The Affair of the Necklace Page #2

It was an amazing extravagance.

A glorious tribute...

...to the vanity of man.

This is the culmination of my life.

Its combined weight

is no less than 2,800 carats.

Well, Monsieur Bhmer, it is a marvel.

Thank you.

Bassenge and I have put our souls into it.

And every livre you possess,

I'll wager.

We incurred some debt

purchasing the stones.

I'm sure you'll have no trouble

finding a buyer.

Our hope has always been that

it would find its place with you.

How curious.

It was suggested to me that

it was destined for Madame du Barry.

See to her needs.

Madame du Barry?

- That trollop...

...my husband's grandfather maintained.

Well, I-.

I pray the whispers are mere court gossip.

Otherwise, du Barry's banishment

would find you without a buyer.

If you would permit, we are...

...foggy on the exact order of events.

If Her Majesty would...

...try the necklace on?

Perhaps...

It is a phenomenon.

Still, I decline.

We are the appointed jewelers

to Her Majesty.

Our reputations will be shattered

if we seek buyers.

I did not commission the necklace.

I do not wish to acquire it.

I need explain myself no further.

- I-.

Shh. No, no. Shh.

Your Majesty.

- Majesty.

Your Majesty.

- Majesty.

You handled that well.

I know not to speak.

- A lot of help...

He won't see me. I've tried.

Why should today be different?

Because the minister of titles' aunt...

...is an acquaintance.

I am aware of your presence.

I can hear you thinking.

Thank you for seeing me.

You don't know how long I've waited

for this opportunity.

Please tell me.

Have you considered my petition?

It is unusual for you to come

on your own behalf.

In my experience, women don't possess

the temperament for negotiations.

It is more appropriate to discuss

this with the Count de la Motte.

The count is in Rambouillet.

In any event, it's my lineage

I wish to have authenticated.

It is my family's home I wish returned.

Your petition places me

in a difficult position.

Your father was prone

to stirring up parliament.

He spoke out against poverty and tyranny.

He was a treacherous liar.

He only wanted to better the world.

If there were more like him-...

Forgive me.

- He railed against the monarchy.

That will never be tolerated.

You know the importance

of a God-given name...

...and a home in which it can flourish.

It defines us.

No doubt your request comes

from the heart.

But there are higher considerations.

- I implore you.

If I have no legacy to pass on,

the name of Valois dies with me.

In the eyes of the royal family,

that would not be unfavorable.

This royal office...

...will not grant your petition.

It never will.

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