WEBVTT 00:00:44.958 --> 00:00:45.958 Lord. 00:00:46.916 --> 00:00:49.291 Guide us through the darkness 00:00:50.791 --> 00:00:52.416 and lead us into the light. 00:00:55.583 --> 00:00:58.458 Show us who is good 00:00:59.708 --> 00:01:01.166 and who wishes evil. 00:01:02.541 --> 00:01:03.541 Your Highness? 00:01:04.541 --> 00:01:05.541 It's time. 00:01:12.833 --> 00:01:13.791 The Emperor 00:01:14.958 --> 00:01:16.208 fights for us 00:01:17.333 --> 00:01:20.166 and our beloved Austrian Empire. 00:01:21.416 --> 00:01:23.166 He shows us the way. 00:01:26.666 --> 00:01:27.708 With strength 00:01:28.791 --> 00:01:29.791 and wisdom, 00:01:30.833 --> 00:01:32.583 the Emperor protects us 00:01:33.458 --> 00:01:35.791 and our Empire from dark powers 00:01:36.416 --> 00:01:38.041 that wish to subvert it. 00:01:41.083 --> 00:01:42.208 And now, 00:01:43.208 --> 00:01:47.791 Almighty God has sent him a bride. 00:01:49.291 --> 00:01:50.333 Elisabeth. 00:01:51.166 --> 00:01:54.583 She is to be like an island 00:01:54.666 --> 00:01:56.791 in the midst of a raging storm. 00:01:58.041 --> 00:02:03.041 Her bosom shall provide our divine Emperor refuge. 00:02:03.041 --> 00:02:05.666 For demonic forces are at work out there 00:02:06.541 --> 00:02:09.166 that wish to devour 00:02:09.666 --> 00:02:11.041 our beloved Empire. 00:02:16.083 --> 00:02:17.416 But this alliance, 00:02:18.291 --> 00:02:20.041 Franz and Elisabeth, 00:02:21.333 --> 00:02:22.791 will protect us. 00:02:24.791 --> 00:02:26.291 It will shine 00:02:26.833 --> 00:02:27.833 for eternity. 00:02:31.833 --> 00:02:33.291 By the grace of God, 00:02:34.541 --> 00:02:35.916 I declare you 00:02:36.541 --> 00:02:39.291 husband and wife. 00:02:51.791 --> 00:02:53.791 Elisabeth! 00:03:00.041 --> 00:03:01.333 Imperial couple! 00:03:58.000 --> 00:03:59.583 -Hold still! -Back! 00:03:59.625 --> 00:04:01.208 Hold still, I said! 00:04:02.708 --> 00:04:03.875 Back! 00:04:03.958 --> 00:04:05.000 Stay back! 00:04:06.375 --> 00:04:08.000 We need reinforcements! 00:04:10.625 --> 00:04:12.000 Stay back! 00:04:12.125 --> 00:04:14.500 Can't you hear? Back! Get back! 00:04:15.000 --> 00:04:15.875 Back! 00:05:26.791 --> 00:05:27.958 I'll manage fine. 00:05:33.583 --> 00:05:35.250 Care to tell me your plans? 00:05:38.083 --> 00:05:40.833 To meet new friends. To see old ones again. 00:05:49.708 --> 00:05:51.875 What's the problem with you, Leontine? 00:05:52.375 --> 00:05:54.958 A lady from such a noble house in her prime. 00:05:55.458 --> 00:05:56.833 Why are you not married? 00:05:56.958 --> 00:05:58.833 I have to meet a man at court. 00:05:58.958 --> 00:06:01.208 I have seven sisters. Father says five must marry. 00:06:01.333 --> 00:06:04.875 -Or else he'll hang himself. -I'm not looking for a husband. 00:06:07.458 --> 00:06:08.708 What are you looking for? 00:06:19.791 --> 00:06:22.166 As I hear, you had a visitor last night. 00:06:28.666 --> 00:06:31.416 Your Imperial Highness, the Foreign Minister. 00:06:34.208 --> 00:06:36.291 At this hour? Today? 00:06:36.916 --> 00:06:39.458 Your Highness, I beg your pardon. It's an emergency. 00:06:40.166 --> 00:06:41.166 Speak. 00:06:41.291 --> 00:06:44.708 The Russians have greatly increased their troops on our border. 00:06:45.416 --> 00:06:48.458 We've heard they're crossing it. It's a threat. 00:06:48.541 --> 00:06:50.458 The Russian army is on Habsburg soil? 00:06:51.166 --> 00:06:54.166 I know you and the Tsar are old friends, but… 00:06:55.541 --> 00:06:59.916 Even the oldest friendship ends. A border violation is unforgivable. 00:06:59.958 --> 00:07:01.708 We must inform the Emperor. 00:07:15.791 --> 00:07:19.166 She actually looks like an empress. However did you do that, Mother? 00:07:19.875 --> 00:07:22.916 Did you see? The people immediately adored her. 00:07:23.000 --> 00:07:26.375 You wanted them to calm down, not to get riled up like dogs in heat. 00:07:26.500 --> 00:07:29.125 -You're exaggerating. -That's just what I see. 00:07:31.000 --> 00:07:32.125 No, Maximilian. 00:07:32.666 --> 00:07:35.000 You see what is in your own heart. 00:07:53.250 --> 00:07:53.291 Do you know that woman there? 00:07:53.291 --> 00:07:55.083 Do you know that woman there? 00:07:56.875 --> 00:07:57.708 Which one? 00:07:58.333 --> 00:07:59.458 Who is that? 00:08:01.333 --> 00:08:02.458 I don't know her. 00:08:16.416 --> 00:08:19.375 We have problems at the border. We must speak at once. 00:08:22.125 --> 00:08:23.125 Pardon me. 00:08:32.666 --> 00:08:35.416 Where did the Emperor run off to so quickly? 00:08:35.500 --> 00:08:38.000 Bring her some fruit. She looks so pale. 00:08:38.875 --> 00:08:42.041 I always knew Elisabeth was something very special. 00:08:45.666 --> 00:08:46.500 Countess? 00:08:46.625 --> 00:08:49.166 I'd like my sister to stay with me at court. 00:08:49.208 --> 00:08:50.291 You want to stay? 00:08:51.291 --> 00:08:53.916 But you have such wonderful company already. 00:08:54.041 --> 00:08:57.416 She is my sister. I don't trust anyone more than her. 00:08:57.541 --> 00:08:58.416 Really? 00:08:59.416 --> 00:09:00.791 And I'd like to stay. 00:09:00.916 --> 00:09:05.916 She'll be in charge of my royal household. Or is that a problem? 00:09:07.958 --> 00:09:09.541 This is a clear provocation. 00:09:09.583 --> 00:09:12.208 Stringing Tsar Nicholas along was a mistake. 00:09:12.291 --> 00:09:14.666 Caving into him now would be an even bigger one. 00:09:15.291 --> 00:09:17.291 I won't let him push me into this war. 00:09:17.333 --> 00:09:19.291 I would like to urgently beseech you 00:09:19.333 --> 00:09:22.708 to let the French and Russian ambassadors know whose side we're taking. 00:09:23.333 --> 00:09:26.916 And remember our responsibility to the people in the border regions. 00:09:26.958 --> 00:09:31.291 So your heart bleeds for a few Romanian peasants? Please. 00:09:32.416 --> 00:09:35.583 Majesty, you know I have excellent connections to the French. 00:09:35.666 --> 00:09:37.791 I can speak to them and form an alliance. 00:09:37.833 --> 00:09:42.208 No, the most important thing is to reinforce our troops at the border now. 00:09:42.291 --> 00:09:44.541 At least 250,000 men. 00:09:47.291 --> 00:09:50.166 Tell the ambassadors I will make a decision. 00:09:50.208 --> 00:09:51.291 This evening. 00:09:51.833 --> 00:09:55.041 Shall we continue our discussion in private, Your Majesty? 00:09:55.083 --> 00:09:56.583 Please leave me alone. 00:10:00.708 --> 00:10:02.166 Maximilian, you stay. 00:10:14.166 --> 00:10:16.166 You invited Countess Gundemann? 00:10:16.791 --> 00:10:18.541 Louise? She's here? 00:10:18.666 --> 00:10:19.583 Stop this. 00:10:20.666 --> 00:10:22.291 This is tasteless, even for you. 00:10:22.333 --> 00:10:25.208 I knew nothing about it. Really. 00:10:27.458 --> 00:10:29.541 Theo, see to it the Countess is shown out. 00:10:29.666 --> 00:10:30.583 No. 00:10:32.291 --> 00:10:33.833 Just keep an eye on her. 00:10:34.666 --> 00:10:36.041 I don't want a scandal. 00:10:38.666 --> 00:10:41.291 What do you still care about this old story? 00:10:42.583 --> 00:10:44.041 Louise is old news. 00:10:44.916 --> 00:10:45.958 Or is she not? 00:10:47.666 --> 00:10:52.291 You want to be my confidant and make passes at my bride behind my back. 00:10:52.416 --> 00:10:53.541 That's not how it was. 00:10:53.583 --> 00:10:57.083 She simply accepted my invitation. I invited you as well. 00:10:57.166 --> 00:10:59.916 Starting now, you'll stay out of my affairs. 00:11:01.291 --> 00:11:03.416 Stay away from her and everything. 00:11:06.291 --> 00:11:08.916 Bringing you back to Vienna was a mistake. 00:11:10.041 --> 00:11:12.166 Destroying things is all you can do. 00:11:17.583 --> 00:11:18.541 Please. 00:11:33.333 --> 00:11:34.541 Your Majesty? 00:11:35.791 --> 00:11:38.083 The gentlemen have just arrived. 00:11:44.083 --> 00:11:45.708 I've been looking for you. 00:11:48.833 --> 00:11:52.083 I was wondering how long it'd take for the nanny to arrive. 00:11:52.958 --> 00:11:55.375 I wanted to see if I can do anything for you. 00:11:56.208 --> 00:11:57.958 Well, since you ask, Theo, 00:11:58.708 --> 00:11:59.750 tell me, 00:12:00.583 --> 00:12:04.083 who is the most powerful man at this party tonight? 00:12:05.958 --> 00:12:07.583 His Majesty, of course. 00:12:08.583 --> 00:12:11.375 Even the Emperor needs something from someone. 00:12:11.458 --> 00:12:13.583 I'm afraid I can't help you there. 00:12:13.708 --> 00:12:16.625 Now don't act so innocent. You know everything. 00:12:17.958 --> 00:12:20.083 No one knows him better than you. 00:12:25.250 --> 00:12:29.500 What happened at the church? It didn't look like it was under control. 00:12:29.583 --> 00:12:31.583 We made several arrests. 00:12:31.625 --> 00:12:34.833 However, some neighbourhoods are getting restless. 00:12:34.875 --> 00:12:37.875 We're hearing of pubs where liberal propaganda is circulating 00:12:37.958 --> 00:12:39.875 and insurgents are gathering. 00:12:39.958 --> 00:12:43.500 If you order, I will undertake decisive action tonight. 00:12:44.208 --> 00:12:46.125 On a joyous day such as this? 00:12:46.625 --> 00:12:48.250 How would that look? 00:12:51.458 --> 00:12:53.333 Countess, is there a problem? 00:12:55.958 --> 00:12:57.958 She wants her sister to stay here. 00:12:58.625 --> 00:13:00.625 As the head of her royal household. 00:13:01.875 --> 00:13:04.208 I think it would be a great mistake. 00:13:10.625 --> 00:13:12.083 Your Imperial Highness? 00:13:17.333 --> 00:13:19.083 I'll think of something. 00:13:24.833 --> 00:13:25.875 And you. 00:13:28.708 --> 00:13:30.583 Arrest as many as you wish, 00:13:31.083 --> 00:13:35.083 but tomorrow morning, you'll pardon 50 who we imprisoned long ago. 00:13:36.958 --> 00:13:40.458 As a wedding gift for the Emperor. 00:13:41.833 --> 00:13:44.208 Very well, Imperial Highness. 00:13:47.458 --> 00:13:50.500 Did you hear? They say there were arrests at the church. 00:13:50.583 --> 00:13:54.333 -Arrests? For what reason? -Someone offended the Majesties' honour. 00:13:54.458 --> 00:13:57.083 We don't speak of such things on such a happy day. 00:13:57.208 --> 00:13:59.333 They say living conditions in Vienna are bad. 00:13:59.458 --> 00:14:01.000 Many are starving. 00:14:01.083 --> 00:14:02.208 Those are rumours. 00:14:02.833 --> 00:14:06.958 Speaking of starving, all I ate for three months was carrots with salt 00:14:07.083 --> 00:14:09.750 to fit into this dress, but it was worth it. 00:14:10.416 --> 00:14:11.416 Who is that? 00:14:13.041 --> 00:14:14.791 She won't stop staring at me. 00:14:16.666 --> 00:14:18.208 Do you know that woman? 00:14:18.500 --> 00:14:21.250 Isn't she Countess Gundemann, with whom His Majesty… 00:14:22.625 --> 00:14:24.291 A misunderstanding, Majesty. 00:14:40.083 --> 00:14:41.000 Franz? 00:14:44.708 --> 00:14:45.708 Are you here? 00:15:15.125 --> 00:15:16.333 Your Majesty. 00:15:17.458 --> 00:15:18.625 My congratulations. 00:15:24.875 --> 00:15:27.208 Why were you staring at me at the ball? 00:15:28.208 --> 00:15:30.958 -Are you always this direct? -Whenever I can. 00:15:32.458 --> 00:15:33.583 How does it feel? 00:15:35.000 --> 00:15:36.250 Being newly married? 00:15:37.333 --> 00:15:38.333 Like yesterday, 00:15:38.833 --> 00:15:39.750 only in white. 00:15:43.250 --> 00:15:45.000 I knew we would get along. 00:15:45.083 --> 00:15:46.375 Are you married? 00:15:46.875 --> 00:15:49.958 -I've managed to avoid it so far. -Do you know the Emperor? 00:15:56.333 --> 00:15:57.500 You know, 00:15:57.583 --> 00:16:00.750 at this court, everyone has their own little task. 00:16:02.625 --> 00:16:03.875 Serves their purpose. 00:16:07.708 --> 00:16:09.250 What purpose do you serve? 00:16:10.458 --> 00:16:12.250 I take care of entertainment. 00:16:17.250 --> 00:16:18.333 I'm here now. 00:16:21.208 --> 00:16:23.208 Whatever once was is now over. 00:16:29.583 --> 00:16:31.958 This castle also has a plan for you. 00:16:33.458 --> 00:16:34.625 It changes people. 00:16:36.625 --> 00:16:38.208 It creeps inside them. 00:16:41.333 --> 00:16:43.583 Until even you have to play your little part. 00:16:49.000 --> 00:16:50.083 Your Majesty. 00:17:00.875 --> 00:17:04.083 So you want a loan for a new railway? 00:17:04.208 --> 00:17:05.500 Don't we already have one? 00:17:05.583 --> 00:17:08.708 His Majesty is convinced better access to the Empire 00:17:08.750 --> 00:17:11.958 would improve the level of satisfaction in the remote areas. 00:17:12.083 --> 00:17:16.333 -He wants to unite our people. -Forgive me, Majesty. Who is he again? 00:17:16.375 --> 00:17:19.750 Alexander von Bach, my interior minister and closest adviser. 00:17:19.833 --> 00:17:23.333 The conditions in many parts of the Empire are intolerable. 00:17:23.375 --> 00:17:26.875 Hence all the rebellion. This railway means more trade and wealth. 00:17:26.958 --> 00:17:31.333 Majesty, where is your mother? I'd like to introduce her to my son. 00:17:32.125 --> 00:17:34.750 Simon will take over my businesses one day. 00:17:34.833 --> 00:17:38.125 Just as your son will do one day. 00:17:39.208 --> 00:17:41.250 Gentlemen, the situation is very grave. 00:17:41.750 --> 00:17:44.208 The other European states are leaving us behind. 00:17:44.250 --> 00:17:47.083 -Thank you. -It's not just a railway investment, it's… 00:17:47.125 --> 00:17:48.208 Yes, sir. 00:17:48.333 --> 00:17:52.583 You are investing in a better future for the people of the Habsburg Empire. 00:17:52.708 --> 00:17:57.208 Do you plan to build up the military? As an ally of England and France? 00:17:58.083 --> 00:18:03.125 -Investing in troops could interest us. -How would these troops get to the border? 00:18:04.833 --> 00:18:06.333 What about their rations? 00:18:06.958 --> 00:18:09.208 The eastern border is over 1,000 kilometres away. 00:18:09.250 --> 00:18:11.083 We need this railway for everything. 00:18:11.208 --> 00:18:12.083 Including war. 00:18:15.458 --> 00:18:17.083 Your Majesty, the Empress. 00:18:23.833 --> 00:18:25.125 Pardon the interruption. 00:18:25.208 --> 00:18:27.625 Majesty, what a wonderful surprise. 00:18:27.708 --> 00:18:29.333 And what a great honour. 00:18:31.708 --> 00:18:34.208 May I speak with you-- Your Majesty for a moment? 00:18:35.708 --> 00:18:36.750 It must wait. 00:18:39.333 --> 00:18:40.583 It's very important. 00:18:41.583 --> 00:18:42.583 I said later. 00:18:47.333 --> 00:18:48.333 Of course. 00:18:59.708 --> 00:19:02.083 If I may, the Empress is ravishing. 00:19:02.208 --> 00:19:05.125 Do you still remember your wedding night, Sina? 00:19:06.833 --> 00:19:09.458 Probably better than you do, von Eskeles. 00:19:12.333 --> 00:19:16.333 Yes, Majesty, we thank you so much for these excellent cigars, 00:19:16.458 --> 00:19:19.458 but I fear our bank can't help you. 00:19:21.000 --> 00:19:22.375 With your permission. 00:19:23.083 --> 00:19:24.250 Come along, Simon. 00:19:27.125 --> 00:19:29.750 I always get sick riding on trains. 00:19:32.625 --> 00:19:33.583 Shit. 00:19:58.125 --> 00:19:59.916 It's a pleasure to see you again. 00:20:00.541 --> 00:20:03.583 I know you have an urgent discussion with my brother. 00:20:04.083 --> 00:20:08.416 With respect, Emperor Napoleon has shown the Habsburgs much patience. 00:20:08.458 --> 00:20:11.291 But now it is time for His Majesty, 00:20:11.416 --> 00:20:14.666 your emperor, to decide what side he is on. 00:20:14.708 --> 00:20:17.291 He pays a high price for his peace. 00:20:17.333 --> 00:20:18.291 Oh, please. 00:20:19.541 --> 00:20:21.041 It's not about peace to him. 00:20:23.833 --> 00:20:24.666 How so? 00:20:26.166 --> 00:20:28.791 If France and Russia tear each other apart, 00:20:29.333 --> 00:20:31.791 who will ultimately reign supreme in Europe? 00:20:36.666 --> 00:20:38.583 My brother calls it peace, 00:20:38.666 --> 00:20:41.833 but he profits from your war by staying out of it. 00:21:11.541 --> 00:21:12.666 How silly of me. 00:21:16.041 --> 00:21:17.666 You'll never leave this place. 00:21:21.166 --> 00:21:22.583 Habsburg. 00:21:23.333 --> 00:21:25.083 That is your great love. 00:21:28.041 --> 00:21:30.166 But there can be only one Empress. 00:22:29.666 --> 00:22:30.791 Attention! 00:22:32.208 --> 00:22:33.208 The Empress! 00:22:36.208 --> 00:22:38.291 Can't you act normally for once? 00:22:39.291 --> 00:22:41.291 What does that mean, "normal"? 00:22:42.916 --> 00:22:44.916 Are the people in there normal? 00:22:46.791 --> 00:22:48.166 You know what I mean. 00:22:50.791 --> 00:22:51.791 Come on in. 00:22:52.583 --> 00:22:54.208 It's almost like at home. 00:22:54.791 --> 00:22:56.458 But that's not where we are. 00:22:57.166 --> 00:23:00.208 I beg your forgiveness, Your Serene Highness, but… 00:23:00.708 --> 00:23:02.166 you know what I'm like. 00:23:03.916 --> 00:23:06.666 You act like an * and call it freedom. 00:23:09.333 --> 00:23:10.666 So that's how it is. 00:23:11.416 --> 00:23:13.166 They've already changed you. 00:23:16.416 --> 00:23:18.041 Someone bring me my gun! 00:23:20.458 --> 00:23:22.083 We have to shoot you now. 00:23:27.166 --> 00:23:29.083 Can't you just be happy for me? 00:23:29.166 --> 00:23:30.166 Happy? 00:23:30.666 --> 00:23:31.666 About what? 00:23:37.041 --> 00:23:39.958 Shall we ask your sister what she thinks of all this? 00:23:41.916 --> 00:23:43.958 And now she's supposed to look after you, 00:23:44.916 --> 00:23:46.666 even though she loves him too. 00:23:57.541 --> 00:23:58.708 I want you to leave. 00:24:02.083 --> 00:24:04.416 Take Mother too. I don't want to see you here again. 00:24:13.083 --> 00:24:14.625 You can't have it all, Elisabeth! 00:24:23.583 --> 00:24:24.583 Your Majesty. 00:24:26.083 --> 00:24:28.333 I congratulate you on your marriage. 00:24:30.750 --> 00:24:32.125 Pardon me, have we met? 00:24:32.208 --> 00:24:33.083 We haven't. 00:24:33.125 --> 00:24:37.083 I'm an old friend of your mother's. Gustav of Vasa, Your Majesty. 00:24:37.208 --> 00:24:38.208 Of Vasa? 00:24:39.125 --> 00:24:40.083 You're a Swede? 00:24:40.208 --> 00:24:43.333 Yes, but I left my homeland many years ago. 00:24:43.458 --> 00:24:46.958 -The war with Napoleon? -Worse. Problems with family. 00:24:48.333 --> 00:24:49.333 You don't say. 00:24:49.958 --> 00:24:50.833 My sister… 00:24:51.625 --> 00:24:55.583 Let's just say it's better if there are some mountains between us. 00:24:55.625 --> 00:24:57.333 Similar with my brother and me. 00:24:57.458 --> 00:25:00.583 These days, no palace is big enough for both of us. 00:25:02.833 --> 00:25:04.208 I can't imagine that. 00:25:05.000 --> 00:25:09.208 As kids, when your brother couldn't sleep, you sat with him in bed. 00:25:09.333 --> 00:25:11.458 So the monsters wouldn't get him. 00:25:12.958 --> 00:25:15.125 If you would please excuse me. 00:25:17.208 --> 00:25:18.208 Wait. 00:25:21.833 --> 00:25:24.083 How do you know that about my brother and me? 00:25:25.750 --> 00:25:27.375 Your mother told me. 00:25:36.958 --> 00:25:37.958 Your Majesty? 00:25:41.208 --> 00:25:44.750 Baron von Sina has requested a last-minute audience with you. 00:25:52.333 --> 00:25:54.458 You were expecting my father, right? 00:25:55.458 --> 00:25:56.583 To be honest, yes. 00:25:57.125 --> 00:25:58.625 He doesn't want to accept it, 00:25:58.708 --> 00:26:01.958 but I already decide what investments and loans we make. 00:26:03.500 --> 00:26:05.708 I think your plans are correct. 00:26:05.833 --> 00:26:09.375 The Industrial Revolution coming to the Habsburgs is overdue. 00:26:09.458 --> 00:26:11.000 I am happy to hear that. 00:26:11.583 --> 00:26:12.625 However, 00:26:12.708 --> 00:26:14.333 and with all due respect, 00:26:15.083 --> 00:26:18.500 your family has a reputation for spending more money than it has. 00:26:19.000 --> 00:26:20.833 Magnificent party, by the way. 00:26:24.875 --> 00:26:29.208 As you may know, I'm not known for wasting my money on wars or castles. 00:26:29.833 --> 00:26:32.250 Everyone builds themselves a monument eventually. 00:26:32.333 --> 00:26:33.375 You have my word. 00:26:33.458 --> 00:26:35.125 And that is not enough. 00:26:36.458 --> 00:26:37.500 Or so I thought. 00:26:38.083 --> 00:26:41.583 But there is someone who could convince me to trust you. 00:26:42.333 --> 00:26:43.500 And as I've heard, 00:26:44.083 --> 00:26:45.750 you already know each other. 00:26:52.375 --> 00:26:53.916 How lovely to see you. 00:26:54.750 --> 00:26:56.125 I thank you, Countess. 00:26:59.500 --> 00:27:02.500 On Monday, I'll send you a proposal for the loan. 00:27:03.791 --> 00:27:04.791 Shall we? 00:27:05.375 --> 00:27:06.291 Yes. 00:27:11.916 --> 00:27:13.250 This is incredible. 00:27:13.875 --> 00:27:15.375 This is fantastic. 00:27:15.500 --> 00:27:16.875 We have the money! 00:27:17.750 --> 00:27:20.666 -Well, you have the money, Your Majesty. -What money? 00:27:26.125 --> 00:27:28.875 Tell the ambassadors I will ally with no one. 00:27:30.875 --> 00:27:31.916 But instead? 00:27:32.000 --> 00:27:33.666 I will renew our empire. 00:27:35.000 --> 00:27:37.250 And I will build a railway first. 00:27:38.916 --> 00:27:42.250 -You can't be serious. -Majesty, I think this is a great mistake. 00:27:42.375 --> 00:27:46.625 You can't possibly pawn our empire off to those dogs! 00:27:47.666 --> 00:27:49.500 For a toy! 00:27:51.875 --> 00:27:54.125 Where did you suddenly get this idea? 00:27:54.916 --> 00:27:58.375 If you'll excuse me, it's time for the dance with my bride. 00:28:02.458 --> 00:28:04.000 If the Empire crumbles, 00:28:06.208 --> 00:28:07.583 I will hang you first. 00:28:16.208 --> 00:28:18.333 Imperial Highness, au revoir. 00:28:18.958 --> 00:28:20.958 I will travel to Paris tonight. 00:28:21.083 --> 00:28:23.583 Napoleon must know your brother's stance. 00:28:27.958 --> 00:28:30.083 Please send Napoleon my regards. 00:28:30.583 --> 00:28:33.958 I very much hope our two nations will soon be close allies. 00:28:35.250 --> 00:28:37.625 That would require a new emperor. 00:28:38.125 --> 00:28:40.125 If you have someone in mind. 00:28:55.708 --> 00:28:57.416 You look enchanting, Helene. 00:28:57.958 --> 00:28:59.041 If I may say so. 00:28:59.958 --> 00:29:00.916 Thank you. 00:29:06.833 --> 00:29:10.416 I expect they whisper that I should scratch your eyes out. 00:29:14.041 --> 00:29:15.166 Let them whisper. 00:29:18.291 --> 00:29:21.041 I'm glad you wish to stay with Elisabeth for a while. 00:29:30.375 --> 00:29:31.625 Is something wrong? 00:29:32.375 --> 00:29:34.333 You already know everything. 00:29:36.208 --> 00:29:39.958 Say the word and we'll make sure that countess never comes here again. 00:29:42.750 --> 00:29:44.500 Thank you. That's unnecessary. 00:29:46.125 --> 00:29:49.458 Everyone wants a piece of you. Don't let it unsettle you. 00:29:51.833 --> 00:29:54.333 Is it right for Helene to stay at court? 00:29:55.125 --> 00:29:57.000 Or is it selfish of me? 00:29:59.708 --> 00:30:02.000 There's no simple answer to that question. 00:30:02.083 --> 00:30:03.083 Please. 00:30:07.208 --> 00:30:09.958 If you're asking if she's loyal to you, yes. 00:30:11.000 --> 00:30:12.625 But if she's still hurt… 00:30:14.708 --> 00:30:16.708 How would you feel, my dear? 00:30:20.083 --> 00:30:23.583 We have a dear cousin in Bohemia. We'll arrange a trip for her. 00:30:23.625 --> 00:30:26.458 She deserves a break from your parents, don't you think? 00:30:30.083 --> 00:30:30.875 Yes. 00:30:53.958 --> 00:30:55.000 I lied to you. 00:30:56.583 --> 00:30:57.708 I know that woman. 00:30:58.833 --> 00:30:59.958 She told me that. 00:31:03.333 --> 00:31:04.583 It ended. Long ago. 00:31:06.208 --> 00:31:07.458 She won't accept it. 00:31:11.958 --> 00:31:14.208 I felt like a fool the whole night. 00:31:16.125 --> 00:31:17.125 I'm sorry. 00:31:17.833 --> 00:31:21.083 They all treat me like I can't even count to three. 00:31:22.708 --> 00:31:24.875 Everyone wants to get into my head. 00:31:26.083 --> 00:31:27.208 Like my brother? 00:31:33.458 --> 00:31:35.458 Be careful with him, that's all. 00:31:38.625 --> 00:31:39.583 Anything else? 00:31:40.833 --> 00:31:41.708 No. 00:31:45.458 --> 00:31:46.625 This nightgown… 00:31:47.833 --> 00:31:50.208 I can't take it off or I'll go to hell. 00:32:13.250 --> 00:32:14.250 What are you doing? 00:32:17.625 --> 00:32:18.708 It's calming. 00:32:54.708 --> 00:32:55.833 We can do this. 00:32:58.208 --> 00:32:59.208 Together. 00:33:03.208 --> 00:33:04.958 Then don't desert me again. 00:33:08.041 --> 00:33:09.083 I promise. 00:33:30.500 --> 00:33:33.500 I'm sorry they sent us away from the court so soon. 00:33:36.875 --> 00:33:38.875 They don't know what she's like at all. 00:33:40.875 --> 00:33:43.500 None of them know what she's really like. 00:33:46.250 --> 00:33:48.541 You always said she's not all there. 00:33:50.500 --> 00:33:51.375 Like me. 00:33:55.250 --> 00:33:57.250 But she is stronger than I am. 00:33:57.291 --> 00:33:59.000 And she gets that from you. 00:34:16.166 --> 00:34:17.500 Don't be sad, Helene. 00:34:18.416 --> 00:34:19.750 I'm not, Mother. 00:34:21.166 --> 00:34:23.125 From now on, this is her journey. 00:34:32.875 --> 00:34:35.791 I heard the Prince of Vasa has departed. 00:34:43.666 --> 00:34:46.041 It's better that way, and you know that. 00:34:48.541 --> 00:34:52.125 -He caused us so much trouble. Remember? -What if it's true? 00:34:54.791 --> 00:34:56.291 That my time is over? 00:34:57.041 --> 00:34:59.083 Good night, Your Imperial Highness.