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- Where did you steal that? - It's not stolen.

The Countess de Valois bought it.

With support of the poor, fallen women.

Damn it, Jeanne! How much do you take?

Plenty.

Recovered since the miscarriage the queen in her chambers,

clings to her children.

It is said that her face has the color from spoiled milk.

But her absence benefits our plans.

The courtiers have no opportunity to refute my story.

They think I am the queen's new friend.

And what about the chain?

How do you want convince the jeweler?

Not at all. Just the goal.

That you haven't found yet.

Villette, your concerns are annoying.

Versailles is teeming with rich Idiots who want to please.

I just have to find the who is desperate enough

to give her the most expensive necklace in the world to buy.

This makes me look like the Mesdames.

No, you are pretty.

Now please stop this fuss.

It is enough.

Muslin!

Your Majesty.

I'm doing excellently. I have rested long enough.

Take care of the Dauphin, he had a very restless night.

- So what is that? - A gift.

Please take care of Mousseline.

Come on. Let's wipe this off.

This perfume lifts my mood,

- when I'm a little beside myself. - This weakness is unusual.

What if I never feel the same again?

You will. You are stronger than you think.

Leave me alone.

Say you have the letters.

I investigated the theft.

Very discreet. But nothing was found.

Where are they?

Do you understand that? If Louis she sees, he gets a divorce.

The thief also stole other things.

He probably has no idea what he has there.

Do you remember how cold it was?

He probably Made fire with it.

Brace. If he had burned them,

would be my wishes came to light.

- Countess. - Countess.

- Thank you very much. - You're very welcome.

For the poor, fallen women. Thanks.

Excuse me, are you drunk?

And what if so?

I have a useless, miserable man and a life like that.

Somewhere I have to find pleasure.

The Countess de Valois.

I have to talk to her.

Maybe you should also do something charitable.

Or find yourself a hobby.

Otherwise you will be mistakenly nor for a fishwife.

Do you know the Countess de Valois?

Is she really friends with the queen?

I'll tell you a secret.

Get over your enthusiasm for Antoinette away! It's pathetic.

Pathetic!

Princess de Lamballe looks sad.

She would do anything for the affection of the queen.

The problem is that I don’t have a got

money for the weapons in America.

Talk to Calonne. It's his business now.

Thanks.

I hoped that with "The Wedding of Figaro".

But Your Majesty has forbidden it.

What did you expect? Mocked the ruling class.

Dangerous Words have dangerous consequences.

You are right, Sire. I went too far.

But I have revised it, the play is now a harmless farce.

Your Majesty, help me.

You were always a patron of the arts.

"The Barber of Seville" was great.

You were great at it.

Do you remember that, Your Majesty?

- You made the theater shine. - Would an idea be so bad?

If the humor were preserved...

Don’t we all need a little fun?

I will read the new pages.

If neither politics, religion nor the government is mentioned,

there is a private performance in Versailles. By invitation only.

It will be a harmless conversation, without any consequences.

I hope so. I would reluctant to lock him up in the Bastille.

This will be fun. A lot of fun.

I should…

I need to talk to Rose.

Yes.

About the costumes.

Forgiveness.

What did Fersen say, Antoinette?

Nothing. He barely looked at me.

- He's dying to see you. - No no.

That would be even worse.

I have to get out of his way. I hope he doesn't stay long.

- You deserve love, Antoinette. - I was born for duty.

Not for happiness.

At least this little man no more fever.

Do we feel better?

And you.

By my side.

You have the position so that I can pay off the debts.

There is less in the state treasury, than you think.

I can only give you 300,000. For now.

Saint James needs four this month.

If he threatens me, I refer him to you.

Oh! May I?

Powder your hair, Calonne, the king asks for you.

Countess Polignac. Am I disturbing you?

Not at all.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

They should cut spending, but bills keep coming.

No, you asked me to take the huge to plug the hole in the economy.

Cuts would Confirm France's weakness.

You have to invest, to prove your strength.

New roads, prisons, invested to a new port in Cherbourg.

Cuts are now not the right answer.

- You have to spend. - I have no money.

We need to take out more loans.

Show me a plan.

I don't know. Should I play, if the Dauphin is sick?

He's teething, nothing more.

Tell me everything. How is Your new job at the Palais Royal?

The Duke of Orleans treats me well.

I hope his son does too.

If Chartres worries you, you can come back here.

I know.

Is this "The Marriage of Figaro"?

Beaumarchais hired me, my grumpy face was

perfect for the role of Marceline.

- But you don't like the theater. - No, it's ridiculous.

But I need a hobby. I thought about gardening,

but I can annoy you with this. Two birds with one stone.

Schnell, Susanne, You arrive late for the first rehearsal.

Yes, miss. Immediately, miss.

Oh, sorry, all roles are taken.

- You can't keep me away. - Why not?

You will soon get bored of them too.

Perhaps.

But you do not see the entire chessboard, except the queen.

Wait for me!

Well, Your Majesty, friends,

I want to introduce the actors and mark out the frame.

Our hero, Figaro, is a man of the world.

He has risen and fallen

and must live from his earnings.

We see Figaro on the eve of his Wedding with the beautiful Susanne.

Yes.

Figaro’s master is Count Almaviva.

As a nobleman he has the right to deflower the brides of the place

the night before her wedding.

And he intends to to deflower lovely Susanne.

We have our Count Almaviva.

Your Majesty.

Good day everybody.

Here is your script. Go on stage.

Now that we are all here,

let us leave the stage to Figaro.

Saint George, Act 5, Scene 3, please.

O women, women, women!

Weak, and yet in intrigue such a strong gender!

Nothing that was created lives, can go against one's own nature.

Is it even yours to be unfaithful?

She swore in the presence

of the Countess, that she wouldn't do it.

But while the festival was underway...

The Parliament in Paris is already resisting me.

What if there are further loans does not agree?

There is another possibility.

I can raise taxes for clergy and nobility do not increase.

Why not?

While the war distracted you,

they fell back into the Middle Ages.

They control the parliament and do not contribute

for the state.

France will only have one move towards fairer finance.

Taxes are based on property, not at birth.

Our situation is already precarious enough.

Your suggestion would set everything on fire. No.

Is that it or do you want to take a bath?

That was all.

Find a way to Parliament approved new loans.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Remember the Swede, who was considered

the Queen's favorite?

I have him as her counterpart.

She can hardly get a line out.

Do you have a purpose in doing this?

Maybe the queen deserves it.

- For your information. - Thank you.

- For your information. Daily at 9. - Cagliastro.

Cardinal Rohan is said to be his patron,

he has already introduced it in Paris.

- This charlatan? - Occultist, alchemist, healer.

I saw him in Strasbourg. It is said,

unlike most He heals more than he kills.

- He definitely attracts attention. - Popularity is power.

The Palais Royal would be the perfect setting for his audience.

You should invite him. Listen to him.

COUNT CAGLIOSTRO INVITES YOU TO HIS

AUDIENCE EVERY EVENING AT NINE O'CLOCK

Who do we have here?

It is unbearable. I have to resign from the piece.

Your Majesty.

A cardinal, who needs a queen.

I am not suggesting…

I do not deny...

I… Why do there have to be so many words?

You never find the right feeling, if you don't look up from the page.

Let's continue. Act 1, Scene 8.

The count’s first attempt, to seduce her.

Too bad!

Go ahead!

Are you angry, Susanne? You are alone, talking to yourself.

Did you want something, Your Excellency?

If I were seen here with you...

It would be extremely unpleasant, if I were found here.

But you know how I feel.

I assume Basilio told you that I love you.

Forgiveness.

I barely have time to to communicate

my intentions. Listen!

I hardly have any time left... I… Susanne…

- I will not listen! - Stop! Everything's fine.

- Your Majesty. - Was?

What do you have?

Count Fersen, Almaviva is consumed by this woman.

Look at them.

He must have her.

And Your Majesty, he must believe your rejection.

Therefore: Go out of yourselves.

Let your feelings run free.

Once again.

Antoinette.

Please, stop.

I thought we were friends.

I don't want to be that. Thank you.

I stop with the piece, I don't want to cause you any grief.

It is too late for that.

You have forgotten me for three years

and Now act as if nothing had happened.

Why are you here?

I will soon command the Swedish regiment.

Then why are you here?

Because I wanted to see you again.

Please! I haven't heard from you.

Not a word. Only from dispatches I knew you were not dead.

I couldn't write. But...

My letters would have been intercepted

and would have put you in danger.

What was between us is past.

You are chasing a memory.

- I have never forgotten you. - Please stop that.

I am not the same as I used to be.

I am the mother the future king.

You're right. You have changed.

But I think you also have sacrificed a piece of yourself.

For that I love you even more.

Susanne?

Did you want something, Your Excellency?

It would be…

extremely unpleasant,

if I were found here.

But you know how I feel.

Unartige Antoinette.

Who are you?

Marguerite de Gourbillon.

Beaumarchais wants me Help you learn the text.

- I don't need help. - Oh no?

- I'm sorry, what? - He thinks you are hopeless.

A little more respect!

Flattery you surely hear enough.

Oh yes?

Your breath stinks of cognac.

Let me guess: Provence does not satisfy you?

- How dare you? - I have one too.

- Yes. - In the country.

But I don’t let marriage not spoil life.

You don't know anything about my marriage.

I have your husband strutting around.

Like a very small rooster.

You are free here.

If you want that.

- Why do I offer him a stage? - Cagliostro has a gift.

He predicted the death of the Queen Mother

exactly in advance, down to the day and hour.

- Cagliostro scares me. - Don't look at him.

We are here because of his patron.

- The cardinal? - He is a Rohan.

One of the oldest, richest families.

He is the perfect target.

Greedy, stupid

and in good faith.

I use the water, to concentrate.

To the angels to listen in the spheres.

A fairground trick.

There is a message.

For a man of God.

You are getting closer to a beautiful woman.

- Oh God. - But double grief

makes her heart hard and lets her become more powerful than any man.

- He means you. - Or any other woman in this room.

Or do you believe in your horoscope?

Let's go.

I am amazed that I without Cardinal Rohan.

He would like to put a leash on me.

Your patron has surely also like to have it with you?

Chartres is my protégé, not my patron.

Oh yeah? What are you teaching him?

Philosophy, Politics.

He would be able to to change, but he is so lazy.

I was hoping you could change that.

What were you thinking about?

He seems taken with your girlfriend.

Just like you. You stare at her.

I don’t want to miss when he lets them go up in smoke.

Seriously, How can you take part in something like this?

Since I was thrown out of Versailles,

I have fun wherever I can.

Count Cagliostro!

Come, please. Are you a magician?

Show us your best trick.

I look at myself rather than a questioner.

- I seek hidden knowledge. - Naturally.

If you look closely, are science, magic and religion

not that far apart.

Nobody believes in God anymore.

Everyone believes in Cagliostro.

Guard your tongue. God gives us the right to rule.

If he gave your brother the right, I just doubt him even more.

- See. - There is another message.

Of course.

The Dauphin will not ascend the throne of France.

France will have a new king looking for a prince of the blood.

Who is present here.

Good night.

Oh, so moody and even worse, if you think...

I…

- Go. - Stay.

- Madame? - I'm rehearsing.

- You really want to perform? - Why not?

You have no talent.

Even in the highest ranks

women become condescending, treated with contempt.

- Yes, and... - They lure us into slavery.

- Slavery? - If we have possessions,

the Lord treats us like children, for offenses like adults.

In your dealings with us

bring your attitude to us only to disgust or pity.

Beaumarchais is a witch.

- He was not born into noble birth. - Oh no.

- He invented his title. - And yet he sees through us.

This is exactly the feeling we want.

And again. To be sure.

And out of love for her you have this vile right was abolished.

Speak, my love.

The right to speak freely, is always yours.

- Take it today. - I don't want that right.

I don't want anything to do with it. Please leave me alone.

First say what you wanted to say.

I don't remember.

- The duty of a… - This way.

Let's talk in the garden.

Later, when it gets dark.

I make sure that it is worth it for you.

If I went instead of you, sweet girl, you wouldn't have to go.

Where should you meet him?

I only remember the garden.

Do you give your mother-in-law no kiss, my pretty Susi?

I was very unhappy as a girl.

I would be an even more unhappy wife.

But now I am blessed.

You clearly have no idea what is going on there.

You'll tell me, I suppose.

Your wife struts around as a maid around the stage,

before heels.

Fersen plays along?

His ideas weaken our Position. You have to stop that.

Before the whole house is affected by it.

Cancel the performance.

No.

- Two weeks. - No! Two weeks?

Two weeks.

We stayed off Finisterre for two weeks.

Then we took a detour across the Atlantic,

to escape the English.

And then we laid in Rhode Island an.

- How exciting! - Well, unfortunately not.

The English fleet blocked us, and we had to wait a year

stay in Newport.

A year?

You certainly have ways and means found to keep you entertained.

Were the women very beautiful?

One or two met the requirements.

But I was more interested for the flora and fauna.

Liar.

Everything I see of the world

is the view from the window.

I don't know anything.

Then I will see for you.

Or…

you could stay here.

I could get a job find for you.

Say Yes.

I don’t want to be another one who wants

something from you, Antoinette.

If I get the command, I am a few hours away.

When I have vacation, I come to you.

I like that.

Selecting the cardinal as a target, is crazy.

The Rohans are powerful. They are said

to treat their enemies without mercy.

Exactly. The jeweler would never ask the cardinal.

If they catch us, hang us.

So, we have enough, to buy a farm.

I would take care of you...

- You would take care of me? - Yes.

You've been in Paris too long.

The good lands in this country belong

to the nobility and the church.

Just buy your farm, if you want that.

Then you will be in the pigsty sleep and work in the fields,

and the lord of the manor receives

the proceeds and fucks your wife and daughters.

Only the rich are safe from hunger.

Only the fabulous,

untouchable, indecent rich.

You are either on my side or against me.

Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.

I tried to create a great, to seduce a virtuous woman.

The Lady Jeanne of Valois.

Valois?

Yes. She is a descendant by King Henri II.

In truth, I wanted their influence on the queen for me.

They are close friends.

I heard that the Countess had Calonne his position.

Tell me more.

Good day. I would like to invite you to "The Marriage of Figaro".

Good day. You should see our play.

Ladies, you are invited to "The Marriage of Figaro".

- I hope you come. - I'd rather gouge my eyes out.

Well then… Gentlemen, come to the screening.

THE QUEEN OF FRANCE IN THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

Come to "The Marriage of Figaro".

Countess de Valois, right?

How strange. Her name appears everywhere.

And yet, until recently, we never heard of you before.

What do you mean, princess?

Maybe you are giving up because of the Donations

as a friend of the Queen.

I am not a thief.

Although I must admit that I I am not proud of some things in life.

The queen is so kind,

she forgives me for past mistakes.

Maybe you would know that, if you were still close to her.

Where did you get this from?

A gift from the queen.

Pretty, isn't it?

Are you invited to her play?

I remember. The Queen mentioned your collection.

I look forward to seeing you to get to know you better, Princess.

We don't know each other. Cardinal Louis de Rohan.

Cardinal.

Maybe we could entertained privately?

Sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you.

You are not disturbing me.

- I thought I could... - He just fell asleep.

From worries I neglect my family.

How is my wife?

The piece does her a lot of good. She seems happy.

Good. That's good.

And Count Fersen, is he…

She must have liked him very much once.

You have nothing to fear.

I would not have should doubt her.

You think a lot, when you have no one to talk to.

I know the feeling.

Thank you, Duchess.

It is never completely perfect. Whatever happens, happens.

We have practiced enough. Stay Stay calm, trust in yourself.

What are you after? Random for a kiss from Count Fersen?

I won't tell anyone.

But not?

At least not for now.

Maybe we also have a claim on a private life.

Don't think that I like you now.

- Do you, do you… - I didn't hear anything.

Oh God.

You are too trusting, Majesty.

Some near you wish you nothing good.

They would burn for their goals.

Who?

Saint George, if you know something...

tell me.

Tell me.

Just be careful, Antoinette.

Good luck!

Verses.

Josephine knows.

She knows about us.

- We have... rehearsed. - Yes. One scene was unclear to me.

Yes, thanks.

The performance is cancelled.

- Louis… - Remember who you are.

I'm very sorry, Beaumarchais.

I was able to not continue.

The disease…

- She came over me. - She was terribly ill.

We will arrange a new appointment, if you are well.

But…

maybe allowed the king does not.

I understand.

I had hoped that…

with regard to my finances,

our little performance to a performance in Paris.

I'm sorry, Beaumarchais.

How much does Louis actually seen?

Nothing.

Everything.

I want him definitely not hurt.

What should I do?

You have to show him that he hasn't lost you.

How?

It was stupid. I was…

It was so stupid of me, to take on this role.

I faced the suspicion of misconduct.

Has anyone else seen you, alone with…

It will never happen again.

Never.

I promise it.

Was Beaumarchais very upset?

Yes.

He should not be punished for my mistake.

Maybe you will grant him a performance?

In Paris. With professional actors.

People would like it, and Beaumarchais would earn something.

I like the new version.

I am sure the decision would be well received.

I feel terrible.

Forgive me.

Stay with me.

Slowly, slowly.

- Eminence. - Countess.

You are very late.

But please come in.

Henri II of Valois, my ancestor.

I bring gifts.

A nice sum for your fundraising.

The poor, fallen women are in your debt.

Please.

The women you support are shameless sinners.

Do you also try it?

I am a respectable woman, just like the others.

Men like you insult God with such questions.

- Go. Take your money. - Countess, you misunderstand me.

You don't want to seduce me?

Oh my goodness, no!

How did you come to that conclusion?

Forgive me, sometimes my thoughtless words cause offense.

I feel the same way.

I fell out of favor with the queen.

Then we are related in spirit.

And now good friends.

Have wine brought, I'm still staying.

A wonderful idea, but that doesn't work.

I meet other benefactors.

Will the Queen find out about the donation?

Yes, but you can make the donation yourself never mention it to her.

Charity is something private for them.

But usually send her a thank you letter.

- When can I expect it? - I have to go now.

How much?

Enough for another month's rent.

And enough to to buy the best ink.

It's time to become queen.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

Please greet the King and Queen in Paris.

Good evening.

Please have a seat for the premiere

from "The Marriage of Figaro".

- What's the point of that? - Just wait.

19 by 26 feet.

Look, Figaro, my wedding bonnet.

Do you think it fits better this way?

It fits perfectly.

Did you want something, Your Excellency?

If one saw me alone with you...

It would be extremely unpleasant, if I were found here.

But you know how I feel.

Are you saying, Susanne, that he seriously wanted to seduce you?

Oh no! The fine gentleman would for a maid not do.

He wanted to buy me.

Send a message, that you meet in the garden.

Take this feather. We are thinking about where.

- Write to him? - There is no other way.

- Madame, you should be the one… - I take responsibility.

New words to an old melody.

"How sweet the gentle evening breeze smells

under the sprawling chestnut tree."

"under the expansive

chestnut tree."

And further?

Do you think he doesn't understand?

Oh women, women, women.

Weak, and yet in intrigue such a strong gender!

Nothing that was created lives, can go against one's own nature.

Is it even yours to be unfaithful?

She swore before the countess, that she wouldn't go.

No, Count, you get them no! You won't get them!

The great Lord thinks, he was also a great mind?

Nobility. Wealth.

Status and high rank. A man can be very proud of that.

But what did you do, to earn that?

Being born is all.

If you are deprived

of your privileges, what is left then?

A very average man.

You changed the text.

I, on the other hand, was one of the people.

- It's true. - I had to be smart and clever,

to survive.

And you dare, to challenge me?

You approved of that?

- No. - Beaumarchais has deceived us.

Now that I earn my bread must, I sharpen my pen

and inquire according to the latest topic.

I was told that I, as long as I don't mention anything,

as far as the government is concerned

or religion, politics,

Morals, Public Persons life, influential people,

the opera or any theater

and everyone who is anything,

can publish whatever I want.

As soon as two or three censors have approved it.

Stop the censorship!

I don't argue. It's over now.

- We can save this. - "We"? No!

You clearly don’t understand anything

about politics or state affairs.

That's not fair.

You never allowed me to understand.

- But I could help. - You have done enough.

This is not my fault. He is supposedly our friend.

The mob in front of the Bastille calls.

Beaumarchais a hero, you a despot.

This is ridiculous!

We'll never get rid of that piece.

- Louis, don't just run away. - I am the king.

They call for Beaumarchais is released from the Bastille.

I underestimated you.

Such anger because of a stupid play.

Beaumarchais' arrest shows Louis

as tyrants and that one can gain popularity

- can lose and win. - I am not a man of the people.

Not yet. So that Cagliostro's prophecy comes true,

you must open the hearts and minds of the people.

A king who is anointed by the people. Like in England.

Constitutional monarchy.

I told Louis. Warned him.

I have tried, to support him, but...

it is hopeless.

A king must be unshakable.

Imperious.

Grab his reins!

- How long is he gone? - For several hours.

Where were you looking?

They found nothing to the east, They are now searching in the West.

Saddle my horse, immediately. I search the forest.

There is nowhere you can go, Your Majesty.

Go to Louis' office. I'll explain.

Bring me Calonne's notes.

- Call the ministers. - Wait! What are you doing?

- I'm securing the king's papers. - Not necessary.

I begin with the preliminary formalities.

You are not in charge here.

No, not yet.

No fear. When I take over the regency,

I will take care of you.

- And for your children. - How dare you?

If I may be so bold: Your taking over is hasty.

The news must not reach Paris before our opinion.

- I know my duty. - Vergennes.

Please, let us wait, how everything develops.

No, it is urgent. The people must

know that the crown is safe with me.

Provence. Make a statement with the content:

The king has sprained the ankle.

All right. We were worried about you.

Big worries.

You won't get rid of me that easily.

Provence seems disappointed.

- In order. - The doctor, Your Majesty.

Brace.

They were right. Should anything happen to Louis,

becomes Provence destroy me and the children.

I can't stop him, not defend myself,

because I have no money and have no resources.

Everything I have belongs to France.

I don't own anything.

I must be a queen with real power.

The French won't like it.

Then we introduce ourselves into a fight.