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The future of France hinges on this meeting, failure is not an option here. I've weathered adversities and now I have a chance to take destiny into my own hands!

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  • According to what we discussed, Lafayette starts gathering people, and swiftly finds many commoners to form the Third Estate - commoners with both status and power.
  • Everything is progressing more smoothly than we imagine. Today is the day of the conference...
  • Gabrielle: Marie, you should get ready. Aren't you going to a... something called Estates General with the King today?
  • Gabrielle: Many of the attendees today hate the nobles. And you... You need to be careful!
  • You: I know. But this is something I must face and a challenge I must overcome. I will do my best to make sure that the conference is successful.
  • You: I pray for the heavens to bless us, and let France survive this crisis.
  • Gabrielle: You're already trying so hard. I'm sure God will be merciful.
  • Gabrielle's gentle smile fills me with warmth, somehow, I am reassured.
  • You: There isn't much time left. I should get changed.



  • Gabrielle: This outfit should be appropriate for an important meeting.
  • You: Yes, and now I must go.



  • Dressed in a formal, yet not overly grand gown, I meet up with the King, and we get into the carriage.
  • The King is silent during the journey. I know that he is worrying about the conference... whether it will be successful, and about the result.
  • You: Your Majesty, I think you know... that it won't be easy to maintain our view under pressure... In fact, it'll be extremely difficult.
  • You: But because of your resolve to put this reform in place, if we succeed, we shall revive the kingdom's finances.
  • You: I believe that your choice is the right one, and that your courage and wisdom will impress others.
  • Louis XVI: Reforms are certainly not easy, but they are part of a King's duty.
  • Louis XVI: Every time we wish to gain the cooperation of the clergy and the nobles... the commoners end up getting taxed.
  • Louis XVI: But I will not let the other two Estates shirk their responsibilities... Marie, I am prepared to be hated and cursed by them all.
  • Louis XVI: I'm not trying to impress anybody. I just hope that I can solve the kingdom's crisis in one move.
  • You: Yes... I'm praying for that too, and I hope that I'll be able to do my part for the conference.
  • Louis XVI: Conference? But you...
  • I know what the King is worried about - with my "past" reputation, taking part in the conference does not seem like a wise decision at all.
  • You: It's precisely because it's such a crucial point that I should take part in the conference!
  • You: Your Majesty, we should let everyone know that this is a conference that France has never seen before...
  • You: Anyone is eligible to attend, as long as they love this country. And all who attend shall be heard!
  • The King looks at me quietly, as though he is wondering if this is feasible. After a while, he slowly nods his head.
  • Louis XVI: I guess there's some logic there... At the very least, you've convinced me.
  • Louis XVI: Since we are trying to carry out a reform... Perhaps we should start from the very root of the matter. Thank you, Marie.
  • You: All for France, your Majesty.
  • Listening to the carriage wheels, we slowly close our eyes... as though we are both praying to God.


  • We step into the hall while holding hands, and everyone's eyes turn toward us. I know that doesn't mean they support us, but rather that they are astonished that I'm there.
  • Some even look at me reproachfully, while they mutter under their breath. But when Lafayette takes the stand, the commotion dies down, and the hall is silent.
  • Lafayette: Thank you all, for coming to the Estates General to contribute towards the future of France...
  • Villars: Excuse me, I think there's something really important that we must address right now!
  • Villars: Can someone explain to me why the Queen is here?
  • Villars: The nobles are here to discuss how to save the kingdom's finances. Why are we letting a woman known for being a spendthrift attend this discussion? Your Majesty, is this a mockery?
  • How dare he! Without waiting for the King to reply, I glare right back at them.
  • You: I thought the Marquis de Lafayette has already made things clear? That we are all here for the future of France?
  • Villars: And? I'm here for that purpose, but what about you? Your Majesty? What are you doing here? Showing off your latest outfit?
  • Mondego: I agree with Duke Villars! People who've squandered the country's money simply have no right to be here. And that includes the Queen herself!
  • Mondego: Only the peddlers on the streets of Paris would blindly take part in any commotion. Your Majesty, you are a disgrace to the King!
  • I lift my head up high... and meet the curious and suspicious eyes of everyone in the room.
  • Courage is welling up from within me, and running through my veins... part of my royal pride and self confidence.


  • You: Do you think you can deny me the chance to participate in this conference just because you don't think I have the right to be here?
  • You: But I believe that everyone has the right to be heard here, as long as it's for the sake of the kingdom!
  • You: Whether they are clergy, nobility, or even "peddlers on the streets of Paris"! They all have the right, and the duty, to do their part for France!
  • The attendees appear stunned by my words, and everyone is looking at me in shock.
  • You: I'm here because I want to prove to everyone that no matter who you are, you can still help save this country in your own way!
  • Mondego: Even if you're here for the sake of the country, what has that got to do with everyone's duty and responsibility?
  • You: The kingdom's finances are experiencing a long term crisis, and everyone should make sacrifices to save the kingdom.
  • Douglas: Your Majesty, out of everyone here, I'm afraid you're the one who has the least right to say that.
  • The clergy and the nobles look at me smugly, and some of the commoners appear amused too, and they're all waiting to see how I'm going to respond to this.
  • I quell my rage, and sweep a scathing glance across the nobles. To everyone's surprise, I slowly walk forwards.
  • You: Well, I can attack the nobles for being just as careless with their money, Baron Douglas, but I don't wish to do so.
  • You: And why not? Because fighting one another is pointless, and does nothing to help the kingdom.
  • You: The royal family, the clergy, and the nobility have always been far more wealthy and enjoy way more privileges than the rest of France...
  • You: But where does all our money come from? From the vast numbers of commoners in the kingdom!
  • You: The clergy and the nobles have the most, but contribute the least. Is that fair?
  • The commoners are nodding and muttering their agreement, and this gives me the courage to continue.
  • You: The nobles are the roots of France, the clergy the bridge between God and our people, and our civilians are the very foundation of France itself.
  • You: Every single Estate is invaluable and necessary to the kingdom, and we should not fight one another. Instead... we should work together for the sake of the country.
  • You: The commoners have been contributing the most, and now, at this point of crisis, should we not take up the responsibility as well?
  • You: I am willing to act as the first example, and I believe that you will follow. Am I right, Baron Douglas?
  • Douglas: I hope that your expenditure can keep up with your fashionable habits... as well as your example, your Majesty.
  • You: Yes, I spent frivolously in the past, but I am willing to change for the sake of this country!
  • You: If even an "ignorant woman" like me, who only knew how to party, can do my part for France...
  • You: Then may I be so daring as to ask, what about you, gentlemen? Are you capable of doing your part?
  • Douglas seems unable to reply me instantly. As he sputters indignantly, the window of opportunity passes, and everyone can only glare at me silently.
  • The commoners all stare at me as though they can't believe what's happening before their eyes.


  • Louis XVI: Well put, my Queen... Douglas, you should be ashamed of yourself.
  • The King stands up and starts clapping. Some of the commoners start clapping as well, and eventually there is loud applause.
  • Louis XVI: France is indeed blessed by the heavens to have a Queen who cares so deeply for the kingdom. I believe that everyone here will show their support for the Queen's views.
  • Lafayette: Yes, your Majesty. I support the reform!
  • Lafayette: I am willing to pay taxes from now on, and do my part for France.
  • Fersen: Don't forget me! Lafayette, I'm in too.
  • As more and more noble families publicly announce their support, the tide turns in favour of the royal family. I look at each and every one of them with gratitude.
  • Villars: Is the Queen implying that if we do not support the reform, we are not doing our duty?
  • Villars: You are deliberately setting us up, and accusing us of not saving France!
  • Louis XVI: I believe that the Queen has no intention of implying anything of the sort. She is merely encouraging you to follow in your ancestors' footsteps and contribute towards the glory of France.
  • Louis XVI: All you should be concerned about, is whether you are willing to support the royal family and the civilians in our quest to help France.
  • Mondego: Your Majesty, I think I've already contributed enough. Must I donate all the gold I have in order to express my love for France?
  • Villars: Exactly! The royal family has run out of money, and wants to bleed the nobles dry!
  • Lafayette: The royal family only wishes to lessen the load on the civilians, and that is why we have shifted part of the burden of taxes form the commoners to the nobility and clergy.
  • Lafayette: The representatives for the commoners are also present. After hearing your objections, would they not blame you for attempting to disrupt the conference, and add to the tax burden of the Third Estate?
  • Lafayette: I believe that you would not want this sort of misunderstanding to occur, would you?
  • Those nobles look like they've choked on a frog, but even if they're unwilling to fork out the money, they now know where they stand.
  • Mondego: Let us consider it for a few more days. You can't expect us to make a decision on the spot when it's something this important!
  • Villars: That's right!
  • Now that they've found a straw to grasp, many of the opposing nobles nod their heads at Count Mondego.
  • The King and Lafayette exchange glances, and after a moment's thought, the King speaks.
  • Louis XVI: Then we shall allow everyone a bit more time to consider this. But I believe that you will not let me down and betray my trust in you.
  • I look at the nobles' sly expressions, and I know that things aren't going to turn out the way we want them to.
  • But we've already achieved good progress, and I can only hope that this will bring about real change.
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