Figaro Fever: 1-5 The Chevalier and the Great Eagle

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The playwright refuses to leave the prison, which makes the King even angrier. After much persuasion from the people around him, he decides to think things over again. Marie says she will visit the playwright and the King suggests that she and Lafayette look for d'Eon for help.

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Style: Recommended: Noble Baroness, Striding Baroness, Sign of Bravery Perfect Score: ~2,825 Rewards: 3,000 , 600 , 3 , 1 , 1 , Blueprint: Sakura Party

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Dialogue Choices

The King's anger is gradually subsiding. We need to think of a way to resolve this peacefully.

• Speculate (No change)
• Remain Silent (No change)

Transcript

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After sundown, the King invites Lafayette and me to dinner.

• Louis XVI: I have already ordered Beaumarchais's release, my dear Queen. Why do you still seem displeased?

• Louis XVI: Is the dinner not to your liking?

• Marie: No, Your Majesty, the dinner is splendid. It's just...

• Marie: Beaumarchais has been released, but his new play still cannot be performed.

• Louis XVI: My Queen is obsessed with this play.

• Lafayette: I don't intend to hide it either, Your Majesty. I think it's a pity that such an outstanding play cannot be publicly performed.

• Lafayette: Since you have already released Beaumarchais, why not--

• The King holds up his hand to stop Lafayette. It's going to be difficult to change the King's mind right now.
• But what happens next is something neither of us expect...
• Blaisdell: Your Majesty!

• Blaisdell was supposed to deliver the King's order, but he is back too quickly. I have a bad feeling about this...
• Blaisdell: Please forgive my impertinence, Your Majesty.

• Marie: What's happened, Blaisdell?

• Blaisdell: I went to Saint-Lazare Prison to deliver the King's order, but...

• Blaisdell: Beaumarchais refused to leave the prison.

• Marie: What? Why?

• Blaisdell: He's not willing to be released in secret. He wants a proper appeal.

• Louis XVI: He wants an appeal? He's pushing his luck.

• Louis XVI: He can rot in prison for all I care.

• Marie: Your Majesty!

• Marie: Please don't rush into a decision. We should discuss how best to handle this...

• Louis XVI: What's there to discuss? He chose not to leave prison.

• Blaisdell: Beaumarchais doesn't know how to appreciate kindness, Your Majesty. I would normally agree that he is not worth saving.

• Blaisdell: But we cannot ignore public opinion.

• Blaisdell: Getting public opinion on our side is absolutely crucial.

• Lafayette: The information the public has is not comprehensive. They cannot see the matter in its entirety.

• Lafayette: Beaumarchais may be ludicrous, but we must consider the overall situation. This matter must be dealt with appropriately.

• Marie: They are right. This matter must be handled properly whether publicly or privately.

• Marie: Beaumarchais' behavior is frustrating, Your Majesty, but it's also justifiable.

• Marie: He's unwilling because he believes he was wronged, which means he did not intend to offend you.

• Louis XVI: Then why is he still not satisfied? I have already ordered his release. Does he want an apology as well?

• The King's anger is gradually subsiding. We need to think of a way to resolve this peacefully.

Speculate

• Marie: You are being dragged into this, Your Majesty. There's no right or wrong.

• Marie: I think we should speak with Beaumarchais.

• Louis XVI: Why involve so many people and waste our time with such a person?

Remain Silent

• Lafayette: Perhaps Beaumarchais is being stubborn because he feels that he has been unjustly punished, Your Majesty.

• Lafayette: We should try speaking to him.

• Louis XVI: Why waste our time with such a person?

• Marie: We can clear up any misunderstandings by communicating, Your Majesty.

• Marie: If Your Majesty trusts me, please allow me to visit Beaumarchais.

• Louis XVI: Do you really want to do that, my Queen? Pay a personal visit to that filthy prison for the sake of a farcical drama?

• Marie: This is not about my love of drama, Your Majesty.

• Marie: Maintaining this country's stability is of great importance.

• The King remains silent for a while. When he speaks again, he approves my proposal.
• Louis XVI: All right, my Queen. You are even braver than I thought.

• Marie: You approve my visit to Beaumarchais?

• Louis XVI: Of course.

• Marie: Thank you, Your Majesty!

• Deniau: You're up early today, Your Majesty.

• Marie: I'm going out earlier than usual today, Madame.

• Deniau: You haven't been getting enough sleep, Your Majesty. Please be mindful of your health.

• Marie: I will, please don't worry.

• Marie: Please help me get changed, Madame. I need to leave soon.

• Lafayette: I figured you were going to Saint-Lazare Prison to visit Beaumarchais, Your Majesty, so I prepared the carriage in advance.

• Marie: Thank you. Are you coming with me?

• Lafayette: Yes, Your Majesty. It is my duty to serve you whether the matter is public or private.

• Marie: Thank you. You company gives me added peace of mind.

• Marie: This isn't the direction of the prison.

• Lafayette: Yes, Your Majesty. We are going to a tavern first.

• Marie: A tavern?

• Lafayette: Yes. D'Eon will be there.

• Lafayette: Yesterday, the King told us to get d'Eon's help.

• Marie: Does d'Eon have a relationship with Beaumarchais?

• Lafayette: You'd have to ask d'Eon. He is... difficult to decipher.

• Indeed, d'Eon is a mystery. I'm looking forward to meeting him.
• That mysterious and intriguing knight. I wonder what surprises he has in store...

• Gathered around many tables, various groups of people are having lively discussions.
• Lafayette: I'm sorry, Your Majesty. The people here are quite a mix. I shouldn't have made you come along.

• Marie: Please don't be sorry. It is a little messy, but I find it quite interesting.

• Marie: Perhaps we can hear the people's opinions.

• Young Woman: Have you heard? The King doesn't plan on releasing Beaumarchais!

• Young Man: That pedantic king! Do you think he cares about us and what we think?

• Young Woman: I don't get it. How can a king be so out of touch?

• Young Man: We'll never understand what goes on inside those ridiculous nobles' heads.

• Young Woman: We ought to organize more marches. He can't ignore us all.

• Marie: There's no time to waste. We must resolve this matter before the people's anger with the nobility deepens.

• Lafayette: This will also cause great harm to His Majesty's prestige.

• As Lafayette and I express our concern, d'Eon appears next to us.
• d'Eon: How lucky am I today! Meeting the Little Bird of Versailles... and the Great Eagle!

• Lafayette bites his lip at d'Eon's rudeness.
• d'Eon: Oh, look at this gloomy face. The Marquis is not being cute at all.

• Marie: Don't tease him, d'Eon.

• d'Eon: Ah, I much prefer the sound of Little Bird's voice. But what are the two of you doing in a place like this?

• Marie: We need your help.

• d'Eon: Help? You and the Marquis de Lafayette? I'm surprised. Let us take a seat.

• D'Eon takes us to his exclusive table number 5 in the center of the main hall.
• Marie: Why do you like sitting here? It's the noisiest spot.

• d'Eon: My dear Queen, do you not remember what my job is?

• Marie: Job... Ah, information!

• d'Eon: That's right. I can obtain the latest information in the shortest time at this table.

• Marie: That makes sense.

• d'Eon: Let me guess. My Queen has come to ask for information about someone? Shall we start with the price?

• Lafayette tries to say something, but d'Eon interrupts.
• d'Eon: Oh, the Great Eagle really is bothersome.

• Marie: We are here on a matter of great importance, d'Eon. You must know of what's happened to Beaumarchais.

• d'Eon: Of course. The whole town is talking about it. It's made quite a stir.

• Marie: The King had already agreed to release him, but Beaumarchais doesn't want to leave prison.

• Marie: I understand you're acquainted with him. Perhaps you can help us persuade him to leave.

• d'Eon: If he refuses to be reasonable, then let him stay there for the rest of his life.

• d'Eon: Why do you want him released? I certainly don't want to see him.

• Marie: I--I thought you were friends. Are you not?

• d'Eon: Haha, naive Little Bird. Who told you this?

• Marie: Well...

• d'Eon: When I was detained in England, he negotiated my release, which allowed me to return to France. However, while working with him...

• D'Eon shakes his fan for emphasis and lightly shakes his head.
• d'Eon: Ah, it's not worth mentioning.

• d'Eon: That arrogant man is getting what he deserves: being imprisoned!

• Marie: So you're no longer on good terms...

• Marie: I know this might be difficult for you, d'Eon, but this matter affects the reputation of the royal family.

• Marie: You must have heard what the people are saying about the King. Releasing Beaumarchais is not only for his sake.

• Marie: We don't know Beaumarchais personally. Only you do, d'Eon. I don't know what happened between you...

• Marie: ...but you know him better than we do.

• d'Eon: Your Majesty, Lord Marquis, your seriousness fills me with grief.

• d'Eon: All right. For the sake of our noble royal family and the lovely Little Bird, I will speak with that bastard.

• Marie: Thank you, d'Eon.

• d'Eon: I have one request, though. I want to have a chat with him before you and the Marquis join us.

• I can tell from d'Eon's eyes that he's planning to do "something bad". But I trust he's absolutely loyal to the royal family.
• Marie: As long as we can resolve this matter.

• d'Eon: I cannot guarantee that. However, if you invite me to a banquet at the palace, I can guarantee I'll do my best.

• Lafayette: D'Eon!

• d'Eon: The Great Eagle is about to show his claws again. I'd better go. I've got other stuff to do today.

• d'Eon: Shall we meet tomorrow at the gate to the Saint-Lazare Prison, my Queen?

• Marie: Of course.

• d'Eon: Then it's decided. It'd be even better if the Marquis de Lafayette does not join us.

• Marie: D'Eon...

• d'Eon: Until tomorrow, Your Majesty!