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Quickly! Into the forest!

Get lost.

Mor.

- We have the Bavarian railway. - Fine.

- And Sisi? Something new from Hungary? - She's fine.

When will she come back? Did she succeed?

I do not know. The Prussian military attaché will speak with you.

Has Bismarck sent Johann?

Take care of Marie. The trip was rough. Also for her.

Naturally.

I'll see you later.

How could it happen? Your brother and the empress got away.

- Search the forest. - The soldiers are approaching.

Until you find her! The path!

No sign of the empress. What about you?

For heaven's sake, Your Majesty. Thank God. Are you okay?

Does Franz know what's going on here?

He was not in Vienna when the news came.

- So his mother decided... - To keep quiet and send you.

- We feared that Franz would... - Send an entire army.

Do not send a messenger in advance.

He needs to hear from me what happened here.

- Count Andrássy? - Your Majesty?

- Please accompany me to Vienna. - To Vienna?

Do you really think this is a good idea?

My husband and you ... We must create permanent peace in our two countries.

Otherwise, the rebels, perhaps even all of Hungary, will follow Bismarck into war.

So...

- Will you accompany me? - As you wish.

We have to get out of here.

Drop labels, Johann.

Franz ...

Prime Minister Count von Bismarck sends his warmest greetings.

It really hurts me.

Bismarck insists on his demands. He is willing to go to war.

It's going faster than I thought.

How many men does he take into the field?

Johann ... How long have we known each other?

260,000 men.

A gun for each! In order!

Off! Don't fall asleep!

Franz calls to arms.

- I don't want to lose. - So practice.

- Mother! - Hello, little darling.

Elisabeth. I'm glad you're home safe and sound.

I have a request. Not a word about the kidnapping.

Not yet.

- How are you? - Nice. No issues.

- What about you? - The same.

- I've missed you. - I have also missed you.

Hi Marie.

Sorry I was gone for so long.

- You must be exhausted. Came. - I am not alone.

Many rebels join Ödön Körték. With Bismarck's support.

Bismarck has sent weapons to be used against you in case of war.

A short time ago I negotiated with you as a rebel leader.

Have you lost control of your people?

Has not Bismarck already declared war on you?

No.

He has made demands that will lead to war.

If he does not desist.

Your Majesty -

- it might be possible to get Körték's men to change their minds.

Therefore, I have already transferred 20 million guilders.

It is you who must make them change their minds.

Hungary is very grateful, but this is just a drop in the ocean.

Franz, Hungary needs reforms.

And to have its own parliament.

What is this about?

I cannot give to Hungary what I refuse to other crown countries.

We can lose Hungary.

Count Andrássy, I asked you a question. I expect an answer.

Why are you here to negotiate when the rebels won't listen?

Why isn't your old friend Ödön Körték at the table?

My countrymen have turned against me.

I am here to solve that problem.

Your Majesty ...

Ödön Körték kidnappede greven og mig.

We only managed to get away with Grünne's help.

- Did you know? - Yes.

I gave orders not to inform you.

If your mother had said that, you would have sent an army.

- Yes. To set you free. - I know.

Andrássy will do everything he can.

If you give them more freedom, he can persuade those who are against us.

I do not want you to go to war against Bismarck and the rebels.

Andrássy and you were in captivity together.

- Yes. - How long?

Two days.

- And before you were on his property. - At your request.

Is this really about politics?

Or is your sudden desire for freedom due to something else?

Everything I do, I do for you, Franz. And for Austria.

- Really? - Yes.

And what do you do for yourself?

There is a castle in Austria

Built so nicely for us

Of silver and red gold

It was walled with marble walls

I was just protecting you from yourself.

I am old enough to make my own decisions.

Next time I'll make sure you never see the court again.

- Are you threatening me? - You heard what I said.

A war against Prussia will surpass anything you have been through.

You have no choice. You need me.

I need to talk to you. In the garden, at nine o'clock.

Forgive me, Your Majesty. Marie wants to talk to you.

Good evening, Marie.

How have you been after my departure?

I took care of the parrot as you said.

So.

I heard you were with Franz in Possenhofen with my family.

My father was sure happy for you.

What did you want to talk to me about?

Was my mother a whore?

- No. Who says that? - Was that why she died?

- Your mother died of a fever. - Not according to maid Louisa.

- Franz's mother wasn't sure either. - Then they have said something wrong.

Marie ...

I know you miss your mother. I miss her too.

- She was my best friend. - You are lying!

- So, fordi De kom. - Andrássa's strike.

- I wanted to say sorry to you. - For what?

What happened was not your fault.

That I kissed you in Hungary. I didn't think we'd see each other again.

I didn't want to cause trouble for you.

They don't have to protect me.

Only I am responsible for what I feel.

They did nothing wrong, Count Andrássy. Good night.

- Are you okay? - Yes. I'm just tired after the trip.

I don't know if I can trust Andrássy.

But I will consider his request.

Your Majesty, where are you going?

Your Majesty, are you not well?

Yes. I just wanted to stretch my legs.

They cannot go alone...

Would your majesty like to go for a walk?

Yes. A walk would be nice.

Your Majesty ...

Your Majesty.

What's wrong?

Shall I tell you something?

Cautious.

She is a liar. And she kissed Andrássy.

Cautious.

Cautious.

Let it go!

We captured a Prussian messenger. Bismarck will attack with three armies.

Maybe he splits them up to reunite them later.

An encirclement battle? To such an extent?

Who knows?

That's the way to do it.

Hang on!

- We have to hit that place. - There are most trout there.

Look, mom.

It's the empress.

Came. I am helping you.

Your Majesty ...

Sorry. I didn't want to disturb.

Do not ...

Your Majesty, we have seen soldiers.

Is it true? That there will be a war?

Yes. But the Emperor will do anything to protect his people.

Let me give you a gift to show how much we admire you.

I thank you with all my heart.

They have a beautiful family.

It is worth all the suffering.

Your Majesty!

Your Majesty.

Come on.

Thank you for allowing me to be with you.

- You promised... - I'll let you work.

Franz?

They still haven't found the bird.

- Maybe it enjoys its freedom. - Maybe.

Or the bird is dead.

Why do you say that?

I set the parrot free.

Why did you do that?

She kissed him.

What are you talking about?

I followed them when they met secretly in the yard last night.

- I wanted to go out and think. - I understand.

- Are you okay? - Yes.

I'm fine.

I have realized that my place is here.

With my family.

Your Majesty!

I'm sorry about the bird.

No issues. They will probably catch it.

It's not used to flying anymore anyway.

No.

Also, get the robe I wore on my wedding night.

Touch me.

What happens if I give the Hungarians more freedom?

They will always be attached to you in gratitude and loyalty.

Otherwise they will also take advantage of my weakness and overthrow me.

Your fear is completely unfounded.

- Where were you last night? - I went for a walk.

- Middle of the night? - Yes.

Do you know what was written on the message that Marie got from her mother?

No. Did she tell you?

"Always be honest...

... og from."

If I must be honest ...

I love you and I'm proud of you, Franz.

Of you and our family.

I need to get some work done.

- Good morning, Your Majesty. - Good morning.

- Where is my husband? - To meet with his generals.

- He asked me to give you a message. - Speak up.

He would like to invite you and Count Andrássy to the opera tonight.

- Does he want to go to the opera? - Yes.

- With the three of us? - Yes.

- Is there anything else you want? - In that case, I say yes.

Your Majesty, your consort awaits you.

- Your Majesty. - Count Andrássy.

Thanks for the invitation.

No true pact of friendship is ever sealed at a negotiating table.

We all know what's happening now.

Don Giovanni does not regret having seduced someone else's wife -

- and ends up in hell.

That is a rather one-sided description.

So enlighten me, Count Andrássy.

According to Mozart, it is about a woman crushed by an impossible love.

Broken by love...

Really?

Let's party. I know just the right place.

For the beginning of a long friendship.

Today is a big day for Habsburg-Hungary relations.

You guys should take a dance.

Go now.

Dance with him.

- What is this about? - I do not know.

Sorry, but I don't want to play this game.

If you leave now, people will think you are hiding something.

I'm hiding something.

It's time for me to go.

Your wife wants to dance with you.

Oh really? Does she want it?

Did you think about him?

Answer me.

What kind of question is that?

Do you love him?

I do not know.

Franz ...

Franz, what are you doing? Francis!

Guards!

Franz!

Let go of me. Francis!

Lyrics: Malene Cramer Iyuno