
At Sword's Point
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GUNSHO The year 1648
was a grim one for France.
With the death of the Cardinal
Richelieu, the hand holding
the country together was gone.
the nobles plotted to gain control.
GUNSHO No papers, as usual.
What is the use of this
constant prying, monsieur?
I'm dying and we both know it.
The Duke de Lavalle knows it too.
The sight of him is more bitter
than medicine but
I dare not refuse him.
Such is the state of France today.
Her majesty
has the loyalty of her subjects.
Which pleases me,
but their loyalty is powerless
against Lavalle's soldiers.
The Duke de Lavalle.
How is Your Majesty's health today?
I regret to disappoint you
but I feel stronger.
Nothing gives me more happiness.
No, unless it were to be my death.
Well, what do you conceal there?
So, another of my men
has been waylaid.
A gang of outlaws. My soldiers
found him and brought me this.
Your suspicions grieve me.
My first concern
is the welfare of the Queen.
Let us not continue this hypocrisy.
Understand, our ambition is
the same - the security of France.
There is suspicion
because your son is hidden.
What do you propose? Bring him to
Paris, let me marry your daughter -
the royal house will be strong
until Louis can reign. Never!
I may be feeble in body
but not in mind.
You wouldn't let Louis live
long enough to come of age.
You talk of security for France,
but you plan security for yourself.
I swear to you upon my honour...
Honour, the word is spoken easily
by one who is without it.
If I had not feared my son's life
would I have sent him away?
God will save him
and us all from you.
Your Majesty's faith is touching.
It is all I have left.
Now go, please.
Your Highness. Countess.
I trust you enjoyed your ride?
Exceedingly, Your Grace. It is one
of the pleasures that's permitted.
How lovely you look. I've not seen a
gown your beauty could not enhance.
My hand, if you please.
A thousand pardons.
A touch of your hand is worth
all the treasures in the world.
I look forward to the day when Her
Majesty gives consent to our union.
Madame, what has happened?
Our last hope has gone.
Murdered, by Lavalle's troops.
The fifth messenger I've sent to
the King of Spain, the fifth to die.
Is there no-one else to trust?
No-one. Lavalle's ears as well
as his troops are everywhere.
It's hopeless. Hopeless.
I have so little time.
Henriette, what will become of you
and your brother when I am dead?
I do not know, madame.
This is my kingdom now -
all that is left
of my power and glory.
Lavalle has taken everything else.
Your father and I dreamed of France
as prosperous and at peace.
We were safe then
from such as Lavalle.
The King's Musketeers
were our guardians.
Lavalle disbanded them,
that is why I'm so helpless now.
There were nobles once
who sought our lives.
My four Musketeers saved us.
I remember how gay they were
the day they fought -
Athos, the giant Porthos, Aramis -
no woman was safe with him,
or wanted to be -
D'Artagnan, his sword
had no equal in Europe.
Bring me my jewel casket.
Yes, madame.
That day, I gave them each a ring
and kept four others like them.
I said, "Messieurs, if one day
a messenger brings you a ring,
"a ring...
"like this, you will know
that I'm in danger."
Today, the throne of France
is in danger.
Master D'Artagnan!
Master D'Artagnan!
You're wanted at the house.
You sent for me, Mother.
A messenger brought this, my son.
The Queen's ring? She must be
in danger, to have sent that.
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