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[Medina del Campo.]

How is it that the King of England wants to marry la Beltraneja?

There are rumors. I can't tell if they're true, Your Majesty.

But I must say they're insisting.

It's a mistake. What is he looking for?

I doubt Juana can give him children, and he has an heir already.

Maybe that's not the reason.

The king of England has enemies who doubt his legitimacy.

- And Juana has royal blood. - Careful, Your Eminence.

Girl is not an appropriate title for her, but rather bastard

until the end of her days.

However, it's noticeable King Henry of England doesn't think that way.

What might his intentions be?

We should find that out ourselves.

With your permission, I could go to England immediately.

No, if we show our concern, we show our weakness.

We shouldn't show that we're giving it more importance than it deserves.

Who could've planted that idea in Henry's head?

Juana's suitors that might still have her in mind.

That's what we should find out.

And as you said, right away.

Cabrera, organize a hunt in your territories

and make sure the marquis of Villena goes.

- I'll do it that way, Your Majesty. - I won't go.

But I hope you'll bring back the answer we need.

It's in children that we see the greatness of creation.

It's sad that some betray that greatness when they turn into men.

How are you, Your Majesty?

I can't say I'm fine.

Have you received news about your daughter, Juana?

No. No yet.

I hope her return back to her husband and children

has a positive effect in her.

May God want it that way.

I'm sorry for interrupting your duties.

But there's something I'd like you to take care of.

I received this petition.

The mother of a novice from St. Clare's Convent sent it.

She's asking me to intercede for her daughter in a case.

An accusation of robbery.

That carries expulsion.

That woman's words touched my heart.

She seems to be a devout person and fearful of God.

And she swears her daughter is innocent.

It couldn't be any other way.

What do you want from me?

I want you to make sure justice is done.

Count on that.

What matters now is that you get better.

Eminence, I know I won't get better

and that I don't have much time left.

I pray every day to God that He'll let me leave this world

once I secure peace and stability in my kingdom.

But I don't know if He hears to me.

I thank you for having come to my call.

You don't need to thank me at all.

Your interests are mine.

So?

Is the news from Castile true?

People all over the kingdom are talking about my wife's unhealthy behavior.

I don't know how she'll get to Flanders.

With Juana in such a condition

how can I help you?

You have a peaceful spirit. It has always been that way.

Your influence will benefit her.

Like calm water suffocating fire.

And she has always had esteem for you.

But if that isn't enough, Brother?

You'll need to do everything possible as well to calm her down.

There have always been dark corners in her soul.

And now they're bigger.

That's why I called you.

I don't think I can do it alone.

You need to promise me you'll be patient.

You have my word.

Okay.

So let's get ready to receive her.

Your Majesty, I have news you'll find interesting.

Cesare Borgia has been arrested by the order of Pope Julius.

France losing allies

always satisfies me.

Such an intriguing ally as his deceased father.

We must take advantage of this, Chacon.

Send a message to Gonzalo that he must keep going.

- Yes, Your Majesty. - With God's help

we'll soon achieve victory.

Calm down.

And don't forget what we talked about.

Philip.

I almost died of sadness from being away from you.

But I finally have your handsome face in front of me.

Say hi to Margarita. She came to welcome you.

I'm happy to have you with us, but

let me rejoice my husband's presence for now.

I've waited a long time for him.

- Don't you want to know about our sons? - Later.

- You haven't asked me about that. - You'll tell me later.

First I need to be alone with you.

So it's true the queen's health is getting worse.

She'll get better.

Castile needs her.

Isabel is not the kind of woman who leaves things undone.

May God want it that way.

I wanted to know your opinion about something that's being said.

Tell me.

According to rumors, the king of England will marry this excellent woman.

La Beltraneja?

I think that's absolute madness.

You're not the only one.

What benefit would the English receive? The rumors must be false.

Marquis, you know a rumor always comes with some truth in it.

You didn't come to hunt a wild boar but to ask a question.

And I'll give you the answer you need.

I'd never support a cause with such an uncertain future.

But I'll also tell you many of us wonder

what would be of Castile's future after the queen's death.

You know well that succession is secured.

All of Castile knows about the condition of the princess of Asturias.

She's the legitimate heiress, and you proclaimed her yourself at the courts.

- Do you disapprove of that now? - Have no fear.

As long as things don't change.

Why should they change?

Maybe King Ferdinand will do everything possible to keep control of the kingdom

governing in his daughter's place.

You promised me clarity.

Be clear then.

If that happened, Ferdinand will face us.

Was I clear enough?

So Pacheco wasn't the one who promoted the idea.

I'd say he wasn't, Your Majesty. Nevertheless...

Tell me. I sent you to find out what the Marquis thinks.

The lord of Villena is worried about succession.

And it seems others talk through his mouth.

What do you mean?

They state as a fact that Juana is incapable of ruling.

I suspect that.

And they dream of having the benefit of the intrigue like with Henry.

Like they wanted to do with la Beltraneja, a puppet in their hands.

I'm sure they miss the times they could do as they pleased.

My lord, the problem is different.

The problem is you.

Neither the marquis nor other nobles in Castile

will let you rule in your daughter's place.

Dogs.

They know they won't get back anything they lost if I rule.

We have a complicated game ahead.

We need to be very prudent so we don't face a checkmate.

Don't stand up.

You need to rest.

You're very pale.

This fever gives me no rest.

It seems it's consuming me from the inside.

You met with Chacon and Cabrera, right?

- There'll be time to talk about that. - No.

These fevers can't be more rigorous than I am.

By your expression, I know they didn't bring good news.

- What is it about? - About Castile's future.

Some nobles who have been quiet all these years

haven't forgotten their own aspirations.

- What are you doing? - Standing up, my king.

I can't stay in bed while everything is at risk.

Tell me everything.

From what you've said

the warning from the marquis of Villena is evident.

As much as that he wouldn't fight so easily.

If he didn't see the queen's death being so near.

And if it didn't coincide with the opinions of other grandees.

The displeasure they feel toward the king

is only nostalgia for what they've lost.

You do well by having doubts, Your Eminence.

The longing for other times

has added up to what some consider affronts against Castile.

They question whether Ferdinand's love for the queen

isn't the same he feels for Castile.

They don't take it that far.

For years, some of them wanted positions that

to their chagrin, were given to people close to the king.

Close to the king.

And who were born in Aragon.

That's right.

And the long conflict for Naples

only provokes more disgust

among them.

Isn't the prize worthy?

Many in Castile benefited from the war in Granada.

And so did some old enemies.

And wouldn't that happen in Naples?

Not even victory will make people forget how much it cost the kingdom.

And they think that if the queen died...

The king would act in his own benefit.

I've waited for you for so long.

I'm sorry, but I need to take care of a lot of things.

Won't you stay with me?

Margarita will come to accompany you.

But tonight, we'll find each other again.

Be patient.

Let me help you.

Gentlemen, there's no possible discussion.

Juana will get the throne when it's her time.

Whatever her capacity to rule is.

And her husband Philip will be by her side.

Whatever his loyalty toward Castile is.

I'm sorry, Your Majesties. It hasn't been loyalty, but the lack of it

that the archduke has showed at every moment.

How can we expect he won't do the same in the future?

We do not own our destinies.

God decided for us who'd rule in Castile.

But my daughter won't face that challenge alone.

The council that has served me with loyalty...

will guide and protect the next queen of Castile.

Have no doubt about it, Your Majesty.

Maybe that won't be enough to protect her from the nobles.

You are right.

We fear they'd let her wear the crown, while they get the government.

Preventing that will be your principle task.

But without risking the successors' bloodline.

Because our hopes rely on our grandson Charles.

We want to educate him as a prince so he can be crowned when it's his time.

That's why we need to bring Charles to Castile.

He'll grow up under our care so he'll always be loyal to his kingdoms.

And will the archduke consent to that?

That will be your mission.

Win Don Philip's consent

and convince him with the reasons we'll tell you now.

Understand, Your Majesty, that the marriage between King Henry

and la Beltraneja may affect your rights and your wife's.

I don't see how.

He may bring back her aspirations for the throne of Castile.

Is the queen so close to death that even the English are making plans?

It's nothing simple, sir.

In the past, King Alfonso of Portugal

invaded Castile to reclaim the crown for his wife.

- You fear Henry would do the same. - I don't know.

But without the marriage, there'd be no chance.

And the Catholic Monarchs expect me to stop the marriage.

Do you think old allies of Juana's may ease her return?

Maybe we've taken for closed wounds that are still open.

Sir, demonstrate the union between the kings of Castile and the future ones.

It's vital at this time.

King Ferdinand himself wants us to walk together through this?

- That's right. - It surprises me.

You'd agree with me that I haven't had his favor

- or his confidence. - I beg you to follow his example

and forget.

It's time to strengthen forces

not to strengthen fights.

Beautiful words and very convenient.

If they don't convince you, let me remind you

that you lose more with this marriage than King Ferdinand.

It's an honor to know you, Your Eminence.

Save the words.

I guess you know the charges against you.

What can you say in your defense?

Just that I'm innocent. I swear to God.

Are you swearing in vain?

I'd never do that, Your Eminence.

I love God above everything else. I've always wanted to serve Him.

That didn't stop you from stealing.

Believe me. I beg you.

I ask you in front of God, our Lord.

Are you innocent?

Swear you're not hiding the truth from me.

Swear it for your immortal soul.

I did nothing! I did nothing!

Swear you're telling me the truth. Swear it!

What are you hiding?

You're in front of God, our Lord.

My only guilt was in discovering a secret.

What do you mean?

Sister Asuncion

received a man in secret.

Evading the vigilance of the abbess.

That's why she made up accusations against me.

So I would be expelled from the convent. I swear it!

I swear to God.

Our people suffered three attacks, and they're still on their feet.

Gonzalo counterattacked. He used the wooden bridge he built in secret

and fell upon the French.

Our great captain is so clever.

Thanks to him, they want to surrender now.

Under what terms?

Retreat of the troops without attacks.

Liberation of prisoners on both sides, and of the city of Naples.

It's not a high price to stop the bleeding this war is costing us.

Yes, sir. This enterprise has taken many men and a lot of money.

Let's wait for news from the king of France.

May God allow this war to endbat last.

We have no hands to take so many reins.

I'm sorry I'm not bringing better news from Castile.

I'll pray every day for my mother's health.

Your parents pray for you as well

and for your future as queen.

They hope you're better now that you've reunited with your children and Philip.

It's possible to learn to be a queen.

But who could teach you how to move in the painful path of love?

Listen to me

because your mother talks through my words.

You need to take care of yourself now more than ever.

And take care of your children.

My children don't need me.

And my husband...

my husband never has enough.

So you validate Fuensalida's words?

The queen is very sick.

Many possibilities can be drawn about Castile's future.

I won't permit any that exclude me from the throne.

However

I've faced my father-in-law's tricks several times.

I don't want to be mocked again.

It's true the king is clever, and his actions are never what they seem.

But we shouldn't trust Henry either.

Damned crossing where all ways seem to be wrong.

- Which way should I take? - Let me travel to England.

I'll convince Fuensalida I'm doing it in your name for the good of Castile.

If there's some truth in the suspicions, we'd need to thwart Henry's move.

And due to your wife's condition

it'd be great if your relations with Castile

improved by the time the queen dies.

Leave immediately. Forget about Fuensalida.

Follow the orders of the prince of Asturias.

[Medina del Campo.]

I want to see the queen.

It's not possible. The queen is resting.

I won't leave until she sees me.

I repeat to you that it's impossible.

- Let me through. - Marquis!

- I'll call the guards. - There's no need.

You, come in.

The topic must be very urgent for you to interrupt the queen's rest like this.

Tell me.

You know me well.

But maybe you don't know who my grandmother was.

Maria Luisa Pacheco, marchioness of Villena.

St. Clare's Convent was built with her funds.

It has received many donations from my family throughout the years.

Devoted women, fearful of God, live in the convent.

They deserve those goods.

I don't understand what you're trying to say.

That a woman from my family will never be expelled from there.

I don't know what you're talking about.

About your confessor's order.

To expel my niece Asuncion under the charges of being a loose woman.

If that was the decision of the archbishop of Toledo

I'm sure it was fair.

I won't tolerate that affront from anyone

even if it comes from the pope.

No family in Castile can be above justice.

In my family, it's only me who decides what's just!

I'm your queen.

And I support the archbishop's decision as such.

Comply with it or dare to disobey me.

You wouldn't dare come here and create this scandal

and speak in that tone

if you didn't know I'm sick and weak.

You do little favor to your people.

As you said, it's my wife's rights and my own that are at stake.

But it'd be better if we were all together on this.

And we are. Don't you think?

You would've informed me about Belmonte's trip.

Maybe I should've gone with him.

Do you have so little trust in the capabilities of our ambassador?

Don't you find the reports he sends to Castile pleasant?

- Are you ready? - Yes.

If we're done with the embroidery, we could send it to the convent tomorrow.

Come.

We need to add more blue and green here, so the flowers will stand out even more.

Is he with her?

Is Philip with her?

Miss.

- My brother doesn't... - He's with her! Don't lie to me!

I must know the truth. I need to know.

What's wrong? Juana, what's going...

I know it was you who gave up Gaeta to the armies of Aragon.

- That's right, Your Majesty. - Coward!

Your Majesty, there was no other option.

Our men are dying of hunger and cold.

And the ones who survive are mistreated by the people.

They'll get used to it.

Because they won't step one foot on French soil again.

- That's the king's command. - I beg you.

Be merciful.

- Listen to the reasons of this man. - I've listened to them already.

And I feel disgust.

Your mission

was to defeat the enemy, not to kneel before them.

Your Majesty, your soldiers did what they were ordered.

They're not at fault.

You said it well. The fault lies with the officers.

They must pay with those who lead us to this disaster.

And you... you don't deserve a pardon.

This man will not see another sunrise.

On your knees! You must ask my sister for forgiveness on your knees!

- Stop it, please. - Never!

I'm warning you, don't fuel my anger even more.

Even if you try to pit your sister against me, you can't fool me.

You're miserable! You and all of your kind! Miserable!

You know no honor or shame.

Stop! Stop!

For God's sake.

I'll repeat it for the last time.

Ask my sister for forgiveness

If you don't fulfill my wishes, I won't fulfill yours either.

I gave the order to write down each of my wife's deliriums.

What for?

So there's a record.

So the ones who blame me for not treating her like my wife

know how justified my punishments are.

I'll make her bend. I swear.

Even if it costs me my life.

I asked you for moderation and patience.

- Is this your response? - Patience?

I took a madwoman as wife.

You saw that with your own eyes.

Don't throw your anger at me.

Brother.

The woman you have is the woman you created yourself.

- I won't let you blame me... - Whatever was in her soul

you have multiplied by thousands.

If you don't find a remedy, there'll never be peace with your wife.

And I don't need to remind you how important she is to your future.

You're risking a lot, Brother.

Be careful.

[England.]

I find these hunts more tedious every day.

I hope you didn't get too tired.

No, you know of the archduke's taste for hunting. I'm used to it.

How is he?

Attentive to the news coming from Castile.

You know the queen is very sick.

We have her in our prayers.

Hard times are about to come.

The princess doesn't seem to be apt for the government and...

she's married to a foreigner of great ambition.

Why should I be interested in your trouble?

It interests you, Your Majesty.

You have thought about the topic a lot.

I don't know what you mean.

Why would you want to take a devoted woman from her convent if you didn't?

Many of us wonder why you want to marry her if you can't have children.

Do you have a better offer?

A young princess of royal blood?

None that would allow you to reclaim the throne of Castile

for your son and Catherine.

For that is your plan

I'll tell you it's pretty hidden.

Except for one detail.

That neither the kings of Castile, nor the archduke

nor his father, the emperor, would consent to it.

- They have finally agreed on something! - Yes.

I ensure you they won't hesitate to destroy

the seed before the tree gives spears.

Do you come to my court to threaten me?

You've learned little from Burgundy.

Tell whoever sent you

that there's no man on earth

emperor or servant

that can stop the king of England from marrying whomever he wants

and from reclaiming what he considers viable.

And thank God...

for every day you're alive in my domains.

Get out of my sight! Castilian dog!

Pisa, Florence and Siena are under Aragon's protection.

Venice and Austria have joined our cause.

This is excellent news, my king.

Yes, it is. Yes.

Even if our allies waited until they were sure victory was close.

Whatever it is, it tips the scales in our favor.

They are all awaiting your orders.

Let us move forward to crush what's left of the French army.

Too much Christian blood has been spilled.

All of us in Castile hope for this war to end.

But peace will only last if we disarm King Louis.

I beg you.

What should we do, then, Your Majesties?

Communicate our decision to Gonzalo.

We'll give the French soldiers the truce their king is denying.

The Aragonese are not advancing!

And instead of fighting back and regaining the lost territories

my men are running!

Like rabbits!

Your Majesty.

Ferdinand won't risk a single man for a war he has already won.

While there's a single French soldier on his feet

there will be war!

There must be war! God damn it!

What are you waiting for? Give the order!

Nobody should take one step back.

Have them occupy my territories again!

- And crush the enemy! - Stop it! For God's sake!

No soldier would fight for a king who left them to their fate!

Shut up! Shut up!

Or I'll arrest you for treason!

Your Majesty.

You drove our men to disaster.

Give up.

We've suffered enough already.

Margarita.

You're not at all to blame.

You've always been so good to me and...

and I...

- I'm so sorry. - We're family, Juana.

We must care for each other.

Don't torment yourself.

My husband...

Your brother doesn't seem to know how much I need him by my side...

That's the source of your fights.

But all married couples argue.

You know that.

And you also know the sweet relief of reconciliation.

Do you think my husband would come back to me?

You must be patient.

You have apologized.

I'll let him know. Have no doubt about it.

You deserve to be happy, Juana.

Accept the joy life is offering you.

Someday

you'll reign with your husband in Castile and Aragon.

And Charles, your first born.

My brother loves him. He has great plans for him.

Someday he will be

the most powerful king ever to exist.

- Don't you feel happy about that? - You're so right.

I live in sorrow for no reason.

I'm sorry for my stubbornness.

How can I be so ungrateful?

Charles and his sisters are spending a few days in the fields.

Don't you miss them?

Would you like to have them back in the court?

Is that possible?

Of course.

Where would be better for them than to be beside their mother?

I want so much to hug them and

to thank God together for having this family.

For this marvelous family.

I say nothing new about my father-in-law

if I say we unite greed and stubbornness.

The marriage he intends with the excellent woman will bring trouble.

La Beltraneja, Manuel. Let's be clear.

I swear I knew nothing about his ambitions.

No one has a doubt.

And I'd say the prince of Wales also doesn't know the will of his father.

Even more, I will confess to you that I prefer the king to be a widower.

Your fiance looks to be a righteous man.

He is.

Let me talk to him and wait in the meanwhile.

Don't insist in front of the king.

Don't worry.

The prince swallows air for His Majesty.

He'll do whatever he asks him.

[Medina del Campo.]

I know you took care of the issue at St. Clare's Convent.

That's right, Your Majesty.

The expelled novice was admitted again.

And the one who was really guilty was punished.

Your Eminence, I want you to reconsider your decision.

Why should I do such thing?

Because your queen asks you to.

The one named Asuncion must go back to the convent.

You asked me to get justice, and that's not a simple thing to do.

Should I contradict your mandate?

That youngster

is the niece of the marquis of Villena, and we can't have him as an enemy now.

And you want me to create injustice.

It's not the time to make Castilian nobles into enemies of the crown.

For once

obey me without making me beg.

You forget that I also obey God and my conscience, Your Majesty.

Hard times are about to come.

If you're going to be by my side

as I want you to...

you'll need to do things against your will.

Things that may even stop you from sleeping and eating.

Are you prepared?

You're making me an accomplice of injustice.

I can't deny it.

What will happen to the novice,

a victim of false accusations,

if she has to live with the one who wanted to get her out of the way?

We've taken care of that already.

The protected one has renounced.

Can I count on you or not?

I don't want to turn the archduke into an enemy.

Or you, or anyone.

I ensure you that the prince of Asturias doesn't want that either.

Shut up!

I've consulted with my advisers over this for a long time.

My son shouldn't sail to such uncertain horizons as you describe

due to his father's fault.

I celebrate your decision.

Do you mean my abdication?

My crown will make a fight with the treasures my rivals have.

But that they could use against us.

Would your lord know how to compensate

such a prudent retreat?

- It'd make sense. - Go back then.

I'd like to find out soon how much they appreciate my friendship.

I'll leave tomorrow.

There's no marriage worth

the downfall of England.

And much less when the bride

is an old nun.

I trust my sister, and she said you apologized to her.

But I don't trust that you regret it.

My love, I swear I regret...

If you weren't who you are...

I'd have already locked you up in most distant castle in my domains.

Don't worry.

You'll still be by my side.

I won't give up the crown of Castile.

But I won't tolerate your outbursts either.

Write to your kings.

I ensure you the excellent nun still has many prayers ahead in the convent.

So I will. Congratulations.

I was waiting for you.

I need you for something of extreme importance.

What is it about, sir?

About the real reason for my presence in Flanders.

We have the chance to bind together the archduke with Castile's matters.

I have no doubt that Philip understands how fragile his position is.

And that was our first goal.

Now, he'll need to give Prince Charles to us.

The king and queen doubt that Juana will ever get to reign.

And they don't count on her husband, who has proved to be disloyal.

Since you also served the archduke in England...

I want you to help me convince him to send the prince to Castile.

For what purpose?

To make him the prince Castile needs.

A ruler in their image and likeness.

I understand. And if Juana doesn't reign

who would do so until the prince is old enough? Ferdinand?

Don't rush.

The queen is still alive.

When that day comes, we'll see.

But my kings will continue in the legal course.

The bloodline will be respected according to Castile's tradition.

It won't be easy to convince the prince of Asturias.

We must achieve it. It's vital.

The archduke trusts you.

And even more now that you succeeded in your mission.

If you support the king's petition

he won't deny it.

You can count on me, sir.

Your Highness, there's something you must know immediately.

Do you bring such bad news from England?

It's about your son Charles, sir.

Get close and say hi to your mother.

My beloved son.

Come and hug your mother.

Come on. Come on.

Don't be afraid. That's it.

You're a very handsome boy.

As handsome as your father.

To him, you're the most important thing in the world.

Much more important than his own wife.

Did you know that?

Tell me. Did you know that?

They want Charles.

Now I understand the good manners.

The worry.

They took advantage of the issue in England to make you see

you won't have the crown as easily as you thought.

You need to be on their side if you want to reign in Castile.

They're mocking me again. You're telling me that.

- They tried to, Your Majesty. - The kings have made a mistake!

- They don't know how much... - Your Majesty!

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty! Your son!

- Your Majesty. - Let me go!

- Damn you! I'll execute you! - He's okay.

- She tried to... - Take him.

Take care of him! Protect him from his mother!

- Calm down, Your Majesty. I beg you. - Is he so valuable to you?

Listen to me, just as I said it.

I can take him from you!

Pig! Pig!

Nobles usually go into convents.

Because they don't find a proper husband, not by choice.

Many humble families' daughters do as well

because they can barely give the demanded dowry.

But their devotion is genuine.

Where do you want to get.

I suggest that you separate the novices. Your Majesty.

We'll make two kinds of establishments.

One for the nobles' daughters

and one for the devoted youngsters.

So we can keep them away from temptation.

And we'll avoid problems with noblemen due to their daughters' behavior.

Do that.

I'll sell some of my properties

and we'll help the poor novices with that money.

As you wish, Your Majesty.

Your Eminence.

Should I consider that I can count on you for the future?

Haven't I always been at your disposal?

Your Majesty.

We must recognize the good judgment of my in-laws.

No sane person would let Juana rule in Castile.

The question is, what do they want Charles for?

Your Majesty, your wife isn't even capable of governing herself.

Charles guarantees the continuation of the crown's bloodline.

My son is a key part of the future of Castile.

It's also for you and your aspirations.

What a problem.

Ferdinand intends to take the throne instead of Juana until Charles grows up..

- Can he do that? - Not without the courts' consent.

- Who supports him? - I don't know, Your Majesty.

But you must make a decision about Charles, sir.

[Medina del Campo.]

With the signature of Ferdinand of Aragon, the Treaty of Lyon is ratified.

Peace between the kingdoms of Spain and France under the established terms.

Some terms very favorable for you, if I may say.

In war there's always a winner and a loser. Your king knows that well.

Defeat has cost his own men a lot.

Welcome to Castile.

I'm not here for pleasure, as you may see.

Thank Gonzalo for bringing me to Naples through deceit.

Do you deserve better treatment?

Too much Aragonese blood has been spilled in Naples

because of your and your father's ambition.

I beg you for mercy, Your Majesty.

The duke of Valentinois served France with courage and dignity.

Mercy?

No. That's not what awaits you.

You don't know how much I wanted to see you in chains.

Punish me then.

- I expect no mercy from you. - May that be!

Your punishment

will be at the level of your treachery.

Get him out of my sight.

Is this what I have to expect for the rest of my life, Sister?

I can't even leave my kids beside their mother.

You shouldn't think that way.

It was an outburst.

An excess of fury against you.

And of knowing how great your love for Charles is.

Your wife is a woman of pure heart.

She only needs your attention.

Your love.

You must find a way to calm her down.

I must've done something terrible for God to punish me with a wife like this.

Hell on earth, that's my punishment.

Is the crown of Castile worth so much?

Sister, I must entrust to you a mission.

And you must fulfill it without delay.

Philip is capable of looking to his own interests instead of favoring ours.

We've fooled him too many times. It's natural he feels distrust.

But Fuensalida will come back with our grandson.

Your Majesties, now that succession approaches, you should worry more

about the influence the archduke has on your daughter.

Only Castilian courts could get Juana away from the throne.

But your daughter may sign a voluntary transfer of powers.

Do you think the threat lies in Juana's submission to her husband?

My daughter may be crazy, but she's not a fool.

She'd never sign a document where she renounces the reign in Philip's favor.

If Fuensalida fails, there's still another option.

But the courts would need to declare Juana incapable

and name little Ferdinand as your heir.

We have him in Castile already. And we could forget about Philip.

If we don't respect the law, we can't expect others to.

There were always doubts about the legitimacy of our reign.

We won't intensify old fights.

Isabel! Isabel!

Call the doctors! Quickly!

Be strong, my lady. I beg you. Be strong.

How is she?

She needs her confessor more than her doctors.

- What do they have to say? - They can do little for her.

She's in God's hands.

She wants to talk to you.

Beloved husband.

Soon I'll have to account myself to God.

No, not yet.

We'll bring more surgeons, the best. They say in Naples...

Don't deny what everyone else sees.

You're not like that.

God knows how much the future we dreamed of has been twisted.

But Providence will show us the way.

I want you to let our daughters know about my condition.

I'd want nothing more than to hug them for the last time.

I'll do that, my lady.

And especially Juana.

The future of Castile will be in her hands soon.

Give the order to ease my pain as much as possible.

There's still much to do, and I have little strength.

Behave well, and obey your aunt in everything.

- Do you promise? - Yes!

Don't worry, you'll be okay.

I asked Mrs. Rabinstein to arrange everything

so you'll have all the comforts of the court.

Have a good trip.

- And take care of my son. - Take care of your wife too.

Fuensalida must inform the archdukes with absolute discretion

about the sudden deterioration of the queen's health.

As soon as...

As soon as they receive news of her death...

they must travel to Castile.

We won't tolerate excuses or delays this time.

So it will be done, Your Majesty.

My lord! Are you there?

Answer me, Master. Answer me!

Why have you lived locked in?

My lord!

My lord, come back to our bed. I beg you.

I swear I'll be a good wife, Philip.

Philip, have mercy! Have mercy!

My master! Are you there?

Goddamned son of evil!

I should've killed your son and then you!

You'll rot in hell for what you're doing to me!

To me! Your own wife!

I curse you, Philip!

I curse you!

I curse you and your entire lineage!

You won't know what peace is as long as I live!

Lackey! I curse you!

My father was right!

You're King Louis' dog.

You proved that in France!

You don't deserve the crown!

Our youngest son is worth more than you! Do you hear me?

I curse you forever!

So the monarchs want us to send our son Charles to Castile.

After what happened with your wife

I think the king's demand makes more sense.

That's true. My son's life shouldn't be at risk.

He'll receive the best treatment in Castile.

As soon as Juana's health improves

you could reunite with him.

I share your concern

and I've taken measures to protect Charles from his mother.

What do you mean?

Charles is on his way to Mechelen with my sister, Margarita.

Some relatives, who have my entire trust, have offered their hospitality.

- But, sir... - The kings mustn't worry about him.

He's safe and in good hands. I guarantee it.

Did you need something else?

Your Highness, I'm sorry I wasn't informed.

Castile is going through very complicated times.

It's about Queen Isabel.

I see you refuse to eat.

Do you want to let yourself die?

I'd tear out my heart with my own hands...

if it affected you even a little.

You have my blessing.

Maybe we could bury you next to your mother.

News has come from Castile.

- They say she'll die soon. - You're lying.

They also say that nothing torments the queen more

than not being able to hug her beloved daughter Juana for the last time.

No, no! You can't do this to me, Philip! I need to see my mother! I need...

If you behave...

I may

let you visit her grave someday.

Philip! Philip! Philip!

No! No! Let me go!

You need to let me go! Philip!

I need to see my mother, Philip!

You protect my rest.

I always do.

Have our daughters responded to my request?

Not yet. They must've just received the news.

Do you believe in premonitions?

Just in the good ones.

I had a dream.

Philip ruled in Castile and...

Juana, our beloved Juana

wasn't even in it.

Listen to me well.

While I still have breath

I won't let a traitor sit on the throne of Castile.

I promise you.

You'll leave for Castile immediately.

- And you, sir? - There will be time.

Up to that point, you'll be my eyes and ears in the court.

I want to know if Ferdinand's will is the one we suspect.

You'll inform me of every rumor

every hoax and every word.

We have to know who supports him.

Who he sees, what they talk about, even what he eats.

And then, well act according to it.

I'll do it that way, Your Majesty.

You'll look for alliances with Ferdinand's enemies.

With the devil himself

if we need to.

Nothing will stop me from ruling in Castile.