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I present to you my heir. Charles.

To marry Charles and Claudia?

Charles will inherit the German empire.

In only a generation, France and the East could be under the same reign.

The fever was lethal. They couldn't do anything.

The title of princess of Asturias belongs to Dona Juana.

Therefore, to that Burgundian.

They must swear loyalty to Castile and Aragon as soon as possible.

While they're here

we'll try to free Juana from her husband's influence.

There have been new riots in Granada.

The calm was just a mirage.

When my lord decides your punishment

we'll let you know. Until then, you're prisoners of Castile.

From now on, I'll lead the campaign. We have to settle it now.

They either convert, or they die. Wasn't that what you wanted?

Proclaim the victory, my lord. Even if no enemy can hear us.

I'll steal Manuel of Portugal's throne.

Are you asking us to plot against a legitimate king?

Your future wife.

The best solution is to marry your daughter immediately.

You know we need the pope's permission.

Why is France suddenly interested in a Portuguese wedding?

King Manuel's days on the throne may be over.

Let them see they need that union as much as you do.

- How? - There's a name that rattles the queen.

How dare he threaten me with marrying La Beltraneja!

We supported Manuel as king.

We gave him our daughter.

And now he does something so vile?

We'll forget this offense as soon as you do.

You have my word.

I'll wait to marry Maria.

I need an heir.

I'll ask for Charles to be raised in this court as soon as we sign.

You won't leave until you sign, and I won't hesitate to force you.

I'd be betraying rny parents with that agreement!

The committee from Flanders has arrived.

- Is Juana here? - I'm afraid not.

Your husband left this morning.

- And my children? - They're with him.

I can assure you I am and will be the only legitimate heir.

Who does Philip think he is to decide our grandson's future?

He's more than just our grandson. He could inherit our kingdoms.

And he'll be French!

Ferdinand is planning to divide Naples.

But there's a condition in the agreement.

My daughter cannot marry Philip's son.

Call my secretary. I have an exemption to dictate.

We'll go to Castile.

It's time we fight face to face.

Damn Burgundian. We shouldn't have given him Juana.

We cannot refuse.

Juana must attend the courts with no delay.

- How much does he want? - The archduke wants

100,000 maravedies for the trip's expenses.

How more insolent can our son-in-law be?

Maybe he just wants to take good care of Juana.

A trip that long is risky for a new mother.

The archduke didn't care about sending Juana to Brussels

just a day before giving birth for a bag of money they were offering.

Send him the money, Fuensalida.

And tell them to come to Castile as soon as Juana gives birth.

We won't wait any longer.

All right.

We'll let Philip make a fool out of us.

But I swear we'll make him pay for every single maravedi.

It's true.

We had to sacrifice the engagement

between Charles and King Louis' daughter.

In exchange for a favorable position in Naples.

- We know. - But everything can be rectified.

King Louis himself has sent me with an offer you'll surely like.

He is very interested in meeting you personally.

You and your wife.

We know you'll go to Castile soon.

King Louis invites you to visit France first.

Sir, they are heirs to the thrones of Castile and Aragon.

Considering both kingdoms' relationship with France...

Don't be suspicious.

His Highness will guarantee their security during the visit.

Tell King Louis that my wife and I accept his invitation.

We'll travel through France.

And we'll pay our respects.

Colombus has finally disembarked from Cadiz, Your Majesty.

When will he honor us with his presence in the court?

He owes us many explanations.

He'll come, but I'm afraid the admiral is devising another ruse.

The accusations against him are so serious that the judge

gave orders to chain Colombus in the hold during the trip.

Now he wants to show up in court in the same state that he made the journey.

In chains? Why?

The admiral refused to follow Francisco Bobadilla's orders.

He had to use violence to put an end to Colombus' abuses.

- What kind of abuses? - It's a long list.

Bobadilla claims even the crew complained about him and his brothers.

He must appear in court immediately.

Not in chains.

Give him the necessary money to show up properly dressed.

My lord, you know I sympathize with France

but think about the risk.

It could be a trick.

Calm down. Your Eminence.

What if King Louis wants to take your wife as a hostage

to negotiate with the Spanish?

Will it please my in-laws to see their daughter traveling through France?

Of course not.

That's why I accepted.

It's my wish..

To tire their relationship with my wife in order to have her support.

Do you want Juana to stray from her parents?

Unless I distance her from them, I'll be nothing but her consort.

First you have to persuade Juana to travel through France.

You've taken on a difficult task.

What's going on?

We have news from Brussels.

Your wife, my lord, has given birth.

To a boy?

Damn bitch!

- Your Majesty. - Welcome to Castile.

I apologize for the urgency of my visit.

I'm sure there's a valid reason.

There is.

The king of Naples knows about the Treaty of Granada.

Secrets don't last in our courts.

But the Neapolitan's reaction should worry us.

Fadrique has asked the Turks for help.

- Are you sure? - Yes, Your Majesty.

We have to invade Naples immediately.

Fadrique is willing to open the doors to the infidel

in exchange for protection for his kingdom.

Taking Naples means controlling the entrance to Rome.

That's why we must intervene before the Turks take positions.

We have to carry out what we agreed to in Granada

and join forces.

The Neapolitan will die defending their land

whether it's the Turks invading or us.

Didn't we know that before we divided the realm?

Let's not rush things.

We can still avoid staining our boots with blood and mud in Naples.

We'll ask the pope for his help.

I've almost never seen you so jubilant, Catherine.

Does praying make you this happy?

It's not the praying, Mother. I received a letter from England.

From Arthur, my fiance.

And what news has made you this happy?

They're just letters.

Private ones.

Arthur is very vehement.

And passionate.

In that case, you're right not to share their content.

Not even with your mother.

When will I leave for England?

Why the rush?

Catherine, you're the only daughter we have left in Castile.

- Are you not sad to leave us? - I'm sorry, Mother.

I didn't mean to upset you.

Don't be troubled by the sorrow of a selfish mom saying goodbye.

Sooon it will be your time.

Until then, I beg you to delight us with your company.

All right. Send him in.

I know you well enough to know this is not a friendly visit.

Or am I mistaken?

You're right, Your Eminence.

I don't like mundane customs.

That we have in common.

What brings you to court?

The alcabalas.

The tax that has funded the war against the infidel since King Alfonso's era.

The war in Castile ended years ago.

The infidel has been more than defeated.

Crushed.

The alcabala is no longer justified.

Yet, it's still being charged.

That's not the only injustice.

The amount of the tithe per sale

is decided by each collector according to his will.

That's why it's become a sinkhole of corruption.

What do you want from me, Brother Hernando?

To persuade Their Majesties to end the alcabalas.

Do it yourself.

You have my blessing.

But not your power.

Nor your influence.

Talavera...

we have had great disagreements.

I'm very aware of that, Your Eminence.

However, what you ask is fair.

I'll make this view known.

Your Majesty.

I'm the victim of a great injustice.

I swear I was always faithful to Castile and to you. I give you my word.

Stand up, Admiral. I beg you to.

Do you not kneel before your queen?

I will when you respect the pact we made.

I advise you to watch your tongue.

You've been brought here to justify your behavior.

If my services are not satisfactory, pay me what you owe

and I will shut up for good.

Enough!

Admiral, you are here by the order of the judge inquirer we sent.

In my name, Bobadilla took away from you the titles of viceroy

and governor of the new«territories.

I endorse his decision.

Your Majesty...

you haven't heard my reasons.

I'm sure they meet the accusations made against you.

Don't fool yourself, Admiral.

Nothing you say

will give you back the titles

that you failed to honor.

You're free.

That's all you've accomplished.

Travel through France? You've lost your mind.

We'd be at the enemy's mercy.

The French are no longer our enemies, Juana.

Your parents signed a peace treaty.

Their daughter paying respects to King Louis would be an insult.

How could you insult them?

They entertained him in Granada.

You shouldn't worry.

King Louis himself guaranteed our safety.

He's lying, and you just want what's best for you.

- Just like your father. - How dare you?

He puts his interests before his descendant's future. Can't you see?

But you made me embarrass myself by asking them for money for the trip.

- You're a miserable man! - I'm warning you.

If we don't visit France, we won't go at all.

My lord.

If I may, I'll talk to the princess.

You'll visit France.

But it's best if she's convinced of the advantages of your decision.

Do it.

Convince her if you're capable, and I'll reward you.

The last matter is the most urgent one.

The king of England demands Princess Catherine.

He wants to marry her to the prince immediately.

Why this sudden rush?

Your Majesty, the English finances are decimated.

The sooner. They get married...

the sooner they'll get the dowry.

Now I understand why our daughter receives those passionate letters.

God bless her innocence.

Another factor is that Catherine is a Lancaster.

The marriage will end the aspirations of the House of York.

Philip himself has offered his sister, Margarita, as a wife.

Forget about them! We'll deal with them later.

What matters now is Catherine.

The English must know our commitment to them is firm.

Take care of everything. Our daughter must go to England.

[Rome.]

You divided Naples behind my back...

and now you want my blessing?

It's in your best interest.

Unless you want to kneel before the Turk.

Don't worry.

We will never let the king of Naples

put Rome within his reach.

Help us prevent that. It's all we want from you.

You have the authority to remove Fadrique peacefully.

An authority Your Majesties ignore when it suits them.

Your Holiness, your help is convenient

but not indispensable.

Fadrique must relinquish the crown.

You don't force him to

the Spanish and the French will.

And the means will be worse.

My lady, your insistence on traveling by sea is honorable.

But you'll be of more service to Spain

you go to France with your husband.

I don't understand.

What kind of service would it be to insult my parents?

You have to keep an eye on the archduke.

My lady, I fear the way King Louis may influence your husband.

You should too.

It's what your lineage dictates.

I beg you to watch over him

and tell Their Majesties everything when we reach Castile.

Do you want me to spy on my own husband?

Just to pay attention to the French's schemes.

It's best to keep your enemies close.

- That's why I suggest... - Stop it. I don't want to hear it. Go!

It's not the right time to abolish taxes, trust me.

When is it, Your Highness?

Everyone should help defend the kingdom.

The infidel is now threatening Christendom from Naples.

Your Majesties, allow me to insist.

Collecting alcabalas creates a deep sinkhole of corruption.

We won't eliminate them, regardless of who's asking.

Peace and justice are expensive.

Tell that to those who demand such absurdity.

Are you coming with me?

I'll be right with you. I must confess first.

I just want you to know that I share your opinion.

But you said nothing in front of your husband.

Why?

Because I also understand his reasons.

I'd like you to defend your proposal before Castile's council.

I cannot support your proposal

but I won't oppose a favorable resolution.

I understand.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

That letter is a waste of time.

The queen won't answer your pleas.

- She made it very clear. These are not pleas, but reasons.

Her Majesty may ignore them, but my conscience will be clear.

Don't lose your dignity. It's all you have left!

- Am I not doing that? - With a letter?

That's a brave defense against this outrage!

They can't take your rights and titles by force.

The documents signed by the sovereigns don't allow it.

Do you want to sue the crown?

Have you lost your minds?

Father, you are not the only one under attack.

Your family is too. Do it for us.

I've decided to follow your advice.

I'll go with my husband and be vigilant during our stay in France.

I applaud your decision. It's very prudent.

But my husband is not a traitor.

If I implied that, I beg you...

You'll be by our side.

Keep a record of everything that happens.

In due time, it may help justify my decision to my parents.

- Travel through France? Unbelievable! - My God!

He'll leave our heir at the mercy of the enemy.

That bastard thinks we're idiots

and we gave him good reason when we paid for the trip.

What can we do?

Not much, Your Majesty. Even if the king made a commitment

your daughter will be in his hands.

We don't know if the French have a hidden agenda.

Chacon, ask for a carriage with 500 of the best soldiers possible.

Send them directly to Flanders and give them enough supplies.

- It may be a long wait. - What's the mission?

To protect our grandson Charles.

If anything happened to his parents

he would be our heir.

At the slightest trouble, they must snatch the child from them

and bring him to Castile.

Let us pray for some common sense in France.

My lord, there's something else.

It's about Naples.

Are they putting up a fight?

No, thank God. As soon as Fadrique was deposed, they stopped fighting.

I didn't want to mention this in front of the queen, but in Naples

- we're constantly battling the French. - Why?

Apparently, the borders in Granada are not clear.

- And it had to be now. - At the worst time possible.

We have to avoid any brushes with France.

There can be no tensions while Juana is in King Louis' court.

Call Fuensalida.

Chacon.

I applaud your good judgment.

Don't mention this to the queen.

She's worried enough about our daughter as it is.

You'll go to France immediately.

Talk to the French about Naples, and establish clear borders.

But keep hold of our positions.

Fight for every bit of land as if it were Aragonese.

We yielded enough in Granada.

I'll take care of it, my lord.

Officially, that's your mission, but there's something more important.

You must be extremely discreet.

Keep track of my daughter and her husband in France.

Everything is relevant. Don't hold back in your missives.

If things go wrong...

go to Antwerp

and order Juana's son to be kidnapped.

The thrones of Castile and Aragon are at stake.

You can count on me, Your Majesty.

[Amboise.]

The duke of Burgundy, Philip of Habsburg

and his wife, Princess Juana of Castile and archduchess of Austria.

Your Majesties.

I order you to bow in front of the king of France.

I won't bow down to Castile's enemies.

I'm afraid the princess of Spain is not willing to pay her respects.

Welcome to France.

Dear Philip, we meet at last.

Your Majesty, it's an honor to greet you.

And you... are Juana.

Worthy heir of your parents.

I welcome you in France, as well.

Allow me to introduce you to my wife.

Don't worry.

I'll make sure a doctor treats your illness.

What illness is that?

The one that doesn't allow you to bow down to the king of France.

Your behavior has been indignant.

You've offended the king of France and also Flanders.

- Who do you represent? - Castile and Aragon!

- Swallow your pride! - I'm the future queen.

I won't humiliate myself in front of my kingdom's enemies...

I'm told no one in Castile knows more about finances than you.

Did you study the document regarding the alcabalas?

I did, Your Eminence.

Do you have a proposal we can present to the council?

Before. I must warn you of something.

Those against eliminating the tax

were right to think that way.

I didn't call you to support those against me

but to help me fight them.

The tax collectors are easy to bribe

but there's a way to prevent that.

- How? - Making sure the amount

to pay is not up to the collectors.

How can one do that?

Replacing the alcabalas with a fixed tax

that amounts to the same sum.

It's not enough.

We have to do something.

Those who have more must pay more and not the other way around.

There is a way.

But I'm afraid you won't like it.

Colombus against the sovereigns in front of a court.

- The admiral has gone mad. - Not really. Your Majesty.

He knows he can cause trouble with his accusations.

What do you propose to hold him back?

The most sensible thing is to imprison the admiral

and judge him for the despicable acts committed in your name

which is more onerous.

I'll see him in court.

If the admiral wants a confrontation, he'll have one.

I shouldn't have come.

They've done nothing but insult and humiliate me.

Are you sure my parents will understand?

Fuensalida.

My lady.

Your Majesties send their greetings.

Are they mad at me? Please tell me.

Don't worry. Your parents are well informed. Trust me.

My husband enjoys stirring things up.

I know.

My advice has not always been to your liking.

But please hear me out.

Control your temper.

Particularly in front of the French.

It's not the time to feed old resentments.

Shouldn't I stand up to my parents' enemy?

It won't do any good.

Tread carefully.

- We all have to. - And we will.

We have to get out of this fix without hurting Castile and Aragon.

Or you.

Queen Ana has invited me to a religious service.

I'll go and show them that a Castilian princess knows how to behave.

Even in such undesired company.

I told you your dreams would soon come true.

And now they have.

Even before I wanted.

Has the sorrow my happiness causes delayed my departure?

There's no sorrow in my heart.

Just melancholy.

Allow me one weakness, my child.

Don't you ever forget who you are

and where you come from.

Ask God every night to show you the light.

Yes, Mother.

You'll be a great queen, Catherine. I'm sure.

The English have yet to find out how fortunate they are.

Dazzle them.

Don't cry. Mother.

I'll write often.

I swear on my honor and the love I have for you.

There goes the last princess of Castile. God bless her.

Apparently, the marriage between Catherine

your in-laws' daughter, and the prince of Wales

is a done deal.

God willing.

They say Prince Arthur is as fragile as a little flower.

If King Enrique marries my sister, we'll win over more than a mighty ally.

We'll also lessen Aragon and Castile.

Dear archduke, you're as sly as a fox.

I'm sorry. Matters of less importance demand my attention.

A sly and beautiful son of a bitch, without a doubt.

The archduke thinks we're idiots.

I'm afraid he's not as intelligent as he is ambitious and handsome.

For now, it's best to have him as an ally.

If he gets England, he'll rule all the territories that surround France.

I doubt his in-laws will allow it.

I know Ferdinand.

He must be preparing a welcome worthy of the archduke's treachery.

The worse they get along, the better for us, don't you think?

I do, my lord.

Admiral, you won't win a lawsuit against the throne.

Collect your earnings, which are considerable, and live peacefully.

I won't find peace

if I don't fight for what your own law has granted me.

Sir, the contracts have two signatures.

If one part fails to fulfill their obligations

it frees the other one from theirs.

Are you a legal expert, Monsignor?

No. Only religious ones.

But you don't need to be an expert to see

that your greed does not match your virtue as a ruler.

Thank that habit of yours.

- If you were a regular man... - A threat to him is a threat to me!

Your Majesty.

I won't deny we committed injustices.

- Atrocities even. - Do you admit Bobadilla's accusations?

It was a difficult task

and my men, convicts most of them, hard to control!

But I swear...

that I've always defended Castile's interests.

This how you repay me?

Dishonoring me?

Letting a scoundrel humiliate me?

I will sue, Your Majesty, rest assured.

It's only fair.

Grant him eternal rest, Lord.

And let perpetual light shine upon him.

You are praised, Lord, in Zion

and homage will be paid to you in Jerusalem.

Hear my prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.

What's this, my lady?

The alms you shall give to save my dead son's soul.

The dolphin.

I'm the heir of Castile.

Not one of your ladies.

With the tax reform I just explained

the crown will still collect money.

But your subjects' load will be less heavy.

The subjects are always glad to see their obligations reduced.

And yet they fulfill them, even if they suffer, unlike others.

What do you mean?

I believe it's time for the church to make a contribution.

Do you expect the church to pay the alcabalas?

- That's insane. - No. Do you think it's insane?

I call it justice.

You may be a primate, but if you insist on this

- the pope himself will stop you. - Calm down!

This is something we have to consider with a cool head.

We'll ask the church of Castile for their opinion

and listen to what they have to say.

Tell all the dioceses and make the arrangements for the meeting.

In the meantime, there will be no arguments.

It's more convenient to ponder and ask God to enlighten us.

He will help us see what's fair.

We signed a treaty in Granada to guarantee the peace in Naples.

- We agree on that. - Really?

Then why do your troops invade our lands in Basilicata?

I'm afraid you're mistaken.

The limits you establish are not the ones we agreed-on.

Your king shouldn't demand what was given, and therefore, is not his.

Are you implying that my lord is acting in bad faith?

That he is not respecting the agreement?

I can't read your lord's mind.

I can only see the facts.

And I see Spanish soldiers in our territories.

And I, that you haven't come to this meeting

with the intention of solving our differences.

If you think we can solve this by giving you what you want

- you're wasting your time. - What we ask

is that you honor your word.

You know that when words stop being useful

unfortunate events take place.

Your queen has suffered enough after losing her children.

We don't want to cause her any more pain.

I hope I'm not interrupting your rest.

Don't worry, I was just getting ready for dinner.

Beautiful dress.

You just need these

to look radiant at dinner.

You're proud, and I like that.

I believe that separates us from the beasts.

But you must be more prudent.

Thank you for the advice.

However... I don't see cause.

You and I live in a world where pride is not as valuable as ambition.

Sometimes I have had to give up one not to be defeated by the other.

You and I... are not the same person.

That's true. But let me mention one thing we have in common.

We reign but do not rule.

You're wrong. One day I will reign in Castile

and rule like my mother.

Perhaps it will be like you say.

In the meantime, I remind you that when the wind blows

it's better to take cover than to be blown away.

But enough of these thoughts.

I'll let you prepare to shine tonight

as I hear the sun shines in your kingdom, am I right?

Beautiful jewelry.

A gift from my husband.

The archduke knows how to win over a woman's heart.

From what you say, it seems we'll have to fight the Aragonese once more.

That's right.

But there's a way to defeat him.

And it's less expensive than a war, Your Majesty.

His daughter and heir is in your court.

Ferdinand would give us anything for her.

We could gain great advantages.

New terms.

- Extend our territories. - Recover the lost counties.

I guaranteed our guests' security.

It would be a treacherous ploy.

As it is to establish borders that you don't intend to respect.

Ferdinand did that in Granada.

I see the benefits of your proposal

and if the reward is big, my conscience can stand what others can't

but it's not a decision to be taken lightly.

Let's see first how things develop.

Who knows?

Maybe Ferdinand will think more like a father than a king

and will end up giving in.

Is that all Fuensalida said?

Yes, Your Majesty.

The dilemma is simple.

We give the French what they want or we risk another war.

I'm afraid that's the only conclusion.

If we give in, France will have won without shedding blood.

Our daughter is in France. That's all that matters.

I haven't forgotten, my lady. I can assure you.

However, there's no other way but war.

Even if that puts your own daughter in danger?

The confrontation is inevitable.

In fact, the hostilities have already started.

We'll try to guarantee Juana's security.

But you know our love cannot be above our duties.

I don't find love in your words.

Think with your heart for once in your life!

I'll give Naples to the French if you order me to do so.

I'd give him Segovia to avoid causing you more pain.

- However, you know that... - What I know doesn't count.

Only what I feel.

I trust in your judgment, as I have many times before.

But I can't support you.

Then don't. But don't lose confidence.

King Louis won't hurt Juana.

He'd have to deal with us and Emperor Maximilian.

Who knows? Maybe even with Philip.

Too many enemies.

He won't succumb to the temptation, however big.

Do you see how much your parents care about you?

They didn't hesitate to put you in danger by declaring war on our host.

They only responded to insidious aggression, my lord.

If we are at war, what will happen to us now, Your Excellency?

Plotting something against you wouldn't be sensible-.

When has a French king been sensible?

I fear for you, it's true.

But the friendship between the archduke and His Majesty

might prevent worse misfortunes.

You can be sure that I won't let anything happen to you.

I'll know how to hold King Louis back.

In spite of your parents' provocations.

- My lord, act with restraint. - Don't worry.

My dear wife, you must go to Castile.

And take on your responsibilities as princess of Asturias.

I swear on my life, I'll get you there safe and sound.

Why should the church escape the obligations of its congregation?

Shouldn't it contribute to the kingdom's well-being?

The church already does.

It takes care of the Castilian souls.

It sends its children overseas

to spread the word in the name of the crown.

What more sacrifice do you want?

Sacrifice?

I wonder what the church is if not sacrifice.

Jesus Christ sacrificed himself for all of us.

And now you find the word outrageous.

You'd rather stay in your palaces

with your great feasts and warm beds

while others sacrifice themselves. Shame!

That's what I feel when I hear such things. Shame!

Don't let our money fill the crown's coffers.

But one day, we'll all meet the Almighty.

Let him judge us.

So? What do you decide?

I'm afraid my decision won't please you.

I won't take the heirs hostage.

Ferdinand would attack us furiously if we as much as laid a hand on his heir.

Our armies would put up a good fight.

Fighting in Naples is not like fighting inside our borders

and don't forget Maximilian.

The archdukes must leave soon. We shouldn't tempt faith.

This has been a pleasant visit.

But I'm afraid it's time for us to leave.

That's just what we were discussing.

Given the difficult relationship we have with your in-laws

you should go back to Flanders

No, Your Majesty.

We'll resume our journey to Castile without delay.

My advice is that you forget about that.

We are at the dawn of a new war.

I have to consider your safety.

I insist. I have to swear loyalty as prince of Asturias.

You are in no position to do as you please, Archduke.

I'm not speaking as your subject or the archduke of Burgundy

but as the future king of Castile and Aragon.

And I'm speaking with resolve, but respect.

Calm down.

Your Majesty is only worried about your safety.

Given the circumstances, he'd be to blame

if anything happened to you on French soil.

Your Majesty, if that's the case, I suggest

you ask your guard to escort us to the border.

And I accept your request.

We'll give you safe conducts for your trip.

I hope this is not an inconvenience.

Do what you must so we can leave without delay.

Wise words.

The ones you said before the council.

I must thank you

for persuading them to support my proposal.

- I'll keep it in mind. - You don't owe me anything.

I wanted to support what's fair, not your particular sense of justice.

As thankful as I am

I advise you to be prudent.

Do you know how much suffering you caused in Granada?

How can I be prudent

after what I've seen you do?

You obviously never get tired of going over the same old things.

I will also be judged for my stubbornness.

But not by you.

What are you hiding from the queen?

Princess Catherine's ship has had to take refuge in Laredo.

- Is my daughter all right? - Yes.

The princess is safe.

But the violent storm made them return to port.

They'll be able to set sail soon. Relax.

No. Send orders to bring her here immediately.

It's impossible, and you know it.

Juana is in enemy territory

and Catherine may be swallowed up by the sea!

Don't you think it's enough?

I won't put our daughter at risk!

If you don't give the order, I will.

Leave us alone.

My daughter will come back to me. I won't discuss it.

Your daughter, just like you and me...

must fulfill her duty.

What mother must withstand her children's misfortunes?

No mother on earth!

Whether in a palace or in the most humble of abodes!

I won't sacrifice one more child for Castile! I won't!

- Calm down. - Not even you can force me to do so!

Have I not suffered enough?

It's impossible to endure so much pain!

I beg you not to force me.

It's a pain I share with you, just as my life.

I couldn't take one more tragedy involving my daughters!

They are all I have left!

If I lose them, I'll lose my mind.

I don't want to end up like my poor mother.

I can finally bring you good news.

About my daughters? Speak, don't make me wait.

King Enrique sent an expert navigator to take the princess' ships

safely to England.

And Juana?

The archdukes have left the French court escorted by King Louis' guard.

They're on their way to the border.

God has answered my prayers this time.

- Let's leave soon for Hondarribia. - Wait.

We won't go to welcome them.

Philip longs to be sworn as prince.

Let's make him know what it's like to wait worrying.

You are right, my lord.

We've suffered a lot because of him.

You'll go.

We'll send you and a committee to welcome my daughter.

Don't worry, my lady.

I'll leave immediately.

I hope the queen can put all distress behind her.

I hope so to, Your Majesty.

But we have to keep our guard up.

Let's keep Catherine afloat while we sink Philip's plans.

The king of England mustn't marry Margarita.

What's your plan?

Asking Maximilian for his help.

He'll know how to put an end to his son's excessive ambition.

I won't let Philip ruin us, Chacon.

You can be sure of that.

God Almighty grants some things that seem impossible.

But without you, my lady

we would have never reached the Indies.

Therefore, if I've offended you by claiming what I consider my rights

I humbly ask for your forgiveness.

I humbly thank you for seeing me, Your Majesty.

Stand up.

It's not necessary to bow before me. We've already been through this.

Your display of frank remorse persuaded me to see you.

Despite how upsetting our last meeting was.

I'll never forgive myself for insulting you.

Your Majesty...

My lady...

Ever since our first encounter, you've been my light and guide.

During the difficult times in a foreign land

your image inspired each one of my actions.

If you think so greatly of me, why are your suing the crown?

Have I not protected you?

Have I not given you titles and privileges?

Have I not taken care of you?

Those titles have been taken away from me.

We received tens of letters and reports complaining about you.

I can't close my eyes even if I wanted to.

They're lies. Slander.

I've always defended you.

Before everyone.

And I don't regret it.

Because we've had a special bond from day one.

What justice decides matters little.

Because your heart

sees me as the cause of your unhappiness.

And for me that's the worst sentence.

No. I beg you not to leave me.

All I want is justice.

I'm at your mercy, my lady.

Listen to me carefully.

Your income and assets will be returned to you.

Thank you. Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you.

But you have to stop demanding the titles you lost.

What do you decide?

How do you feel, my lady? This time, you did make it.

Crossing the Pyrenees is always tough.

Others have suffered more than me because of this long journey.

Is that what worries you?

I noticed you were lost in thought a while ago.

Seeing my parents unsettles me.

Why? Your mother is dying to see you again.

I've insulted them, and I'm afraid they are making me pay.

Philip is right.

It seems they no longer care about me.

Your Highness, Their Majesties love you more than anything in the world.

I'm sure any misunderstanding will be cleared up.

God willing, Your Excellency.

We've suffered long enough.

Don't see many horsemen.

You're right.

Welcome back to Castile.

What about Their Majesties?

Where are my parents?

It's been impossible forthem to come and welcome you, my lady.

Your mother is suffering from an unrelenting fever.

My mother has ridden while pregnant.

She's crossed battlefields.

But she couldn't come to welcome her daughter?

Follow us. A village in the valley

is waiting with food and drink so you can rest.

I need a doctor.

Philip!

Is this how Their Majesties welcome their heirs?

Leaving my weak husband in this forsaken place?

Calm down.

If it's necessary, we'll send for the court's doctor.

But your husband's illness is not serious.

The long ride seems to be the only cause.

As soon as he recovers, you'll see Their Majesties.

My parents should be here!

- We've already explained... - I've heard you, and I'm not convinced.

Us being here safe and sound has been thanks to the archduke.

Is this how Castile thanks him for his troubles?

Welcoming us in our future kingdom without the proper honors?

My lady, there's a man in this village that apparently cures everything.

Why haven't you brought him yet?

I'm tempted to go back to Flanders and leave behind all this ingratitude.

Talk to me now that we're alone.

Is the queen's health the reason Their Majesties are not here?

They want to end the archduke's smugness and his aspirations.

But as you've seen

- Juana's devotion for him is limitless. - Yes.

I knew she was devoted, but I couldn't have imagined how much.

It seems he's more sacred than the pope.

I fear Their Majesties' decision will turn their daughter against them.

Exactly what the Burgundian wants.

We can still make things right.

This very afternoon, you'll leave for the court.

When you get this letter, I'll be on my way to England.

But I leave a piece of my heart here.

With my parents.

Your example and memory will help me fulfill my duty as a queen.

I hope to do so with the same dignity and good judgment as you, Mother.

Lord, protect my daughter.

You have summoned Juan and Isabel

but let Catherine know the peace and adventure

that others will not be able to enjoy.

Are you crazy? I won't allow him to lay a hand on me.

Everyone says this healer creates miracles with his herbs.

Don't be stubborn, Juana!

What can he achieve that doctors haven't?

If they don't find a remedy, what will we do, my lord?

I swear that if he doesn't cure me, I'll have his hands cut off.

He says to stay down and let him work.

Let's not waste any more time, then.

I thank God for your recovery, my lord.

You're so much better, it seems the work of the devil.

Don't bring the devil into this, Your Eminence.

Just think that soon we'll resume our journey.

I'll be glad to leave this godforsaken place.

We won't leave until I see that man again.

Bring him in.

Come closer.

Who instructed you in these arts?

I've known them since I was a child.

As you can see, your remedies worked, and that pleases me.

As a reward, you can ask anything you want.

Be sensible, my lord. Be sensible.

You could even be part of my entourage as my private doctor.

Tell me, what do you want?

To see you go.

Take this rascal away from my sight.

What a sad welcome from Castile.

Our daughter thinks we're the cause of her husband's misfortunes.

I'm afraid Philip distorted the events in his favor.

I know he's a master of the art.

And my daughter loves him blindly.

Something that's also against us.

What are your orders, Your Majesty?

Let's welcome the archduke as he deserves.

I see it's a tradition in this court to make its guests wait.

It's not a tradition, Your Excellency.

They'll see us soon.

Don't be so sure.

We've already seen how important they consider us.

I'm their daughter and heir, and you are my husband.

If I must remind him of that, I will do so.

Your Majesties will see you now.

My child, we've longed so much to see you here.

Welcome.

I said goodbye to a girl...

and now I welcome a woman.

It seems we've avoided starting off on the wrong foot.

Time will tell what happens next.

I'm sorry to bother you, but I have news.

Your father has married Margarita to the duke of Savoy.

Why must he always ruin me?

My lord, this time, it wasn't your father's idea.

The emperor got a letter from Ferdinand at the most convenient time.

My father-in-law shows his cards but keeps an ace under his sleeve.

All right.

If that's how he plays, he's met his match.