Catarina.
Father.
But...but what's going on here?
That's exactly what I'd like to know, Marquis.
- Majesty... - Of all the disappointments I've had in my life,
this one was certainly the most unexpected.
How could you do this to me, sir?
Your Highness, I swear...
- There is a misunderstanding here. I would never be able to... - And I!
I believed in each one of your promises.
All your promises of eternal love that were just empty words in the end.
- I never lied to you. - And with my own cousin!
Under our roof!
I never thought...
I'd suffer this much humiliation.
My daughter,
it's better to go to your room.
Let me talk to the Marquis.
Marquis, compose yourself.
I'll wait for you in the throne room.
Marquis?
What are you doing here?
I don't know, my lady.
I don't know.
It was much better than I expected.
It was simply perfect.
You should have seen that idiot's face.
It's not hard to imagine.
Too bad I couldn't see Mirtes's reaction upon waking up.
She still slept like a cow.
She indeed exaggerated a little on the wine last night.
You exaggerated.
As a good gentleman,
I'm couldn't leave her cup empty.
The Marquis doesn't surprise me.
But Mirtes?
Letting herself be deceived like this?
Such an experienced woman.
Forgive me, Your Highness, but talking like this, you seem to mock my efforts
- and expertise in this game. - Not at all, Duke.
I'm not underestimating your seduction skills.
By the way, quite the opposite.
I was surprised even
by how easily you managed to take her to bed.
It seemed like...
There had been some kind of intimacy between you two before.
Evidently not, Your Highness.
The speed with which everything happened is due to the fact
that I wanted everything solved as quickly as possible.
So that we can finally be together.
About that...
We should be more careful than ever.
I don't know what my father's reaction would be to the idea of us getting married one day.
Yes, Your Highness is right.
Everything should be done with due caution.
I confess that the person who worries me the most isn't the King.
Of course.
Your main concern, as well as mine,
- must be Demétrio. - Yes.
A man to whom it's difficult to omit the truth.
Demétrio is an inconvenience.
An inconvenience... that we should be very careful with.
And patient.
Nothing we can't do together.
Absolutely.
Your Majesty, good morning.
Good... Good morning.
I thought you had left.
No, I just...
- Should I leave? - No.
Quite the contrary, especially after a night like that one.
Please, you're my guest. Stay as long as you wish.
Wow.
But...
Your Majesty is too kind.
I don't even know how to thank you.
Actually, I do.
Unless...
Your Majesty has more important commitments.
No, I don't. After all, what could be more important than this?
Oh, how cute, you have a mark... - A mark.
A birthmark. It's nothing.
Brice, where did we stop?
At the exact moment... when we would begin.
God Save the King
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Your Majesty...
I really believe there was a big mistake.
Maybe yesterday I drank too much.
- Maybe? - No!
Yes.
I say maybe because I don't remember what happened exactly.
Or better yet, I don't remember anything at all!
I believe Mirtes could refresh your memory.
I talked to her earlier and unfortunately her memories are also a bit vague.
Marquis, as a zealous father,
I have spent years seeking an honest and loyal fiancé for my daughter.
I have refused to give Catarina's hand in marriage to countless princes and dukes.
However,
I agreed to marry her with you, a mere Marquis.
Precisely because I thought you were different.
I thought you possessed rare and elevated virtues
hard to find in other suitors.
- What an illusion! - Your Majesty, please don't say that.
I don't think it's necessary to say that the marriage is canceled.
No.
Please! I love your daughter.
Catarina is everything to me.
Demétrio, please,
tell Your Majesty that I'm not the man he is thinking, that...
- I'm very sorry, Marquis. - Your Majesty!
Life without Catarina is meaningless to me.
Maybe the Marquis can restart his life with Mirtes.
No, please, I barely know this woman.
- Your carriage is being prepared, Marquis. - She just arrived. No, no carriage.
- You should leave Artena as soon as possible. - No, please I love your daughter.
Catarina, please, I love you! Don't leave me.
Catarina, I love you! Catarina! Catarina!
I love you, Catarina!
Oh, they say chicken soup and caution don't hurt anyone.
But you know what?
You need a lot of caution to eat a soup like this!
At least you're lucky enough to know what's in your plate.
Because in my case I still haven't figured out what it is.
You know, since our mission is to protect the citizens of Artena, serve me more soup.
A bit more.
I'll protect people from eating this!
Tomorrow I can't, but next week we can arrange something.
Fine by me, I just need to do some things and see...
Hey.
Aren't you forgetting anything?
Are we forgetting something?
- Not that I know of. - No, we aren't.
But I would like to forget this awful food.
Very funny. But you have to pay.
- We are not paying for this crap. - You eat, you pay.
You who should pay us for making us eat this food.
- You weren't forced to eat and repeat. - Yeah, we weren't.
- No. - Charge the king!
Idiots...
Amália.
- Is everything okay? - Yeah.
Just these idiots who ate and didn't want to pay.
- They always do this at the market. -Yeah, but it's the first time they did it to me.
I hope it was the last.
Gentlemen...
Do you know what they're saying?
That Prince Rodolfo brought luck to Montemor.
Just because of the rain?
Big deal, right?
As if a little rain will solve the kingdom's problems.
Of course it won't.
But it brings hope to the people.
Hmm, and what else should a king give besides hope?
He needs to give work. Food, protection.
- Hope doesn't fill anyone's belly. - The problem is that sometimes it seems to fill.
But not forever.
It's true.
Prince Rodolfo will need a lot more than luck to face the Montemor's problems.
Teodora, beer.
But how?
- Who is this woman? Who? - I don't know!
Probably someone he found on the streets. You know Rodolfo.
I mean, His Majesty.
But that's not possible. Rodolfo is a king now.
He can't keep acting like before
and bringing any woman to his bed.
Right, they are in the room until now. Haven't left yet.
We need to have a serious talk with him about this.
The King of Montemor has a name to protect.
He can't be an irresponsible like Rodo...
- Li-like..Your Majesty. - Good morning.
God morning to all. What a beautiful day! My God!
How beautiful is the morning light, my God.
Actually, Your Majesty, it's the afternoon.
And the larks? How beautiful they sing.
It seems Your Majesty had a very pleasant evening.
A wonderful night! Unforgettable!
Briiice.
- Brice? - It's the name of my lovely company.
And does Your Majesty know where this woman came from? Or what she does?
Unfortunately, we didn't talk much in the night, we were...
Well, you know. And in any case, there isn't much to know about her.
- And Your Majesty's plans for her? - There are no plans.
She should leave soon. It's a shame, but...
Life goes on, right?
Oh, what a beautiful day! See a peacock, birds, the rainbow...
That's how you kill two birds with one stone.
I confess that for a moment I suspected that your plan was too bold.
Very bold.
But it's boldness precisely that gives us the best moments in life.
In my cousin's case, the worst ones.
And what will happen now, Your Highness?
Once we're free from the Marquis, and Mirtes, the Duke and I will need more time,
so that our connection seems to happen respectfully and naturally.
Then...
Cousin.
I was just talking about you.
Catarina, I know very well what happened last night.
- We all know. - No, not everyone.
Actually,
only you and the Duke know what really happened.
What really happened
is that you slept with my fiancé.
A trick.
You two tricked me and the Marquis.
Let me see if I understood.
Are you implying that,
while I was getting the Marquis drunk,
Constantino was doing the same to you?
And after this,
we both conducted my fiancé to your room,
undressed him,
and laid him in your bed?
Cousin!
What an imagination!
Do you really think I am capable of something so well planned?
Get out.
Now.
And don't ever set foot in Artena again.
Yesterday I talked to Amália.
And she told me that now that Afonso has a job,
they're thinking more seriously about marriage.
As if his wages as a blacksmith were enough to provide for her.
Amália doesn't need anyone to provide for her. She has her job.
Whatever.
This marriage won't last long anyway.
Why do you always say that, Virgílio?
- Do you think that Amália... - Please, Diana, I don't want to talk about it anymore.
Vírgilio, I understand that you're still hurt over what she did to you,
but the way you react every time I say her name is too much.
- With time, you should've... - Should've what?
- Forgiven? - Be less bothered whenever this comes up.
You could even ignore her.
But not act like this.
With this anger.
Yeah...
You're right.
I need to change.
Sorry, Virgílio, but I need to ask you something.
Do you still love Amália?
Diana...
This question that you're making...
It offends me.
Me? Loving that woman?
Understand one thing.
Even if Amália...
were the last woman in the world,
my feelings for her would always be of contempt.
Are you sure you don't want to eat?
You didn't even have lunch.
No, Your Majesty. Thank you. But I don't feel hunger.
It's very beautiful your castle.
Oh, yes. Thank you.
My family always had special taste for
what's beautiful.
And in my case:
for who's beautiful.
So let's go, I want to show you the rest of the castle.
The gardens, I'm sure you'd
like very much because-
Is Your Majesty well?
I-
I recalled a crucial obligation
I have to solve wi-
Excuse me.
Sir.
Marquis.
And the King, where is he?
The King asked me,
His Majesty asked me to be in charge of your departure.
I comprehend.
And Catarina?
The Princess is very shaken.
She's in her chambers, resting.
My dear Duke,
I know you are a dignified and righteous man.
I know it because we've known each other for a long time.
Please, believe me:
I'm completely innocent.
If you have the chance, please,
try and talk with Catarina.
Intercede on my behalf.
Try to make her comprehend
that it was all a misunderstanding.
I believe in your innocence, Marquis.
So I'll talk to her.
I'll talk to Catarina and she'll surely forgive you.
I don't have words to thank you.
How is it possible?
An idiot until the very last minute.
I still don't understand your reasons, Duke.
Actually, the reasons of both of you.
But soon I'll discover
what's behind this ploy.
I don't know what you, my lady-
You, sir, fooled me once.
Don't try it again.
I hope to never return to this goddamn kingdom.
Unless, of course,
to see my cousin fall into disgrace.
Then I'll insist to come back and watch closely her downfall.
They just departed.
It's sad, my daughter,
but unfortunately we'll never
know what people hide in their souls.
Specially what they hide from themselves.
The Marquis...
He appeared to have such a good heart,
to be such an honorable man,
and he stabbed us this way.
And Mirtes, father?
Our own blood.
Yes.
Your cousin was also another great disappointment.
But so be it.
Now we need to turn this page.
From my end, consider it turned.
Soon, we'll have to think of another suitor for you.
Sure.
As you wish.
And I hope, this time, God allows me to see more than meets the eyes.
And that I have enough discernment
to make a good choice for you.
You will have it, my father.
I believe you will.
No,
he still didn't send her away.
Weird,
Rodolfo's female companies never spend more than one night.
- She, she, she- - Your Majesty?
- Is everything ok? - No, it's not ok.
She, she, Brice, Brice-
Witch, witch, oh God, a witch!
Your Majesty, I don't comprehend!
Brice...
Brice is a witch.
- Witch? - Yes.
Is Your Majesty sure of that?
Of course,
I saw her in the mirror.
She's completely different from-
The mark...
I knew I recognized that mark from somewhere.
- Dear God, which mark? - In her neck!
My God, my God, my God!
It's a pentagram!
Holy God!
What did I do? I slept with a witch.
Calm down, Your Majesty. Calm down.
If that's true, we need to order her out of the castle
Promptly.
Right. Call the guards.
Call the guards! Kick her out! Fast!
Right now, Your Majesty!
Guards!
Very well.
The woman can be found inside.
Your mission is to take her out the castle
even if she resists.
Maybe she has some unexpected reactions.
Anyway,
it's Your Majesty's order.
You must obey.
Whatever it takes.
God!
I hope I didn't scare Your Majesty.
Yes. No, no. I mean-
What are you doing here?
I was feeling lonely...
Your Majesty said you'd solve an issue and didn't come back.
No, it-it's 'cause I thought you-
I missed you.
Mi-missed me?
I hope Your Majesty
didn't get tired of me yet.
Why would I get tired...
Sir, it's always an honor to have you in our school.
I wish I could come by more, Romero.
This place brings me good memories.
To us all.
But I see a lot has changed since I've studied here.
Selena...
Of course.
Are you sure it was a good idea to admit her in the Academy?
Sir, I confess I accepted her because I thought she wouldn't last.
I thought she didn't grasp
the training's difficulties.
But...?
But she... has been surprising me a great deal.
She's a disciplined and determined young woman.
Well, if that's the case.
What matters is that she's ready to defend the king if needed.
Selena.
Sir.
Romero was just praising your effort.
Thank you, sir.
I try to do my best.
But if you ever wish to return to the castle's kitchen...
Thank you. But here's my place.
Very well. Good luck in your training.
What about that orphan? What's his name again?
Saulo.
Is he more disciplined?
Saulo is a handful, sir. Discipline
isn't his greatest attribute.
He hasn't learned much, unfortunately.
It doesn't make sense.
She's nowhere in the castle.
- She must have left. - Unlikely.
In any case, I'll order the guards to search her again.
Is that her?
My God! The King!
Your Majesty! Your Majesty!
Is everything good?
Everything is
wonderful.
A-a-and...
was she here, Your Majesty?
- Who? - She, th-the...
- The woman. - Brice?
She was.
Yes, she was. What a woman.
Very enchanting.
We're just searching for her.
Searching...?
Yes, to expel her from the castle.
Expel...?
But why would we do that for? Such a sweet woman.
But she's a witch!
Who?
Sure! My God!
Sure! A witch! Did the guards kick her out?
Sadly, no, Your Majesty. They couldn't find her.
So they have to keep looking!
But... she was with Your Majesty here just now.
No. No, no, no. With me?
Not with me.
It makes no sense. I would remember it.
I'm afraid that sending her away from the castle will be harder than we thought.
Saulo.
I'd like to ask you something.
Are you an orphan?
Why are you asking this?
Who told you?
No one.
- I've heard and thought- - So what if I am?
Any problem?
No. None.
I've lost my parents very early too.
- So I thought maybe- - Thought what?
That because of it we'd be similar?
And therefore friends?
Saulo, I just wanted to talk.
For whom just had the engagement broken so drastically,
Your Highness seems to be very cheerful.
Fortunately, that's my nature, Demétrio.
This ability to quickly overcome the misfortunes
life brings.
Misfortunes that aren't always brought by life.
No?
No.
Sometimes,
they are caused
by ourselves.
In that case, they shouldn't be named misfortunes.
Yes, perhaps we should name them...
plans.
Plans...
I imagine you, sir, are trying to imply
that what happened was planned?
We know it was,
Your Highness.
Your accusation is overly severe, don't you think?
Not as severe as your own acts.
Your Highness' and the Duke's.
Frankly,
I don't know who are you trying to persuade with your allusions.
But certainly it won't be my father.
And not being him,
who else matters, right?
My daughter,
I longed talking to you.
Yes, my father?
I just learned from a messenger
that an old friend, the Count of Alvarez,
is gravely ill and has little time left.
Therefore, I'm leaving immediately to see him one last time.
That's so distressing.
If you wish, sir, I can come along.
No, no.
There's no need.
The path until the county is rather bumpy.
And I'd rather if you stayed here
in case you need to answer in my name.
As you wish, my father.
Catarina,
I ask you once more.
Don't refuse or dismiss Demétrio's advice.
About this matter, you don't need to worry.
Have a safe trip, my father.
Thank you, my daughter.
Soon I'll be back.
It will be a brief travel.
It makes no sense.
The castle has been searched from top to bottom,
three times.
I believe we'll only find her when she desires to be found.
Remember she's a wit-
You....
Are you already closing?
Just when I was going to ask you to prepare me something to eat...
Those who eat usually pay.
Which isn't your case.
Not because of this, miss.
Here.
Today there's no longer anything to serve.
There isn't anything to serve?
I see onions in the corner,
herbs...
I imagine you could make me a soup.
Like I said,
today there's no longer anything to serve-
What if I asked tenderly?
Even if asked tenderly.
Afonso!
No!
You're arrested for attacking a soldier from Your Majesty, the King Augusto.
Take him.
It's necessary to show that Artena's throne deserves respect.
Everyone must know I don't have my father's soft heart.