The three remaining lived to be 59, 49 and 68. Philippe loves and is loyal to his brother and only wants Louis to allow him to support him. And even if not, we see what Philippe is capable of when hes in a jealous snit. Henriette was more than happy to become second only to Marie-Therese. The best visual of the whole episode. 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. did the male medicin drink the vial of poison accidentally or on purpose? The midwife and doctor were horrified but there was nothing she could do!!! In any case, Philippe is Louis victim but definitely NOT Henriettes. In walks Philippe, now fully dressed (and what a fine figure he is!) 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. Henriette, Duchesse dOrlans, the sister-in-law of Louis XIV, took a drink of her usual chicory water and immediately clutched her side, crying out in pain. . Close the doors! The Queen adds: we must put her in the bed. Louis nods; in she goes. Marchal is cool: I am not here to answer you. Sophie is equally cool: Then neither am I. He suggests she reconsider, that she has her life to lose if she doesnt. Philippe is no more vulnerable to the hurt and damage done to him than she is to the hurt and damage done to her, simply because he is a man with rights and she is a woman with no rights. Is Philippe such a child and so lacking in self-restraint that he cant wait a few extra moments until they, too, were behind closed doors? I think Teresa is being a bit naive re. <3 <3 I love the outfit on the fashion doll that we see when Philippe and Lorraine flounce into the salon full of cloth and trinkets, and later we see that same coat on Philippe as they stroll the gardens :), Your email address will not be published. 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. Feel free to comment if any details are wrong. Is it any wonder she couldnt work up any concern over the possibility that her rapist might die in battle? Now this is fascinating. Hi, Queen Marie-Thrse noted that everyone was talking about Henriettes death and the manner of it. Slavery was also an accepted practice of the day. 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. Charming. The cost is justified a hundred fold! ..And Philippes face that little sigh, the look he is incredulous. They had children. And before we can check ourselves and reach for the tissues, the priest murmurs, Amen and Philippes expression tightens, his head gently shaking before he steps away from the bed, leaving Louis there. No doubt those in Philippes camp played on that too, to taint Henriette even more (Guiche UGH. Apparently de Clermont gave Marchal the names of the conspirators against the king, and all the names of those who shared her allegiance. Then the camera pans to the door and Philippe enters, says to him quietly, were leaving. But unlike Philippe, Henriette never snogged her lover obnoxiously right there in the same room with him. I will try, but I trust you wont publish it if you find it too long. Saint-Simon asserted that Louis was so thankful that his brother was innocent of the crime that he decided not to prosecute the perpetrators. They talk about whats happening Marchal is questioning people, and Sophie was taken in that morning. But not at the hands of Henriette, who really had little power in the situation. NOOOOOOO. As she made her last confession, the English ambassador, Lord Montagu, asked Henriette if she believed she had been poisoned. But Marchal continues calmly. 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). Then he turns and suddenly a Man In a Mask is standing there. Back outside, to a view of Versailles under construction (I love these pre-glory shots!) She is later arrested as the poisoner as her son is released, but ridiculed from court. Grrrr well Im not writing all that over again. There is no change. The rape scene was repugnant and Phillipes actions were out of character with the Phillipe we saw in the rest of the season. . Ugh. Cats with nine lives. I also cannot figure out why Louis and others speak freely in front of the guards when even they are unsure of their loyalty. Henriette gasps, crying and in pain. She allows grief but only briefly. Having spent the first episode ripping their kit off at any opportunity, the court of Versailles has taken an oath of chastity. And remember you can also start at the beginning and read my reviews of EpisodesOne, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six,Seven,Eight. The Mysterious Death of Henriette, Duchesse dOrlans, Toad Testicles, Foul-Beard and Broad-Arse. We see Louis take what is rightfully and lawfully his his wife. Her confessor, however, urged her to accuse no one but to make her death an offering to God. Louis and Bontemps share a look between them a kind of wtf do we do now? Even if Louis were to let her go, she would then be relinquishing the love of her life to sit lonely and chaste in her apartments waiting for her husband, a man who feels no attraction or interest for her at all. Horrible man. Claudine and Philippe converse, with Claudine saying she feels they are not through the worst. 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. 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). Montcourt pauses its clear he recognises Rohans voice. I have some questions. 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? And she is the only one who knew who prepared Henriettes chicory water. 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. And poor Philippe, who is distraught about his wife, its just another snub for him, isnt it? The Angelique series of movies from the 60s are highly camp, and put Philippe in a terrible light, but they are funny. Thanks for your great reviews! But she is human and she can feel jealousy and make inappropriate remarks at inappropriate moments. Maybe that is where she got the poison she used on Fabien? Despite being a dab hand at treating people who have been poisoned, the doc announces that she . You! He points and accusing finger. New episodes of " Versailles " air at 10/9c Saturdays on Ovation, but are rebroadcast throughout the week. A yellow Spanish topaz, buried in the mud. 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. Enriched my enjoyment of the show, and got a bit more educated on the courts history as well . Bontemps moves her along. If she dies it might lead to accusations and risk any potential alliance with England. Thank you! The fact that she could feel anything at all for him (beyond disgust) by the end surprises me. Do you believe these women feel less pain and violation because the behaviour is condoned by the society in which they live? Poisoned? I will speak to whomever I like. Louvois: I know this is true. For the record, I dont think Henriette would actually like to see Philippe die, but she would like to be shot of him. Especially as her lover was the king. Philippe and Henriette were forced into a marriage with someone they didnt love or care for. Nor can I hold her responsible for the fact that Louis uses her as a weapon against his brother. A goodbye to 'Versailles,' TV's best show you probably never watched The final review of the finaleof Versailles. She puts her foot in her mouth. Yet you heard nothing. No one enters. yet so satisfying to watch because.. yeah. HOW DID THEY DO THAT SO PERFECTLY??? Philippe: my brother always trusted you. Claudine: I am honoured. Philippe whispers: I dont believe I know what it feels like. .. Emo Philippe, so dark and tortured! 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. Thank you for the recaps, I am with you on all things you write about Monsieur Marchal, he is everything! Louis turns in slow-mo, the expression on his face revealing nothing. 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. Ah, but not so devout that Louis followed all the teachings. And, more importantly, Henriette NEVER RAPED Philippe. And Louis coming out the good guy. Heres a thought: what is your view to Claudine? his majesty knew this day would come. Or survival. he starts to pace: here comes the lecture. And it certainly wasnt the unwavering, steadfast, loyal or constant love that one would most want from a beloved one. He takes her hand and closes his eyes and for a moment he is vulnerable. Henriette fulfills her duties with. Kill him, then me, and blame it on him. Did not see this one coming! 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. Fashion. Louis reels off a list of people who were with Henriette on her journey, people that must be interrogated. While making this video i was inspired by the scene when Henriette talks about her first mask ball. Yet how much pain are you willing to endure before you get what you want? Im thinking no. The camera hovers over the prone Henriette then pans up from the bed, like we are her soul being released from her body. 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 stake our claim or we are ploughed into the field. Philippe turns to the guards, stands patiently at the crossed pikes as Louis stares at his back. Yes, of course its common knowledge that Louis is shagging Henriette. 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). Henriette drew the worst cards of all four players in those stakes. But, this is my interpretation or thoughts based on the real life events. He looks nervous and steps to Cassel, but Cassel rises and bows, along with everyone, as Louis enters. 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. 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. How do we find the poisoner? Philippe is jealous. We see Henriette asleep in the bed. Hes not gonna tell him of Rohan outright, is he? 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. So, he loves Henrietta as a friend, or simply to rival his brother? Then he says I pay you to spy on others, not on me. . 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. needless to say, all my writing is copyright to me, so don't be a dick and steal it. She causes her father distress, embarasssment, hurt. Versailles - Louis/Philippe/Henriette - Her Last Ball - YouTube Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. We could never invade the entire world but the world can imagine us as their centre. Once again, Louis behaviour, as reported here, is uncharacteristic. Lulz. Louis XIV was born on 5 September 1638 in the Chteau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, to Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. AAAAAAHHH. Points 1 and 2: We establish that both people are in love with someone else. Required fields are marked *. That doesnt mean a woman would feel affection for her abuser. Rohan took him riding. Then he screams out: CALL THE GUARD!. The next shot is of Montespan, entering her rooms, where she briefly cries then quickly gains control with a deep breath. She finally asks. A side-note: On Sophie. 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. 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. After reading your review on epsiode 10, and reading that it ends with Philippe leaving Versailles, I thought back to epsiode one and the moment he finds Louis at his favorite spot in the woods. This was served to Henriette by her unsuspecting maid. 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. In one of the episodes did we see Clermont messing with the doctors box of bottles. Because he did feel something for her, despite her repeated betrayal of him, over and over. 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. Louis stands outside: her life is in your hands, he says ominously. 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. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Henriette says to Philippe: Im sorry. Affair of the Poisons | Versailles Wiki | Fandom You dont get to my age and experience with your naivete still intact. The episode starts in Madame de Montespans bed, with Louis awake and staring at the ceiling. What will be his legacy? I look forward to reading your reviews on the next series, when it comes out. Thatd do it. The writers want us to think that evrry time they had kids, he had to rape her? Louis pauses, shocked, Marchal grabs his belly, echoing that look, and Im all NOOOOOO! This is who they truly are in this one moment of grief. Really enjoyed reading your reviews, which I found halfway the show. In Paris, says Colbert. And she did it willingly. Philippe: Because you told her to. Louis: Because she was born to it. Philippe: Because she loves you. Louis: if we do not have the English, we cannot attack the Dutch. The look on Philippes face is incredulous yes, Louis is talking war when his wife lies dying. Philippe has been by her side throughout this. She is a toy left to gather dust on the shelf and which Louis has taken from him just to prove that he can. Off they stride with purpose and a couple of guards, through the gorgeous corridors (shot in the gorgeous Vaux Le Vicomte) and with ominous background music to set the mood. Henriette is restrained by Philippe, the Queen and Bontemps, and Philippe is clearly suffering as he listens to his wife muffling her screams. People lived for it, and reputations and lives could be ruined with one well-placed rumour. In the days when it was only you who /truly/ had my back. No, of course she doesnt. Bontemps suddenly appears; Henriette has been calling. Love your delicious commentary, brava! 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. And Montespan was married too, so in the eyes of the church that was double adultery. Im guessing they were pretty equal. When we are far away, we must make him believe we are near. Its my weekly sin, I confess, Im too addicted to this period to miss it. But lets compare: Henriette is jealous. Philippe had stillborn twins and a daughter, a son who died at 2 and one at 4, plus two miscarriages. 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). Protocol demands that he stays, Philippe says tightly. Lord. Montcourt tried to tell me the same. Louis smacks it away with the poker, Marchal steps in, Montcourt grabs a candlestick. He cares for her, but anytime he has to choose between Chevalier and her, he always choose the former. Versailles: Season One Episode Ten - Ruminating Rosie So many questions.. let me see: did Fabien Marshal shoot Charlotte Parthanay, and if so, why? Ita all so quick, and beautifully choreographed. Moreover, we cant fault her anymore for continuing her relationship with Louis (as if she would have had the power to end it anyway) than we can Philippe for continuing his with the Chevalier. I could see the Chevalier if not Philippe taking on Sophie as a sort of pet, his project, I imagine the Chevalier would have adored trying to corrupt a sweet young thing like Sophie. Right away, I am feeling negative towards them both, and yes, judgey about Henriette. They fear she might have been poisoned, so King Louis XIV shuts all access To Versailles. By this point, Louis had basically forgotten about and gotten over Henriette though this was much to her displeasure and chagrin. And the next shot is Louis in slow-mo, walking out. He remembers too. Who seeks to harm Henriette? What a pain! 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. Stars: George Blagden, Alexander Vlahos, Tygh Runyan Director(s . Henriette says a glorious death in battle would not displease him. What about the angels? he asks, after Montcourt nervously says hes been praying for Henriette. I neglected to include the phrase in my opinion. He deserves a truly powerful, unpredictable, fun, intoxicating woman who pulls the rug from under him, and he enjoys it. Anne, Hi Jules forgot to add the bit about similar shows. 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. It was quite the method du jour to get rid of a person, as the series has shown. 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. Because Sophie steals any scene shes in with Henriette, hands down, and she even maintains a presence with Montespan, too, though Montespan is clearly the dominant one in most dynamics (the Chevalier excluded, of course swans fat flippers come to mind!) you wanted to make it your castle. 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! I did have a thought, though, why the writers didnt build up to her being the young version of one of Louis mistresses, he had so many. Her father was King Charles I of England, her mother the youngest daughter of Henry IV of France and Marie de' Medici. then goes into the bedchamber. 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. Previously, we see Masson offer the same bottle offered to Louis when the king is sick (and Masson reels off a list of ingredients), and the bottle being secretively replaced, so Masson definitely did not know it was poisoned. The French musical Le Roi Soleil is always great to watch.
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