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Are you planning to reclaim the crown?

My rights can't be questioned.

It's time for Naples and Sicily to be a single reign again.

Ferdinand is gathering his troops in Italy.

Let's attack Roussillon.

The French have taken Salces in the Roussillon and threaten Nastip.

They took advantage of most of your army still being in Naples.

You've changed so much it was hard to recognize you.

Father! Father!

Important cartographers claim it's impossible that he reached Asian coasts.

Where are our ships getting to then?

To an archipelago in the middle of the ocean.

I fulfilled your desire to not take vows, but I won't get married!

You do what you're ordered!

I'll do everything to take away your mask.

The queen must know how her faithful servants act.

You'll go to strange lands, but you'll never be alone.

I'm your sister-in-law, Margarita.

Nature respects its times, but that won't ease your pain.

Your destiny will be fulfilled. You'll be queen of Portugal.

I need to give it to the pope personally.

Then you'll need to wait until he's back.

Has he left Rome?

Traitor! Traitor! Son of the evil spirit!

Let's see if we're capable of bringing down that alliance.

The Holy Father incites me to look for a welcoming court.

A court friendly with Rome that can give good understanding and alliance.

I, Alexander VI, want the kings of Spain to be known forever more

as the Catholic Monarchs.

The pope s mistaken if he thinks he'll fix his betrayal with these titles.

He doesn t want me as a friend, so he'll have me as his enemy.

The princess will serve her husband before she serves her parents.

You'll follow me in everything.

Because no one who contradicts me would stand by your side.

Poor Bruto.

He also seems unsettled about my wedding.

Why should you be, Your Highness?

I know about the good things that are said about Margarita.

But to trust in that is an act of faith.

There's no reason for your worries. She is known for being smart and charming.

And you are...

Do you think she'd enjoy seeing me at a joust after the wedding?

It's well known that women are impressed by the shining of the armor.

You don't need that kind of exhibition to charm her.

More because it'd show less of who you are.

Maybe that's what you want to be.

That's true.

Why should I mislead her? I've never had the courage of a warrior.

My father is the soldier-king, and I'm the hunting-prince and music lover.

Not all men shine in the same arts.

Be yourself.

You have nothing to be ashamed of, on the contrary.

So I will.

For I can't change. Even though sometimes I'd love to.

Show her your virtues.

You have plenty of them.

And you know that well.

[Flanders.]

- Ready for the journey? - I can barely wait.

But I think Beatriz would be happy to stay here in Flanders.

I remember the waves during my trip here.

And I tremble just thinking of it again.

There will be strong winds, but you'll have good company.

Juana's entourage will go with Margarita's.

And they will all come back with you.

I thought just some of the Castilians

would go back with your sister.

That's true, but Juana's dowry sank on its way here

and with it the money to support them.

How have those people lived since then?

From my treasure.

I'd let them keep doing it if it was my call, but...

my advisers force me to keep the expenses low.

Sir, they will pay you back for it. No doubt.

They know it's their responsibility to pay for their daughter's entourage.

It bothers me to make them pay for such a considerable amount.

Considering the misfortune they had.

I prefer to cancel the debt if I don't have to pay for their expenses anymore.

You're being very generous

but I'd like some of them to stay in Flanders.

My conscience couldn't bear leaving Juana with no entourage.

And my kings wouldn't forgive me.

Brother.

Avoid unnecessary conflicts with my future in-laws.

I don't want anything to affect my marriage.

Okay.

Have two of the Castilian ships stay at Antwerp.

As long as your kings pay for your care.

Reserve mistrust for our enemies, Busleyden.

We're family.

So it's solved.

I'm sorry to bother you, my lady.

And even more because of the reason.

What is it?

I've come to beg you to...

to give royal pardon to a prisoner who is in jail.

Was he unfairly judged?

I'd like to say he was because

that would ease my work while asking you for this favor.

Then' explain to me why you're interceding for a guilty man.

It's about my brother.

He was condemned for writing an offensive libel... against me.

Why did your brother do something like that?

His intention was to get it to your hands

and make me lose my title as archbishop.

In order to do so, he wrote a million lies.

Even though he's of your blood, it seems he doesn't appreciate you.

Why should we pardon him?

I feel no rancor for Bernardino, but compassion.

I want to believe I can still guide him through the right path.

I have no more arguments than that hope.

I'd understand if you ignore my petition.

I can see the second chance is for you.

If it's that way, don't worry.

Your brother will be set free.

Bernardo Buil.

You look good.

It seems you're now completely recovered from the Indian adventure.

The body is healed before the soul.

My duty was to spread the faith and I completely failed, Your Reverence.

It's an unproved labor, and it will take a long time.

It will be eternal, due to the admiral's lack of interest in the mission.

I thought Columbus was a man of faith.

Maybe he was.

But now he's only interested in fame and fortune.

It's unbearable that such an important mission for Christianity

be spoiled by that man.

That's why I'm happy that the enterprise isn't just in his hands anymore.

Archbishop Fonseca, who is loyal to the kings and the pope

will fight for the expansion of faith.

But, as you say, it's an unproved labor.

How can we teach them the word of God if they only speak that savage language?

They don't understand a thing.

Maybe we should teach them Spanish.

So they could teach the word to others in their own language.

That's a great idea, Eminence.

We should start implementing it before wasting more time.

What happened to the Indians Columbus sent? The ones who were freed?

Fonseca took care of them.

But there's at least one in Castile. I saw them myself.

They come out from the picture.

I'll take care of looking for them.

Have a nice trip.

What will I say to your mother when she asks me?

Don't say that I don't miss Castile.

I'm happy here. Happier than I ever imagined.

You won't be lonely. Now that part of your entourage.

My husband takes care of me at every moment.

To be honest, I barely care about the rest of the world.

I'll ask your parents to send more clothes.

Thank you.

I won't be able to keep my husband charmed

with the four surviving dresses.

Keep on being so happy, Your Highness.

I can't think of another future than this.

[Amboise, France.]

Do you like the castle, Mr. Guerra?

With the reward you'll get from helping me

you could buy one for yourself.

Tell me. What do I need to do?

You'll travel to Rome with our men.

There you'll join the French soldiers who are still resisting at Fort Ostia.

Ostia?

To take the port and pillage the city?

I wouldn't hire a buccaneer for a diplomatic mission.

Our presence must look inoffensive in the first place, though.

We committed to respect the truce.

And how would I show the friendly face of my ships getting to Rome?

Officially, your mission will be to secure the retreat of our soldiers

and to escort them on their way back to France.

I understand.

But what will my true mission be once I'm there?

To punish the Holy Father for his sins.

So it's true. Decorum doesn't mean the same in Flanders as in Castile.

Your Royal Majesties.

I've waited for this moment for a long time.

I want you to know I'd be happy to serve you.

Dear Margarita, feel at home in this kingdom.

You're welcome. From now on, you're one more of us.

Was the sea kind to you during your journey?

Quite the opposite.

But God intervened in the end to favor my arrival.

Where's Juan?

- How's Juana? - Happy.

But there's something I need to tell you.

I always wanted to learn to play it.

But I've never played such a pretty melody as that.

You have an admirable talent.

I'm Margarita of Habsburg.

And in front of your court..

I happily say...

that I'll be your wife.

Only two ships stood there. That's all of our daughter's entourage.

I'm worried about her being alone. How is she?

She has no complaint about her husband, and he looked honest when he said

he couldn't take care of the Castilians for any longer.

It's a wealthy court. Felipe has more than enough money to support them.

If he didn't, it's because he doesn't trust us.

Does he think we won't pay for those expenses?

If that's true, he's offending us seriously.

Show up in Flanders with a new shipment of money and let him see

he should never act with mistrust again.

I will do as you command, Your Majesty.

I'll prepare the journey as soon as I can.

Don't worry. If I'd have seen any sign of discourtesy, be sure you'd know it.

These marriages look like exiles.

I can't help worrying about my children.

Luckily, Juan will stay in Castile.

And Isabel won't go farther than Portugal.

I'd like us to accompany her on her journey.

She has lived in the Portuguese court before.

I don't think she'd need us.

I need it.

Your Eminence.

My brother.

Your mercy is never ending.

I wouldn't have made it any longer in that infected jail.

How can I thank you for saving my life?

You'd compensate for it by helping yourself.

And by telling me why you wrote that libel against me.

It drove me crazy with envy when I found out you were the archbishop.

I felt life was smiling at you while it was laughing at me again.

I've been washing away my sins for two years.

I regret what I did.

Forgive me, Brother.

If I wouldn't have forgiven you, you wouldn't be here.

My duties will drive me away from the court for some time.

I'll officiate Prince Juan's wedding.

- It's such an honor for you! - The point is...

that I need someone I can trust

to govern my residence during these absences, and I want you...

to be the foreman of the archbishop palace.

See?

Some marry the prince

and some of us just serve.

I was just joking, Brother.

I'm glad to take the charge.

Father.

The seers have informed us that some flagless ships have arrived at our port.

The flag they don't have is French.

How can King Charles dare to send men at arms?

He welcomed me at his court. He committed to respect the truce.

They say those ships mean no hostile intention.

But judge their poor excuse by yourself.

'To escort French soldiers back to France.'

Escort! As if we were going to stop their retreat.

What does he want?

Besides clinging to his whims in Italy with teeth and nails.

I can expect anything from that ambitious and treacherous king.

If he's so like you, think as he would and guess his intentions.

What would you do if you took the city?

Everything comes to us though the port of Ostia.

He wants to cut off the city's supplies.

He wants to kill Rome through hunger.

It will bring revolts and threaten my reign.

He knows what he's doing.

I'll inform Ferdinand. He'll send an army.

I'm so tired of asking for help from such a Catholic sovereign.

His ambition grows, and he's always looking for a reward.

But, Father, what other option do we have?

Your Eminence.

Are you busy looking for funds for the expedition?

And satisfied.

It's hard to admit investors are more interested now that the journey

doesn't only depend on Colombus.

I'm happy about that.

I've known about his lack of commitment with the faith mission he was given.

Nevertheless, my obedience to the queen's evangelistic mandate

is strong.

My visit is related to that.

I've decided to teach Spanish to the natives.

For what reason?

Don't you think it would make their conversion easier?

Excellent idea.

Lack of understanding makes everything difficult there.

Will you travel to the Indies then?

There's no need, if you tell me the location

of the Indians that were brought to Castile

- and left at your command. - I see.

I'm sorry to inform you the men were set free and sent to the Canary Islands.

It was the kings' command.

That was a better climate for them before being sent back to the Indies.

- It must've been done already. - Curious.

- I heard some were seen in Castile. - Yes.

I've heard those things too.

But who could be better than me to tell you the truth?

Actually, the man who told me that is not a gossip.

Eminence, I promise we'll bring you natives on the third trip

so you can teach them our language.

Are you pleased with that?

You were right. Ghent is such a beautiful city.

I won't take long to show you more of my kingdom.

Don't your advisers complain about all the attention you pay me?

They may think you're neglecting your duties.

I have no more important or sweet duty than being with you.

Are you getting tired of my presence?

How could I? I love you so much.

Tell me then, do you miss Beatriz or your entourage?

I wouldn't have even remembered if you hadn't mentioned them.

Aren't you sad about not having some gold to count on?

I trust that they'll soon send my part.

If they don't, I'd make sure you have it all.

I'll cover you with silk and gold.

Do you see then you're the only thing you need?

Since I first saw you, the world is just a shadow.

And you're the only light for me.

Let me see you.

Are you studying me as you already did with Margarita?

Without losing detail.

Besides being queen, I'm a mother too.

And sometimes I act like one.

The heir of two kingdoms on his wedding day.

I'm so proud to see you turned into a gentleman.

I've had the best mentor to instruct me, you.

If I do something wrong, it will be my fault.

Learn from my mistakes too.

They have been many, some with you.

Why do you say so?

Sometimes I fear I protected you too much.

Maybe, but time will make me stronger.

A gentleman must not walk away from a fight.

You are one.

But to me, you'll always be my angel.

[Cathedral of Santa Ana. Burgos.]

Amen.

I, in the name of Almighty God...

unite you in holy marriage.

It's a shame your brother isn't here today.

I have an urgent question for someone of his rank.

And what happens if he's not? Don't underestimate my authority.

The foreman of the archbishop palace is not any servant.

Tell me what problem you got into, and I'll find a way to help you.

I'm going to be judged for a robbery at a wheat warehouse.

Are you guilty?

If I were innocent, I wouldn't ask for help.

It's not an easy thing.

You just need to tell the judge that my sentence would be his.

Wouldn't that get me in trouble instead of you?

With your rank?

Impossible.

Don't worry. I'll solve your problem.

More wine?

I think your mother doesn't think I'm worthy of you.

She's just worrying about me too much, as she has always done.

Soon she'll love you as you deserve.

I feel devoted to you since the first moment.

It's a magnificent banquet.

It's lasting forever.

Don't raise your glass again.

They are in front of kings and they behave like they do in the worst tavern.

They are Margarita's entourage. We must stand them. We have no choice.

If you want to win her over, there you have a good chance.

What an improper way to behave in front of honorable kings!

They welcome you at their court, and you thank them this way?

Offending them with your insolence?

Leave this place. You're not worthy of it.

And take the shame you've made me feel.

While learning about your court...

I read it's customary to give out bread to people in need after royal weddings.

That's right.

I beg that the food these... men will no longer eat is added to the bread.

Do you think we should leave the bedroom?

They must be worried.

And sleep when?

I knew about your virtues.

Juana told me about them.

But I found the best one by myself.

Trust me when I say I've saved my vigor for you.

And the wait was worth it.

Isn't your energy a consequence of curiosity?

They say passion declines for most men after the first night.

The sun is high, so the night was left behind.

Kiss me if you doubt it.

Do you know the answer?

[Capua. Naples.]

Pay attention, soldier.

With your five senses.

Smell, taste, touch...

Hearing!

And sight.

What are your last words, soldier?

Your lessons are more exigent than many battles, Captain.

The sweat you drop in times of peace...

will save your lives in times of war.

You must be attentive

with your five senses on the battlefield.

Wise words.

I'm Cesare Borgia, so we know each other even if we haven't met until today.

- To what do I owe the honor? - Rome needs you, Captain.

The Holy Father wants to see me?

You and as many men that can come with you.

Destiny has another test for you.

You must know I also surrender to your triumphs, Captain.

You gave back these lands to its people when you defeated the invader.

My only merit, Your Holiness, is to accomplish the mission I was given.

If you accomplish my orders with that merit

then Rome will soon be safe from that pirate's oppression.

Since the French took Ostia, Rome has been hungry.

That pirate trades with food, causing bread to be as valuable as gold.

Only the liberation of the square, will stop the Romans from starving to death.

And only great soldier like you could accomplish that before it's too late.

I feel the pain of your people like my own, Your Holiness.

And it makes me proud to be considered for such a task.

But I can't get under your command without my king's approval, Ferdinand.

I'll send a man to Castile right away to inform him of your petition.

I hope I can help you.

We can't wait that long.

So we're up to our fate then.

Luckily, Your Holiness, Rome has a prosperous king, you.

You could supply your people during the wait.

You forget that I'm the head of the church besides being a man.

So I can't sacrifice myself in such a way even if I wanted to.

I thought you were a righteous man who respected the meaning of justice.

Do you want the robbery at my nephew's warehouse to go unpunished?

What are you talking about?

You pressured the judge on the case to declare the defendant innocent.

I'd never do such a thing. Apologize right now!

The queen will decide if I should.

When she sees the letter and your seal on it.

Juan Mayorga?

A Navarre soldier. He has been in and out of jail for years.

Don't worry.

I'll see to solving this issue myself.

You'll declare to the judge...

that you tried to pressure.

You'll apologize to him...

and you'll clear my name.

What?

Then you'll go to the queen to do the same.

And she'll decide whether to revoke the royal pardon she gave you.

- If she does, I'll go back to prison. - What you did is also a crime.

For one reason or another, jail awaits you.

But, Brother, I'm trying to reform myself.

- Now I work for you. - No!

Not anymore.

You're not my foreman anymore.

I won't humiliate myself asking for forgiveness.

You ask it of me, because you're the reason for my misbehavior.

How can you dare to blame me for your depravity?

I could've been a great man like you!

But I lost my way when you left home looking for God.

Why do you blame my vocation for turning you into the vile person you are?

Because you're my older brother, and you never helped us in anything!

I had to work since I was a child to compensate for your departure.

How could I not grow up without rancor and vileness?

I deal with that guilt.

That's why I've always helped you with no more reward than your treason!

You helped turn me into your servant

so my work can ease your glory!

My glory has been built with years of work and prayers.

Your ruin with wine and dishonor!

Insult me, but I won't go back to prison.

I won't go back!

It seems your brother found his love.

He always knew how to be loved more than the rest.

You say so for your mother...

She feels for you as much devotion as she feels for him.

Even though you haven't made that easy.

I'll soon get married. I'll soon stop bothering her.

If you knew how much she'll miss you, you wouldn't be saying that.

- Have you seen Cisneros? - No, madam.

He should've come to my chamber to take my confession. He's never late.

Don't worry. I'll go look for him.

Eminence? Eminence! Eminence!

Help! Help!

Eminence! Eminence!

How did Rome request the services of the general of my army without my consent?

It's a lack of respect. No one could tell you wrong if you deny it.

There's nothing I want more than to get the pope where he belongs.

But if I deny my help

I'd favor the interests of France, and they'd bring down Rome.

But it's worse to affect the truce with trickery.

And I doubt Charles' last intention is to cut the city's supplies.

- Explain yourself. - He's trying to spread desperation.

To corner the pope so he yields to his pleas in Italy.

Do French threads deserve so much consideration?

It looks like a desperate measure to save their proud after their defeats.

Chacon is right.

Let's not underestimate anything

that may cause Charles to climb positions.

But let's not forget we need Gonzalo in Naples.

Peace isn't secured there yet.

It's not wise to leave an army without their best men indefinitely.

No, just for 10 days.

[Flanders.]

Come on, tell me what it is!

Wait.

What I promised you.

You don't need to lavish me. I love you already.

But don't stop doing it.

There's nothing I want more than to give it to you right now.

But thinking about it...

I'm afraid to lavish you.

Why is that?

I've heard that a husband who pleases his wife too much loses her respect.

Do you think I'd do such a thing?

What I feel for you is above any gift.

And I believe you.

That's why I'm offering you a new trousseau.

But little by little.

I'll reward your proof of love for me with these kind of gifts.

It hurts me that you need proof of what's evident.

I worship you.

And if you keep on doing it, my fears will fade away.

And soon you'll have the entire chest.

Is what's in here more valuable than preserving our happiness?

No. No, of course not.

If that's the way for you to be sure of my love...

let's do as you say.

See how easy it is?

[Rome.]

Your king is only allowing you to serve me for 10 days.

It's impossible to free Rome in that time.

I'll start working on it right now and I'll do my best, Your Holiness.

You're a magnificent soldier.

That's enough reason to disobey the order you've been given.

Think about your reputation.

What would be of it if you leave a battle unsolved?

I don't fight to increase my glory, Your Holiness.

I beg you to stop wasting the little time we have.

My sword will fall upon the pirate Guerra and his with more power than ever.

For it seems I am the only hope for Rome.

I ask for your blessing.

We missed you.

Excuse us for our manners. We're terribly hungry.

Your Majesty, we have a pending ride around the region

So you'll know the kingdom.

Dear Chacon, Margarita will grow old with me in Castile.

There will be'time to get to know it.

Understand us. We have enough for now just having each other.

I remember times, and I understand.

But a break brings relief to the spirit.

And prevents the lovers from getting bored of each other.

Lovers only get bored of the rest of the world.

Excuse us.

Thanks for the offering.

When was the last time his doctors visited him?

Some weeks. He says it offends him

to be treated like a sick man in front of his wife.

- The prince worries me. - What is it?

I've talked with his doctors and

they don't recommend the effort he is making.

They suggest a break.

A break from his duties as husband?

We should be worried if he didn't show that vigor.

Your Majesty, if I insist, I'll sin by being overprotective, and if I don't...

I wouldn't be in peace.

Talk with him. See how he is.

It's not something to talk about with one's mother.

Your Eminence?

Your brother was arrested when he was trying to sell it.

Where is he now?

In a dungeon in Toledo, waiting for his trial.

You must declare what happened.

It will be a bitter taste, but...

it wasn't even your fault.

My brother was left free to commit more crimes...

because I placed my heart before justice.

Your dedication to Margarita is the main topic in the court.

There are people who think it's excessive.

Because they think I'm weak. But I don't blame them.

I've always thought that of myself.

Now I know how mistaken I was.

What do you mean?

That treating me as a sick man has turned me into one.

I've been denied the simplest pleasures for the benefit of my health.

But what can weaken you more than unhappiness?

That's right.

I see you've found happiness with Margarita by what you say.

I never thought I could have a woman like her.

She makes me feel alive and happy.

Finally, Father.

For a moment I thought you'd scold me for my desire for her.

I'm glad I was mistaken.

Nothing makes me more proud than seeing my nature in you.

If that inherited nature could come with some advice...

maybe my fame could compete with yours.

And well? What do you want to know?

So you're interested in finding Indians?

That's me.

Do you know the whereabouts of any of them?

Do I know? Unfortunately.

I made the mistake of wasting my money on those savages.

Did you buy them as slaves to sell them?

That was my intention, but they've been dying so fast.

Not even during times of plague have I seen such a thing.

A simple cold, and to the grave.

Who sold them to you?

Someone who doesn't welcome me. He knows he'd compensate me somehow.

The miserable of Fonseca.

Tell me, would you buy the two who are still alive?

Two-hundred ducats a piece and they are yours.

Consider I sell them trained.

The trade of Indians was forbidden by the kings.

Bring them to me and be thankful that my silence keeps you out of jail.

[Toledo.]

I never wanted to hurt you.

I don't know what demon took over my body when I attacked you.

How are you?

It's cold.

They barely feed me, and I sleep surrounded by vermin.

I don't think I'd even make it to the trial alive.

I beg you. Tell them it was an accident.

That I never wanted to hurt you.

You're asking me to lie.

I'll be a better man, this time I will.

And if you so wish, you'd never see me again.

So the harm you would've done me, you'd do to others?

The prison that waits for me is even worse than this cell!

If you deny me your help, I'd die in it, Brother!

I offered you my hand, and you spit on it.

I might've neglected you in the past, but

it has been so long since that day.

Your guilt...

Brother!

Brother!

Your Eminence.

I've brought a remedy for your wounds.

I thank you, but I prefer to endure this pain.

It matches the grief in my soul.

By how you look, I'd say your sadness is already enough penitence.

It must be hard to handle the disappointment caused by your brother.

I'm used to that.

What tortures me..

Is still feeling mercy for him after what he has done.

You're the one who suffers the most from his mistakes, and at the same time

who wants most for him to be forgiven. Right?

You understand my grief well.

My father...

he committed a grave crime against the crown.

I don't need to explain the humiliation I felt when it became known.

Justice was served, and he ended up paying for his mistake, but...

if it would've been in my hands..

I would've absolved him from his sentence.

Despite knowing he was guilty?

I prefer to live with a stain on my conscience...

than to allow the eternal pain of someone who shares my blood.

But then... where's justice?

May God forgive me, Eminence...

but I'm human.

Have a nice trip, Sister. And may your marriage bring you happiness.

I'd have enough with half your joy.

I'll pray for you, so your marriage gives you children soon.

Pray for them to be strong, healthy boys.

Margarita is pregnant.

I'm so proud of you.

The guarantee of continuity that the crown needs.

And our first grandson!

- Congratulations. - Look at you.

Happy husband, heir...

and soon-to-be father of who will also be.

I brought you to this world to see you with such fortune.

[Ostia.]

Stop the attack. We'll retreat.

We won't gain anything this way.

[Valencia of Alcantara.]

Settle down.

I'll inform the Portuguese court of our arrival.

They say this palace stands on both sides of the border.

That some rooms are Castilian and some Portuguese.

Tell me which are which.

For I'm still not ready to leave my kingdom.

Not before talking with you.

These are our last hours together.

And during the trip, you only talked about Juan and his future child.

Understand me, the news was a big relief.

I'm sorry.

We should've talked more about you now that our farewell is near.

I don't dare to say you don't love me

but I dare to say you never made me feel loved.

Your words hurt me in the deepest way.

But maybe you're right.

You've always been so strong

so self-sufficient...

So similar to me, Isabel.

And should fortitude be like this? Punished?

Nothing can replace a mother's love.

I love you with all my soul, Isabel.

I feel shame that I wasn't able to show it to you.

I beg your forgiveness.

I wanted to come with you to delay our farewell.

Even if that doesn't compensate for the abandonment you feel.

It helped to heal it, Mother.

When you have a child, keep it close to you.

Don't make the same mistake.

And be strong when you have to.

But make sure they never doubt your love.

We have little time.

But be sure that the final victory will be ours.

Even if we're few.

Even if that cursed fort protects them.

Prepare a reconnaissance squadron with the best men.

I want plans for the fort, foot by foot.

Raise your heads.

Victory starts with our expression.

Are you still exhausted?

Juan.

Juan.

Help! Help!

Juan! Help!

Juan! Juan! My love!

Help!

What are you saying?

Your brother will walk free!

I can't declare against him.

I can't lie, but...

I've kept silent.

- He almost killed you! - And so did I..

If I had put him back in jail.

A burden my conscience wouldn't have borne.

I understand.

But your brother is a furious man.

Dangerous. He shouldn't go unpunished.

Don't worry. I used my authority

to ensure his entrance into a monastery.

He'll be there forever.

He won't hurt anyone.

And he may commend himself to God so He can give him the guidance...

I couldn't give him.

The prince.

The artillery will focus the attack on the central wall.

That way we'll keep most of the enemy's army occupied.

Nunez, Ventura and Enrique, you'll need to fight their response.

Maintain your positions. Don't get close to the wall.

They have the advantage on higher grounds, and they're superior in number.

In the meanwhile, Alvarez's archers and our best men...

We'll attack the wall from where they expect it least.

From the cliff.

Soldiers.

Fort Ostia will be ours.

We'll open its doors from the inside to our troops.

- For Castile. - For Castile! For Castile!

The battlements!

To the doors!

Your Royal Majesties, the kings of Castile and Aragon

send you cordial greetings.

And enough money to support Juana's entourage for two years.

What is it?

I have tragic news.

The men who stayed at the port of Antwerp didn't survive the wait.

What do you mean? Did they die?

Without obligation, I sent my men to check on how they were.

When they got there, their ships were already graves.

Hunger and short supplies caused their demise.

With all due respect, Majesty. Couldn't you have done anything to avoid it?

If you'd have come back with help earlier

this disgrace wouldn't have happened.

But we don't blame you. Both of our kingdoms did everything possible.

But Providence acted against us.

Then these trunks will be your wife's.

I thank you on her behalf.

I have the intention to give them to her in person, Your Highness.

I don't know how it is in Castile, but here

it's the husband who administrates the family's riches.

As you must know, women are not likely to save money.

Castilian women

are prudent by nature.

Your wife will know how to use these wisely.

I'll keep your opinion in mind.

If you'll excuse us, we have other issues to deal with.

We wish you a nice travel back to Castile.

I truly doubt Isabel and Ferdinand will forgive you for the deaths of their men.

I know my kings well. They won't find that explanation sufficient.

And their anger may have no relief.

Unless someone he trusts insists

that you had no responsibility for their deaths.

Someone like you.

I suppose you won't intercede for us for free.

I only ask you to let me stay at your court.

I wouldn't want to leave Juana so alone.

It's a simple thing, considering I'll clear your name before the kings.

And now I demand to see your wife.

There you are.

I won't kill you like this.

I have a worse destiny for you.

[Rome.]

Your Eminence.

If you've come to find out about the expedition

I'm close to getting the necessary funds.

I'm sorry...

You won't enjoy the result after so much effort.

I come accompanied by the guards.

You'll be arrested for trading slaves.

I guess it had to be known sooner or later.

So you accept it calmly.

When the kings find out what you did, they won't have any mercy.

Your Eminence..

That won't happen.

So you think I'll cover for you?

You're wise enough to understand that the evangelistic enterprise

will never be achieved without me.

You're not the only man capable of carrying out this mission.

No one trusts in Colombus anymore. He can't get money for the trip

and he wouldn't use that money for the purpose of faith. You know that well.

Do you know how hard it has been to win the investors' confidence?

If you use a scandal to decapitate the project

wouldn't they ask for the money back?

Wouldn't the enterprise be forever stained?

There are other navigators...

Ambitious men who look for fortune

and for their names to be written in history.

Do you think they care about the Indians' souls?

You claim to be loyal to the crown.

But you disobeyed it by selling those poor savage Indians.

And God knows I won't do that again.

It ended up being a terrible business.

Who would buy slaves from me again who die for no reason?

With my flaws..

I'm a member of the church and an unbeatable agent

for this project.

Denounce me, if that relieves your conscience

but then you'd live with the burden

of having thrown away salvation for thousands of souls.

Okay.

But you'd need to buy those that you sold.

And you'll give them to me so I can teach them our language.

It's a small fine considering what you deserve.

- Your Majesty. - Do you bring the Portuguese response?

I come from Castile, sir. It's about your son.

What is it?

I rode here as fast as I could.

Smallpox? Tell me he isn't very sick.

According to the doctors, the prince was very weak.

The sickness is not finding resistance.

What happened?

Nothing important. Juan is sick, but he's getting better.

We should go see him.

Even if it isn't serious, we can't leave him in that condition.

Don't worry. I can wait for my fiance by myself.

I won't leave you alone at a time like this.

Your father will go back to Juan.

And I'll stay with you.

Thank you, Mother.

All the nobles in Rome want to see that captain.

He liberated the city in eight days.

I understand their enthusiasm.

I don't deny his value, but I think they worship him excessively.

In the end, he's nothing more than a soldier.

It bothers you that his name makes you look little.

If that's right, you can still take the fame from his great feat.

- How? - When you see him...

honor him as much as the people, or even more.

Remind everyone that it was your idea to call for him.

And therefore, the victory is yours too.

Your Majesties, I beg your pardon for the false statements in my last letter.

I had to show it to Philip of Habsburg, and it was impossible to be honest.

The entourage didn't die due to plagues, as I told you.

But due to Juana's husband's discourtesy.

Whether this was intentional or not...

I'll only know if I stay here long enough.

My presence will serve as company for Juana, who's now alone.

And, in my opinion, overly controlled by her husband.

I hope you don't find my words excessively worrying.

I hope my fears are only a product of a misunderstanding.

For your bravery and skills

for the success you achieved in the mission that I...

the supreme pontiff, entrusted in you...

I give you the Golden Rose, Rome's yearly recognition of

the best of its servants.

It's an honor, Your Holiness.

Your merit has been greater, considering the little time you had.

I accepted having you at my service for only 10 days because I knew you'd do it.

Despite the stinginess of Ferdinand of Aragon

whose ingratitude shows no interest in what happens to the Holy Father

or to the people of Rome.

Your Holiness.

You'd do well if you recognized the help my king has provided.

Now and forever.

His generosity has saved Rome.

Because the one who should've protected his people, did nothing to help them.

I thank you for the award.

You look gorgeous.

Manuel will feel lucky when he sees you.

I'm worried about Juan too, Mother.

- Your Majesties. - Madam.

Beatriz, I'm so glad to see you again.

Is something wrong? You look unsettled.

I'm going to give you my daughter forever.

Isn't it enough reason for my concern?

Darling, time runs against us all except for you.

Isn't it true. Manuel?

This gift barely expresses my joy to marry you, Isabel.

They are very pretty. I thank you.

My daughter has simple tastes.

But don't let that stop you from lavishing her and giving her presents.

Have no doubt that I'll do so.

You must know too that even if her vanity isn't exigent...

her heart is.

Love her greatly to make her happy.

And to give me joy.

I beg your pardon for my mother. She'll need to go back to Castile quickly.

Why's that? Is something wrong?

Matters of the court. They demand my presence.

You should stay beside your son.

He wants to say goodbye to you.

They won't let me be with my husband.

I beg your permission to be next to him during this penitence.

You carry the future of two kingdoms in your womb.

If you get sick, it'd be worse.

Prevent another disgrace from following this.

Your Majesty, there's almost no time.

Father.

Let me give him strength.

Live. Cling to life!

I can't.

Forgive me.

I beg you.

What should I forgive?

That I should've been a better son.

Strong and wise.

The successor the kingdom deserved.

I've failed you.

You're wrong.

Thanks to you there's an heir on his way.

Who will unite two kingdoms into one.

There has never been a more proud father than me.

Say goodbye...

to my mother.

Don't send messengers to the border.

I will inform Isabel to comfort her in her grief.

How is he?

His last thought was for you.

I want to see my son.

God gave him to me.

God took him from me.

My angel!

My angel! My angel!

Prepare to leave.

This letter must get to Castile as soon as possible.

How does he dare reclaim the title of prince of Asturias for himself?

The archbishop of Toledo, Francisco de Cisneros, will visit you.

The kings of Castile give their pardon to all those

who have debts to pay to justice and embrace the true fate.

Colombus betrayed our confidence.

We've been very patient with him, but that's over.

If France doesn't get the heir it needs from me...

His Majesty Louis, king of France.

After several days of travel, we reached a large bay.

And there, a massive current of red water that turned out to be fresh.

Are you sure it's a continent?

We want Margarita to go back to Flanders as she has no reason to stay in Castile.

Margarita, what is it?

They don't even answer your letters, and you still have confidence in them?

They want to separate me from you.

Castile welcomes its future queen.

You'll go to France.

A fox will'have no problem understanding things that require cleverness.

Make sure Juana is not alone.

And stop Philip from keeping her isolated.

No! No! No!

Majesty, it's the archduchess.