Well, it should be easier to live from now!
Louis XVI is an unpretentious man.
The price of bread and meat will probably to go down.
On June 11 th, 1775...
The coronation ceremony of the new French King, Louis XVI was about to proceed in the Cathedral at Reims.
Following tradition, Louis XVI ascended the 40-step-stairs in the middle all alone
and was crowned.
He looksjust like an illustration of the succession of Kings...
that I saw in the French history textbooks.
How wonderful!
By Divine right...
I, Louis XVI...
hereby declare myself ruler of France.
Long live His Majesty, Louis XVI!
Vive la France!
Now, I'm the Queen of France.
From now on, I'm the Queen of France...
the most beautiful country in Europe!
Long live His Majesty, Louis XVI!
Long live France!
The Rose of Versailles
Kusamurani namo shirezu
The flowers blooming in the wilderness
Saiteiru hana naraba
they are without names
Tada kaze wo ukenagara
A gentle breeze
Soyoide ireba iikeredo
makes them sway
Watashi wa bara no sadame ni umareta
My destiny is of a rose
Hanayakani hageshiku ikiro to umareta
Born to live in glory and passion
Bara wa bara wa, Kedakaku saite
Roses, oh roses, blooming with dignity
Bara wa bara wa, Utsukushiku chiru
Roses, oh roses, withering with regret
Bara wa bara wa, Kedakaku saite
Roses, oh roses, blooming with dignity
Bara wa bara wa, Utsukushiku chiru
Roses, oh roses, withering with regret
Episode 10
"A Beautiful Fiend, Jeanne"
On that day, after the coronation ceremony...
the new King and Queen visited the School of Louis le Grand to hear congratulatory speeches.
As we believe that the era of King Louis XVI...
promises wealth and happiness to His people...
We would like to offer our congratulations.
What's the name of that pale student who just read the congratulatory speech?
I am honored to inform you that his name is Maximilien Robespierre from the law department.
Robespierre?
Robespierre...
Later he would become famous as a prominent leader of the French Revolution.
These were the days of his youth.
Life will be better from now on.
After all, the last King spent all of our tax money on Mme. DuBarry.
Yeah! Things will be cheaper, too.
It'll be nice if that were true.
My sister Jeanne!? It can't be!
Jeanne ran away from home, abandoning Mother and me.
Why does she look as if she lives in that house?
Is it someone else?
But she looks like her!
Ah, it is my sister Jeanne!
But I can't talk to her.
If her younger sister visits in these filthy clothes, it'd be inconvenient for her.
Jeanne was always dreaming of the life of a lady and wanted to get away from home.
It's truly a wonder...
Rosalie?
Rosalie.
What is it, Mother?
You were thinking about Jeanne again, weren't you?
Yes. Jeanne is too beautiful for a place like this.
So it's natural that she left.
Since she's somehow different from me.
Almost as if she's the only one of us who has the noble blood.
Wh- what are you saying, Rosalie!
Rather than Jeanne, you're really the one...
Mother? You look so serious all the sudden.
Mother!
You have to stay in the bed.
I'll warm up some soup now.
The woman next door gave me some potatoes.
Oh, Jeanne!
The new dress really fits suits you well.
Thank you very much, Marquise Brandvillier.
Call me "Aunt"in front of the people.
Yes, Aunt.
She's mastered everything from manner of speech...
complicated etiquette, dance, and piano, all in such a short time.
She learns so fast that I have nothing else to teach her.
Now she can be accepted as a fine lady anywhere she goes.
Yes.
Of course.
Why do you think I worked so hard to pretend to be lady...
without even sleeping at night?
Now, I can show my real talents.
I'll show you.
The tea is ready, Madam.
Thank you.
Say, Aunt? When are you taking me to Versailles?
Jeanne, I think I told you before.
We're not allowed to enter the Court yet.
Now, let's have some tea.
She's a generous woman, but not from a good lineage.
My goal is much higher!
I'll live in Versailles and live like a Queen!
I'll do anything I have to do to reach my goal!
Anything I have to!
Then, Madame...
after today, my job?
Yes, I'm sorry, but come back again when things get better.
What'll I do?
I have to find a place to work.
I beg you, please give me a job!
No, I can't.
I'd do anything, like pealing potatoes!
Sorry but we have more than enough workers.
I thought it'll be a bit easier when the era of the new King came...
Ah, I'm hungry...
I need any job!
God, please help me!
Jeanne... Sister!
Please help Mother and me!
Jeanne will probably get in trouble if I go there in this miserable outfit.
But I have no one else to turn to!
Rosalie?!
Yes, that's right.
That's her!
What does she want now?!
We have guests today!
Jeanne!
Rosalie!
It really was you, Jeanne!
You looked so beautiful, I almost didn't recognize you!
Rosalie!
Jeanne!
I missed you.
You've come all the way to see me!
I'm glad!
I was afraid you would send me away.
Mother's illness is getting worse.
So... so I need just a little bit of money.
I see... poor thing.
You don't have to hesitate.
Now, come in.
Did you see the New Queen?
Yes, it was as if she was shining!
Oh, what kind of girl is this, dressed in those filthy clothes?
She was a maid working at the house in the country side before.
She came to visit me to seek my help.
Oh, I see. You're so kind.
Now, Rosalie, wait in that room over there.
Ah, yes, Lady Jeanne...
She had to...
since Jeanne is now a princess.
In front of those people, she couldn't say that we are sisters.
But that's OK. She shed tears when she saw me. She hasn't changed inside.
Who is it?!
I'm Nicolas de la Motte.
Jeanne's lover!
I'll beat you so that you won't threaten my Jeanne ever again!
Threaten?!
What do you mean?!
Wait! I just...
Shut up!
It must be some kind of mistake!
Shut up!
You threatened that you'd tell others that Jeanne used to be a beggar...
unless she gives money!
That's a lie! Who would say such a thing!?
Jeanne did.
Did you think that you could threaten her with such a cheap lie?!
Jeanne did?!
You're lying!
Lying, LYI NG!!
What?!
Jeanne wouldn't say that!
Damn, it's not a lie!
Jeanne told me that she doesn't even care if you die!
She did?!
THAT'S A LIE!!
Jeanne... tried to kill me!
My sister Jeanne!
As I thought, I was not welcomed to visit her!
I have enough troubles without someone like you who knows...
about my past showing up at a crucial time like this!
All my efforts will end in vain.
Learn your lesson and never come around again!
Scary!
I'm scared, Jeanne!
You've already begun to lose your human heart!
I've chased away the begging bitch.
Remember to knock before you enter someone else's room.
Who cares if it's between you and me.
Don't get fresh with me!
B-but Jeanne...
I want to be helpful to you no matter what.
My next plan is to finish off that credulous Marquise of this mansion.
This man is brainless, but he might come in handy?
What'll I do after tomorrow?
There is no money left in our house to buy even a piece of bread.
Watch out, you idiot!
L- I'm sorry, noble Sir.
Please forgive me.
Please, please forgive me!
You're quite a beauty, despite that filthy dress you're wearing.
Well, girl!
How about coming to my mansion for tonight?
I'll give you plenty of money!
What do you think you're doing?!
Count Mirabeau-!
You're really cruel behind that pretty face.
Count Mirabeau, please restrain yourself.
You were intimate with the singer from the Opera House last night, too.
I know.
Well, it's nothing.
How about coming to my mansion for tonight?
I'll give you plenty of money!
For money...
Money...
I...
But I...
No...
If I can get money!
Ah, Master!
Please stop.
Um...
Please... please buy me for one night!
This is hilarious!
Hey, hey, don't get me wrong.
I'm a woman.
Even if it's for free, I won't be able to buy you.
Oh dear...
What a cute prostitute.
Girl, what's your name?
Rosalie...
Rosalie. Why did you do such a stupid thing?
My mother is sick...
but I can't find a job...
so...
Here, Rosalie.
It's not much, but take this.
And never do such a stupid thing again.
OK?
A gold Livre...
That's a lot of money!
Tell me your name!
Lady in the carriage!
Such a small girl asking to sell her body?
I wasn't aware...
What's happening to our society, and the people's lives?
Nicolas...
Do you seriously love me?
O- of course!
As you see!
I see... then, do you want to marry me?
Why do you even have to ask me that, Jeanne!
OK, I'll marry you.
You torture me like a devil, beautiful Jeanne!
How about becoming a servant of a devil...
and taking the property of Brandvillier Family for ourselves?
Jeanne!
There's a man named Retaux who is very good at forging other people's handwriting.
He's especially good at forging wills, Nicolas.
FIRE!
The mansion of Marquise Brandvillier is on fire!
Marquise Brandvillier is my mother's friend!
André, let's go!
Jeanne!
Where is Jeanne?!
Ah, Jeanne, hurry and escape!
Jeanne, what is this?!
What are you doing!
Jeanne, have you gone insane?!
There!
Stop, Nicolas!
Aunt!
My Aunt was so kind to me.
How can she die?!
Who is that woman?
I heard she's a distant relative of Marquise Brandvillier.
A descendant of the Valois Dynasty named Jeanne.
Jeanne?
You didn't know that?
It's Cardinal Rohan.
That man?
Yeah. He was the previous Ambassador to Austria.
But since he fooled around too much with women...
Lady Antoinette's mother, Lady Maria-Theresa, hated him...
and was recalled from the post.
Why would such a man would be here?
Hey, Jeanne, that man...
Yes, I invited him.
Wh-what?!
Why did you deliberately invite that lecher?!
Whatever the man he is, he's also the highest-ranking clergy in France.
I won't miss such an easy mark.
Thank God that man was a friend of Marquise Brandvillier.
If she's really a descendant of the Valois Dynasty...
she would probably have a residence in Versailles Palace...
and should be a Duchess by now.
This...
This is the will of the Marquise!
Yes, I've been keeping it for quite some time.
Please take a look?
No doubt about it.
I'm sure this is the handwritingof the Marquise.
Jeanne-Valois, you shall inherit all the property!
I don't know exactly what it is...
but a woman who has eyes like glowing fire, and a corrupt priest like Rohan.
Such a combination...
I sense something evil.
Ai ga kurushimi nara
lf to love is to suffer
Ikurademo kurushi mou
I will take any suffering
Sore ga kimino kokoro ni
Until my love reaches
Itsuka todoku made
To your heart someday
Kimi wa hikari, Boku wa kage
You are the light while I am the shadow
Hanre rarenai futari no kizuna
We share a bond that can never be broken
Kurushimeba kurushimu hodo
The more pain I suffer
Ai wa, ai wafukamaru
the deeper is my love
Not reciprocated is the love I have for you
my eyes, they can no longer see you
Ah, Oscar?
Oscar!
The Queen can do anything she wishes.
But even in a Royal Palace, an illicit love affair is taboo.
Anticipating such a situation with Antoinette...
Oscar reluctantly had to encourage Fersen to leave France.
Next episode on The Rose of Versailles:
Fersen Departs for the Northland
Next: Episode 11: Fersen Departs for the Northland
See you.
Next: Episode 11: Fersen Departs for the Northland