- Here I am, your Majesty!
The Queen has always
Seen me as her enemy,
God knows, I've always taken
her part, even against you.
There, Duke.
You were right,
As always.
The letter was political.
The Queen engages
In political intrigue.
My anger against her Majesty
Was well deserved.
On the contrary, your Majesty,
You are the one who's guilty.
To suspect the Queen!
She is a loyal and faithful
wife.
So, what would you advise
me to do?
I'd advise you
Not to deprive the Queen
of the pleasure of dancing
at the city sheriffs' ball.
And suggest that her Majesty
Wear the diamond studs
you gave her recently.
The Queen loves dancing
And jewelry so much!
At such a show of attention
Her anger will disappear
Oh, your Eminence!
Madame, soon there will be
a ball
at the town hall.
Although you know my
Antipathy to such amusements,
I dislike them,
But I wanted to do
Something nice for you.
Thank you,
Your Majesty.
It's a long time since I've had
Such signs of your attention.
I would like you
To wear to the ball
The diamond studs
I have you for your birthday.
You've heard my request,
madam?
Yes.
- And you'll be at the ball?
- Yes.
- Wearing the diamond studs?
- Yes.
That's all I wanted
To tell you.
When is the ball?
When? I must ask
The Cardinal.
As soon as Milady
appears,
bring her to me
at once.
So, it's his Eminence who asked
to remind me of the ball!
Yes, he did.
And he insisted on my
Wearing the studs?
What difference does it
make: him or me?
- You've heard my request?
- Yes.
- You will oblige?
- Yes.
- Anna...
- Yes!
It is going to be
Our final reconciliation.
Madonna, this is the end!
Holy Virgin, I'm done for!
My Louis is a fool,
But Richelieu won't be fooled.
He has once again
Delved into my secrets.
And once again I face
Tomorrow with terror.
Lies cannot save me,
The truth is a sharp knife.
Only you, Madonna,
Can save me.
Santa Maria...
London is deaf and numb,
No reason to wait for news.
Buckingham
Is like all men.
I see no hope,
All I see around me
Is enmity under the guise
of flattery.
Let me die while I'm young!
Or am I not a Spanish lady?
And what is more precious
To a Spaniard, than honor?
It's the studs?
- You need them back?
- Yes, but how?
- Send a messenger to London.
- Yes, but I am all alone.
I'll find you a messenger.
My dear child,
You'll save my life.
No, my honor!
I will never forget
Your service.
Go now, save your Queen!
Here I am, monseigneur.
Rochefort, seal off the exits
From all the French ports.
And entries, too?
Brilliant.
What pledge can you give me if
I confide this secret to you?
- My love for you!
- My God!
Can I trust you with
The Queen's fate and my life?
Once I already held them
In my hands.
You must go to London
To see him.
- Buckingham?!
- Quiet!
Can you do it?
Oh, but you see
How I love you.
- Yes, so you say...
- I'm an honest man!
I truly hope so.
- I'm courageous!
- I've seen that.
Then put me to the proof.
You must go there and return
All in 10 days.
10 days!
It's an eternity if you wait
To see your loved one.
I will be very worried
About you.
It's very dangerous.
10 bullets are against you,
And 10 swords.
I'm only afraid
You'll lose interest in me.
There'll be high cliffs
And waves.
I'm only afraid
Of your disfavor.
The Queen is a victim
Of slanderous rumors.
You must help her,
My young lion!
I'll leave and return,
As you tell me.
You're my only
queen!
You must save
The Queen,
Saving love
Along the way.
The Queen will wait for you
10 days.
You wait, too,
It's more important.
The Queen is a victim
Of slanderous rumors.
You must help her,
My young lion!
I'll leave and return,
As you tell me.
You're my only
queen!
I entrust my fate
To you.
I give you a Gascon's
Word of honor.
Be my carrier
pigeon.
There can't be wings
More loyal.
The Queen is a victim
Of slanderous rumors.
You must help her,
My young lion!
I'll