Youre brought up, its your duty. As she made her last confession, the English ambassador, Lord Montagu, asked Henriette if she believed she had been poisoned. They have some banter, and Rohan invites the boy to play a game A game of war? The Dauphin says excitedly. Only Versailles is now about as sexy as Robot Wars. Oh, Lord receive me she softly says, opens her eyes can you hear that? She is used by the king to hurt his brother. 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. Do you even think hed allow her to end things? I was highly frustrated with the artistic liberties the authors took, and some just pretty much made up shit, totally contrary to history . Husbands have being raping their wives since time began from royalty down to peasants and it was classed as taking their marital rights . While it seems like shes being unfair to Philippe, he doesnt really put up an effort to make himself lovable most of the time. Episodio 10. UGH D:. Ridicule. The Queen rushes to her side as she collapses and Louis commands Bontemps to fetch his doctor. Duchess Henriette becomes suddenly ill when she returns from a visit to her brother in England. Versailles - Season 1 - IMDb She is a toy left to gather dust on the shelf and which Louis has taken from him just to prove that he can. FOCUS. Ugh. 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. We are back at the sickbed, where Henriette sleeps and Montespan silently weeps at the bed. I thought so but no. Louis summons the Dauphin to show him how to be a good king. Louis pauses, shocked, Marchal grabs his belly, echoing that look, and Im all NOOOOOO! The rape thing was upsetting. Claudine and Philippe converse, with Claudine saying she feels they are not through the worst. Point 6: Not her greatest moment, no. Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. The two Ms still fight, and Louis approaches, holding the poker. She finally asks. He cripples himself with his own paranoia. Sad to hear well have to wait a year for the next season Are there similar shows to this you could recommend? I think the problem with him is that we still miss a decent biography, taking into accounts ALL sources and not only the same, always the same stuff as Saint-Simon and such. It could also be argued that Philippe is relatively powerless, but only where Louis, his older brother and his king, is concerned. Fashion. When we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away. She is a woman, she is his subject. but the show never uses his name, referring to him only as his title of Chevalier, probably to avoid confusion . I do. 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. God knows the wolves might have taken us but what did we know? Eww. Then Philippe walks out, still dressed in his nightshirt and robe, barefoot. I wonder what theyve got in store for us. But that was the thinking of the time. The best visual of the whole episode. Keeps your brothers power in check and offers a direct connection to England. Versailles / Characters - TV Tropes Montespan banters but Louis doesnt bite. Two steps behind him, as protocol dictates, is the Chevalier. Louis continues to yell: because without me this country will consume itself in nobles squabbles. He paces. You, me, Henriette. ), Back to Louis outside his bed chamber, where Henriettes screams of pain can be heard. And to Ainee for perspective. And she was having an affair with the Comte de Guiche. 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. Guilt often manifests itself in an outward show of rage. Her intent is not to hurt Philippe by sleeping with Louis, she simply doesnt care (and I dont blame her). On the other hand, Ive never doubted for a moment Philippes loyalty to his brother or his love for him. Louis persists. The finale. poison, death and departures - Versailles episode 10 She is gravely ill. Montespan pauses for a second, then declares she must go to her (because you know, Montespan is supposed to be one of her ladies-in-waiting). The Chevalier looks a little panicky or is it my imagination? It is so interesting to watch, given a discussion I had on Twitter earlier with some fellow fans. Only honestly acknowledging that Philippes glorious death in battlesomething that would not displease Philippe, himselfwouldnt necessarily break her heart. The first one we ever played in, says Philippe. Its my weekly sin, I confess, Im too addicted to this period to miss it. I am waiting eagerly for the second season and I really hope to see you write about it then. The final review of the finaleof Versailles. But not at the hands of Henriette, who really had little power in the situation. and Nine. I very much enjoyed reading them and especially liked your additional facts about the historical events and figures. She actually says I could never love you well which does change the context somewhat. Lovely. Also, Louiss eyes are wet earlier than you recount, namely in the first shot after she says can you hear the flowers? You have never been a man whos true. It is not clear in the show. Now we are with Marchal, who is interrogating Henriettes ladies, Sophie included. She was 26. 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. Philippe replies, almost resignedly: Im not asking for permission. In this respect, they are both on fairly equal footing. UGH, Henriette. Point 8: Again, refer to comments on Henriettes lack of power as a woman and as a subject of the king to say no to said king. And remember you can also start at the beginning and read my reviews of EpisodesOne, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six,Seven,Eight. Okay, Im gonna walk you through what I see, so bear with me. Later on, we see the portrait back in Louiss chamber Then he says I pay you to spy on others, not on me. . I look forward to reading your reviews on the next series, when it comes out. Is that understood? and pushes past them. It is so reflective of the dilemma she has created for herself. Louis decides to go to Paris to bless the sick. . This really shows he is vulnerable. I have known your website for some time now but hadnt had much time to write a post until now. It is my experience that it is only those closest to a man that can inflict the greatest pain. I risked my life for your vanity, to rescue your wifes dowry. Louis: I acted for France because I AM FRANCE! Philippe remains stoic this time its Louis getting angry and we know why. Desire for glory. All I could find were negative. How can you be scared? (sweet Philippe!) To spare his feelings? And so was she. but it is later, after they already speak with the guards in the background. They take her hands. Anne, Hi Jules My apartment has no pisspot and I do hate to urinate in the stairwells. The Chevalier: Never stopped you before. (teeheehee) They are interrupted by the Duc de Cassel (who is looking even rougher and more filthy than usual. If you have to, just close your eyes and think of France. Who was that mysterious man in the mask of Apollo who dan. He had mistresses, for example. Point 7: Chevalier moves in on Henriette the moment her husbands back is turned. Grrrr well Im not writing all that over again. Thank you! What about the angels? he asks, after Montcourt nervously says hes been praying for Henriette. the kiss between the Chevalier and Philippe happens after the war, after Philippe has seen Louis bring Henriette to the front. At the time of his birth, his parents had been married for 23 years. Thank you so much for your in depth response to my question. I was never a fan of the character of Henriette, I just cant see how she wronged Philippe more than he did her. And also shout out to Hannah for being a a much needed third voice. She is in love with him and, as you say, it seems its been going on for a long time. Nor can I hold her responsible for the fact that Louis uses her as a weapon against his brother. A European history-geek friend told me about this show yesterday, so I binge watched the entire series. Do you honestly think that just because certain abusesatrocities, evenwere acceptable, that those on the receiving end didnt feel anger, pain, violation, etc. Copyright 2023 History Today Ltd. Company no. This scene is barely seconds long, but oh, so telling as to her character. Is it any wonder she couldnt work up any concern over the possibility that her rapist might die in battle? I like the show, the actors and the plot. A rant about the UK press and their Versailles reviews. Yes. NOOOOOOO. Are you suggesting that she would have the power to deny the king even if she wanted to? 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. Louis, who never forgave a slight, always ensured that the guilty paid dearly. Anything Henriette had done to Philippe, he had done to herand worse. Called it!) 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. Point 3: Good question, which is the greater sin? Im genuinely curious to know why you consider Philippe the victim and Henriette the traitor in that relationship. I am sobbing. 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. Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction - and other times, period dramas take a little artistic license . Suffering from digestive problems, she lived on a diet consisting primarily of milk. forgot to add the bit about similar shows. Henriette fulfills her duties with. It unfortunately follows that her absence would weaken you. You can read more about Henriettas death here. Henriette says a glorious death in battle would not displease him. He sent poison to Paris, where it passed through several hands before ending up in the jug containing the chicory water. Henriette is restrained by Philippe, the Queen and Bontemps, and Philippe is clearly suffering as he listens to his wife muffling her screams. 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. Lot of time on my hands at the momentLULZ. 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? I will try, but I trust you wont publish it if you find it too long. I love these seemingly random yet distinct choices made by directors and production designers. But gossip is gossip and it was particularly rife and vicious in those days. *Deeeeeep breath* Okay. Henriette of England | Versailles Wiki | Fandom even if it turned out his brother was the poisoner. Beating your wife was also quite legal, acceptable and, indeed, expected. At some stage, Musket Mike (the masked man) is outed as a Kings guard. He tucks Louis in then gets into his small cot (that looks like a camping bed), fully clothed. When you see Fabien going to find the missing Charlotte, you see him visualising the scenario he holds up his hand, points his fingers in the shape of a gun to see how the angle would project. Brilliant writing. Right away, I am feeling negative towards them both, and yes, judgey about Henriette. I COMMAND YOU! and the guards step back. I just wanted to tell you that I enjoy your reviews and will keep reading them through saison 2. Since the first stone was laid in this expansion. Louis reels off a list of people who were with Henriette on her journey, people that must be interrogated. But unlike Philippe, Henriette never snogged her lover obnoxiously right there in the same room with him. oh sorry, wrong show). Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. 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.