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With the country on the bring of collapsing, what can I do to save both the country and myself? I find myself at a crossroads but I do not know which way to go.

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You: Your Majesty, I...

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Transcript[]

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  • All the tension leaves me once I shut the door, and I lean against the door, half sliding towards the floor. I heave a heavy sigh.
  • Gabrielle: Marie, are you all right? Do you want to rest a while?
  • You: It's all right. I mustn't let the King wait too long. I'll go change into something suitable for visiting the Cardinal.
  • Gabrielle: Okay...



  • Gabrielle: This outfit makes you look grave and formal. I think it suits the occasion perfectly.
  • You: I trust your judgement. There isn't much time. I must hurry to the King. Thank you, Gabrielle.
  • You: Wait for me. I think I'll be all right.



  • Clear light shines through the stained glass. We step into the church, and spot the Cardinal with his back facing us.
  • Rohan: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit...
  • Rohan: May the love of God be with you, my King and Queen.
  • Louis XVI: And also with you, my dear cousin.
  • Louis XVI: We are here today to ask you about the necklace... What's wrong, cousin?
  • Rohan throws me a glance, and then looks at the King. He has a guilty expression on his face, as though he's really nervous about something.
  • Rohan: Yes, I've heard about the necklace...
  • Rohan: I swear by the name of God... As a messenger of God, I cannot tell a lie, and I cannot possibly make use of the Queen's name to purchase a diamond necklace.
  • Rohan: I simply heard that the Queen really likes the necklace... but for some reason, is unable to purchase it openly.
  • Rohan: And that is why the Queen asked her friend to ask me to help her approach the merchant.
  • Rohan: Of course, I cannot deny that I did it in an attempt to win the Queen's favour by giving her "a most precious gift".
  • Rohan: Your Majesty, you know that I've offended the Queen before... This was an act of selfishness. Please forgive me for not informing you of the matter.
  • The King does not reply immediately. I turn over the Cardinal's words in my mind. There seems to be something amiss...
  • You: ("A most precious gift"... Where have I heard that phrase before?)
  • That scene under the moon unfolds within my mind... That mysterious man with his back facing me, talking to the "Queen"...


  • Man: But you're holding a white rose, so you must be the one I'm waiting for.
  • Woman: Yes, it is me...
  • Man: "I've prepared a most precious gift for you and I hope that you will accept it as a token of my sincerity."
  • Woman: Then, I shall accept it...
  • Man: That is wonderful, my Queen! The gift which you've been longing for will be yours soon, and I'm certain that you are the only one worthy of wearing it...



  • You: (Could it be him? He may be a Cardinal, but he is of noble birth, and is hence able to enter Versailles freely... I never thought of investigating him?)
  • If it's him, it's not a coincidence that he met up with a "fake Queen"... Someone really is setting me up.
  • Could it be Adelaide? But does she hate me enough to drag the whole of Versailles into this mess?
  • You: (I don't think she'd be that stupid... The fall of the royal family would be detrimental to her too.)
  • You: (But if not her, then who?)
  • Louis XVI: My Queen?
  • You: Yes... your Majesty?
  • Louis XVI: Do you have anything to say to my cousin? Or... are you admitting your guilt?
  • You: Oh, no... I was just wondering, which friend of mine is the Cardinal Rohan talking about.
  • You: I've never told Gabrielle to do any such thing, and she couldn't possibly lie about what I've said...
  • Rohan: No, no, no, it's not the Duchess Polignac... but another good friend of yours, Madame Jeanne.
  • You: Jeanne? No, I don't know anyone by that name. She's definitely not my friend!
  • Rohan: Are, are you saying that Jeanne... I've been deceived?
  • Rohan: No way... But if I've not been deceived, why hasn't Madame Jeanne contacted me again?
  • Louis XVI: Cousin, calm down!
  • You: You've fallen for a trap. Someone has made a pawn out of you!
  • Rohan: But she gave me a letter that was written by you... I'll get someone to fetch it immediately!
  • Rohan turns to give his orders, and I feel the King's gaze upon me, kind, yet with a familiar disapproving cast to it.
  • I know that look all too well, and I try my best to cope with the disappointment welling up in me. I need all my wits with me to face this challenge.
  • Rohan: Your Majesty, this is the letter that Madame Jeanne passed to me.
  • Louis XVI: Let me see.
  • The King examines the content of the "letter". There is no change in his expression, and he silently passes it over to me.


Dear Cardinal Rohan:


I really wish to accept your goodwill, but there is a request I must make. I believe you've heard of the "Du Barry necklace", and how beautiful it is... I'm sure you'll agree that the necklace's true destiny is to grace my neck. But there are some... reasons as to why I can't purchase it directly. I beg you, kind Cardinal, to offer my apologies to Bohmer, and purchase the necklace on my behalf. Jeanne shall bring it back to me, and in return, you shall have my unending friendship.

Marie Antoinette of France


  • The writing imitates the way I speak, and people who don't interact with me regularly would probably be fooled... I look at the King.
  • At this moment, I really hope that my "husband" would not disappoint me.
  • You: Your Majesty, do you think I wrote this letter?
  • Louis XVI: ...
  • Louis XVI: I know your handwriting very well. This is very similar, but it's definitely not written by you...
  • Louis XVI: And as royalty, you would not sign off with "of France"... Regrettably, my dear cousin did not spot the ruse.
  • Rohan: So Jeanne actually dared to forge a letter to deceive me? Heavens... then what has happened to the necklace I gave her to pass to the Queen?
  • You: I have never received that necklace. I believe... that she has run off with it!
  • Rohan: No, how could this be...
  • Rohan: My goodness! I am so ashamed...
  • Louis XVI: This is a result of your idiocy.
  • Rohan: Your Majesty, I admit that I've made mistakes in various aspects, but I swear that I'm a victim in this matter as well.
  • Rohan: Please grant me your understanding!
  • Louis XVI: A forged letter with glaring mistakes all over it is good enough to deceive you, and now the Queen's reputation is damaged, and the people are enraged.
  • Louis XVI: You have let down your lineage!
  • Rohan: I have sinned! Oh Holy Mother of Mary, our Father, and all the Saints...
  • Rohan starts to pray frantically, while I watch on coldly. His wretched demeanour looks clownish and undeserving of pity.
  • Louis XVI: When the Queen is wrongfully accused and her good name is not cleared, there is damage to her reputation as well as the reputation of the royal family...
  • Louis XVI: Cardinal, in light of the situation, I must give orders to detain you.
  • Rohan: I beg you! I cannot go through such humiliation... I was deceived! Please grant me your pity!
  • Rohan: Oh Holy Mother of Mary, our Father... All the Saints...!
  • The King ignores Rohan's pleads, and leads me out of the church, back to the carriage, and to the palace...


  • Back in Versailles, the King informs Blaisdell all about Rohan. Then he takes me by the hand and brings me to the study.
  • Louis XVI: My dear Marie... I would rather hurt others before upsetting you.
  • Louis XVI: I know that you've suffered a great deal over the matter. The truth hasn't been completely revealed yet, but I believe that you are a victim...
  • Louis XVI: However... if this matter were to be made public, it would harm both the royal family and the church...
  • I understand why he's being so gentle now. And I also understand that he can't shield me like a husband should, given his position as the King...
  • You: Your Majesty, are you saying that you hope I won't pursue the matter?
  • Louis XVI: I'm willing to make amends in any way possible, Marie.
  • You: I understand... How do you wish to handle the matter, your Majesty?
  • Louis XVI: If I can settle this matter privately with the merchant, perhaps we can preserve the royal family's dignity... But this might inconvenience you.
  • Louis XVI: Do you... agree to this?
  • You: ...
  • If we publicise the fact that the King's cousin, the Cardinal, has done something this foolish... it would be a disgrace to the royal family and the aristocrats, and they would all hate me.
  • But if we don't publicise the matter, my reputation may be ruined forever...
  • The only way to solve the problem would be to find the thief named Jeanne. Only then will the people believe that I am innocent...
  • But there is no guarantee that we'll be able to catch her before the people's wrath get out of hand... Will anyone believe me? Or will they all think that I'm the mastermind?
  • There are way too many indeterminable factors. I ponder for a long while before I reply him...
  • You: Your Majesty, I...


Agree

  • You: ...I understand.
  • You: If this is what you wish... then I shall leave it all to Blaisdell.
  • I have lost much, and holding on to what I have left is all that I can do... And that includes the King's trust and support.
  • Louis XVI: Marie, I am delighted that you place so much trust in me. I shall make sure that Blaisdell will handle this matter appropriately.
  • You: It is merely my duty as Queen. For the sake of France, your Majesty.
  • The King's smile makes me realise all of a sudden, that I haven't seen him this relaxed in ages.
  • Louis XVI: My dear, please believe me that I wish I could punish Rohan severely...
  • Louis XVI: But we must not let the royal reputation sink into the mud... right?
  • You: Yes, you are right...
  • For the first time ever, I can feel the weight of the crown... It's just like a tiny birdcage, imprisoning all of Versailles.
  • But I don't wish to stare up at the skies forever, dreaming of flying free. Though I may be in a cage, I want to try spreading my wings...
  • You: Your Majesty, I have a few small requests...
  • Louis XVI: Marie, just speak your mind. If I can grant them, I will do my best, I promise.
  • You: Please ask Blaisdell to send men to apprehend Jeanne as quickly as possible. And... there might be another woman with her who will be her accomplice.
  • You: If we can catch the two of them, we will be able to find out the truth... and I may still have a chance to clear my name, and earn the trust of the people of France.
  • You: This is what I found in the gardens one night... I feel that it might be of some help. Please pass this to Blaisdell.
  • Louis XVI: All right, I shall do that.
  • Louis XVI: I will tell Blaisdell to handle the matter in the way you've suggested, and get him to report to you.
  • Louis XVI: Oh yes, I will let you handle all the people involved in this. What do you think?
  • You: As you wish, your Majesty.
  • Louis XVI: Thank you for being understanding. As long as we can maintain the dignity of the royal court, I am willing to accede to your every wish... my Queen.
  • I see a trace of a plea in his gaze that he may not be conscious of... Not knowing how to reply him, I curtsy respectfully.


  • Walking down the palace corridor, I feel my steps growing heavier and heavier.
  • What awaits me at the end of my path? Demons? Or angels? I have no clue.

Disagree

  • You: Please forgive me for not being able to agree to this.
  • Louis XVI: My Queen... Are you saying this because my cousin has insulted your mother before?
  • You: It's true that I dislike him, and he is as much a victim as I am... But I am saying this not for my sake alone!
  • You: Jeanne has probably already gone into hiding...
  • Louis XVI: Marie, don't say that... You are beautiful and kind, just that the people do not know the real you. That is why they are so mistaken about you.
  • I shake my head. I'm unable to deny that the "naive and kind me" has done things that resulted in this situation. But at least I wish that "I" would have a chance to change things... and stop being the target of malicious talk.
  • The King and I regard one another silently for a few moments. Then he lets out a sigh.
  • Louis XVI: I have already promised to let you investigate this matter yourself... I guess I should not break my promise and force you to agree with me.
  • You: Your Majesty... I do not know how to thank you.
  • Louis XVI: Blaisdell and Lafayette will be able to help you with the investigations, but this matter is truly complicated...
  • Louis XVI: Jeanne is a shrewd woman. I think... that [there is someone] who should be able to help you conduct some secret investigations. It won't be easy to apprehend Jeanne.
  • His voice is deeper now, and his eyes have turned cold and resolute.
  • My intuition tells me that this "someone" is rather special, perhaps someone who deals with royal "secrets".
  • You: Your Majesty... who are you talking about?


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