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. 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! They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. Check Ovation for times and how you can watch Ovation in your area. 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. Moreover, two years later, Louis invited Lorraine back to court and into the royal favour, which he would not have done had he believed Lorraine was the murderer. Henriette answered Montagu with a shrug: she did not know. Claudine looks sad: this must be frightening for her. Just another way Louis is emasculating him, making him a laughing stock in French society. I think Philippe will always blame Louis for Henriette's death, and I can't see when they'll ever be reconciled again. My biggest problem with Henriette/Louis is that I find it highly doubtful that Louis would have sex with her. My sources tell me that sadly, we will have to wait until March 2017 (Yes, NEXT YEAR!!!) BRILLIANT acting. I believe Louis did love her. I just found out your site and I must congratulate you for your beautifully written reviews. Why? I think he has done his younger brother irreperable harm and, at times, I wonder if he wouldnt throw Philippe to the wolves if it suited him or France. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. I am waiting eagerly for the second season and I really hope to see you write about it then. she was the one who found it, actually. King Louis is in a bit of a pickle. Much kudos to Nomie Schmidt for a brilliantly sad scene, aided by the backing music and the strength and emotion of George Blagden and Alex Vlahos. The final review of the finaleof Versailles. Royal FamilyKing Louis XIV Arranged Marriage: To Marie-Thrse Boom, Headshot! She rises and silently leaves, then more people walk in to pay their respects the Chevalier included. but it is later, after they already speak with the guards in the background. No. The opening episode of Versailles season two featured fortune tellers and laser beams. His face may be handsome but now he just reminds me of a ferret. Anyway, back to the story. What if the poison spreads? However, lets assume they are both equally dire sins. 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. And in 1671 during Louis three day visit to the Prince de Conds Chteau de Chantilly, the Master of Festivities and Pleasures Franois Vatel killed himself over the late delivery of fish, and Louis was quickly hustled away (as shown in the wonderful 2000 Gerard Depardieu movie, Vatel)), So we see Claudine striding to the bedchamber but her way is barred. Kill him, then me, and blame it on him. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien?, de Clermont went to a brothel to obtain poison and the love potion Lauren (Marchals henchwoman) tells him thats what she observed. This is such a clever production team impeccable writing, brilliant cast, sumptuous sets and costumes. The first time we see Philippe is with his lover. Oh, Louis most definitely would choose France over his brother. apparently it is still not safe. I guess in summary, I saw more nuance and non-verbal cues with Philippe that made him a more sympathetic character. We are shown much more of Philippes inner mind and his relationship to Louis than anyone else. But that was the thinking of the time. Louis is greeted by Bontemps in his chambers, who enquires about Henriettes health. Henriette is Philippes wife, his property, his to do with as he wishes. Back with the sick princess and Claudine is fiddling with potions while Henriette writhes and vomits blood. At a Mass said for her soul, Bishop Bossuet conveyed the sense of shock at her sudden death: Oh, disastrous night; oh, dreadful night, in which resounded like a clap of thunder the unbelievable words Madame is dying Madame is dead!. Philippe is most definitely not the victim in his marriage. It was all out there. I first read your reviews right after watching the entire series and then again after recently rewatching all 30 ep again. I could never love you more. Finally, a scene with the Chevalier!!! From the bed, Henriette says pitifully, Dont leave me and straight away, we know who that is aimed at. But here, now? I just binge-watched all 2 seasons and now painfully waits for each episode of Season 3 to come out. 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? They exchange silent looks for a moment, then Philippe says quietly, Do you remember our fort?. Point 6: Not her greatest moment, no. Poisoned? At least there is a modicum of decorum. Colbert: You believe her highness is poisoned? Marchal replies cryptically: I believe. It was Season 1. It happened so fast, but did Fabien Marshal shoot Charlotte Parthanay, and if so, why? Louis was deathly afraid of the more relaxed, popular and fun-loving Monsieur, who gave great parties, was social and everyone wanted to be around. Who poisoned Henriette in Versailles? Youre brought up, its your duty. Keeps your brothers power in check and offers a direct connection to England. We stake our claim or we are ploughed into the field. He is genuinely distraught, going to a collapsed Henriette on the floor while Louis is just standing there, seemingly frozen. Since the first stone was laid in this expansion. Do you even think hed allow her to end things? The door suddenly opens, Claudine walks sombrely in. THIS. At the time of his birth, his parents had been married for 23 years. She is a toy left to gather dust on the shelf and which Louis has taken from him just to prove that he can. He remembers too. She is not indulgent in it. Louis replies how else was I to keep you close. A side-note: On Sophie. When we are far away, we must make him believe we are near. 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. 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. ? He took the bottle to drown his sorrows as it were, after he hit Claudine, feeling remorse, I would think. Rumourwent that he sent the poison to Effiat in retaliation for Henriette having him banished. Next time we see the painting in Ep 6 it has been moved to Henriettes room on her dressing table. 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. We see a lovely shot of Versailles outside, then cut to the Kings bedchamber, where the flowers and hedges are neatly arranged around to the bed. That was your promise to me. In summary, of the four people involved in this sad businessLouis, Philippe, the Chevalier and HenrietteHenriette is the most powerless, the one with the least choice in anything. Such a beautiful moment, with Philippe building on their complex relationship, reminding Louis of a more simplistic time. Dear Anne, Im guessing I know a fair bit more about rape, the history of rape, the history of rape within marriage and womens rights (and lack thereof) than you realise. Montcourt is stabbed by Louis XIV while facing off with him and Fabien Marchal. The advice you took came from only one source. the door opens, and Montespan enters. Is he justified in knocking her across the room? Cue some fabulous visuals of doors closing, pikes crossing, the golden gates slamming shut and locking. No wonder Philippe feels the need to claim what is his. Anything Henriette had done to Philippe, he had done to herand worse. They have some banter, and Rohan invites the boy to play a game A game of war? The Dauphin says excitedly. 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. 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. forgot to add the bit about similar shows. Only honestly acknowledging that Philippes glorious death in battlesomething that would not displease Philippe, himselfwouldnt necessarily break her heart. Thank you! Philippe was there in the woods and saved Louis from the wolves, but at the end of season one hes left Versailles. She stays. Philippe: And so do I.. I thought so but no. Versailles recap: episode nine - off avec their ttes!
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