The King's Mistress: 1-3 Friend's Invite

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Gabrielle notices that Marie is depressed, and suggests investigating to find out if the King really has a mistress. Marie asks the servants, and finds out that the King always leaves the palace the day before Mass, but no one knows where he goes.

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Dialogue Choices

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• Investigate
• Let's not investigate

Transcript

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• Deniau: Your Majesty, Madame Gabrielle wishes to invite you for a stroll in the garden.

• It's been a few days since I overheard the noble women's conversation in the garden, but it's all I can think of every day.
• Suspicion has taken root in my heart, and I have been observing Louis' words and actions.
• You: (I can't go on like this. I should take a walk with Gabrielle to find some respite.)

• You: Please pick out a brightly colored gown for me, Madame Deniau.

• You: (Hopefully, this dress will make me look more cheery...)

• Gabrielle: Good day, Your Majesty.

• You: There's no need to be so formal with me, Gabrielle.

• Gabrielle straightens up with a tender smile.
• Gabrielle: What have you been busy with lately? I've not seen you for a few days, your Majesty.

• Gabrielle tells me about the latest happenings as we stroll through the garden.
• I frown when she says that Louis has gone hunting with his friends today.
• You: (Louis used to inform me whenever he goes hunting.)

• You: (Why hasn't he said anything this time?)

• I have an unsettling feeling about this hunting trip.
• Gabrielle: Oh, the roses have bloomed! What a beautiful sight. It makes me think of the Garden of Eden.

• We've wandered into the rose garden while chatting.
• I am reminded of the conversation I overheard.
• You: (Oh Lord, please save me. I'm so frustrated!)

• Gabrielle: What's wrong, Your Majesty?

• Gabrielle takes my hands in hers, and gazes at me with concern.
• Gabrielle: You've been frowning a lot. Is something troubling you?

• Gabrielle: If you need me, I'm always here for you.

• I sigh and wonder if I should tell her.
• After a brief internal struggle, I decide to tell her everything.
• You: Gabrielle... What should I do if Louis has a mistress?

• Gabrielle: What?!

• She covers her mouth in shock.
• I take her to a corner of the garden, and tell her what I heard.
• Gabrielle paces back and forth. Watching her makes me dizzy.
• Gabrielle: Oh heavens... Heavens...

• You: Please stop pacing, Gabrielle!

• I tug at her hand, and she finally calms down. Her hand is still trembling.
• Gabrielle: Are you sure of what you heard, Your Majesty?

• You: They even know where his mistress stays.

• You: Maybe everyone knows about it.

• You: Everyone in Versailles... Perhaps everyone in all of France! And only me, the outsider from Austria, knows nothing.

• Gabrielle: Please don't say that, Your Majesty. Th-this is just a baseless rumor.

• Gabrielle takes my hand. Distress is evident on her face.
• Gabrielle: Maybe we can investigate the truth ourselves!

• You: You mean...

• Gabrielle: We should investigate, Your Majesty! Then we'll find out the truth!

• You: I...

Investigate

• You: You're right. I have to see that "golden-haired beauty" with my own eyes.

• You: What if it's just a bunch of lies? I don't want to worry over nothing!

• Gabrielle: I support you, Your Majesty.

• You: Thank you, Gabrielle.

Let's not investigate.

• You: If Louis discovers I'm investigating him, he'll surely be angry with me.

• You: And if someone else finds out about it... The noble women will have something else to gossip about!

• Gabrielle: But I don't want this to keep tormenting you, Your Majesty.

• Gabrielle: And as long as we're careful, no one will find out.

• Gabrielle: Will you be able to rest if we don't find out the truth?

• You: I...

• She's right. I won't be able to stop worrying about it. I have to find out the truth myself, even if it hurts me.
• You: All right, let's investigate!

• You: Oh Heavens, I can't believe this. Have I gone crazy?

• You: I'm investigating Louis... The King of France!

• Gabrielle: Then I've probably gone mad as well, Your Majesty, because I suggested it.

• We share a smile, and then start making plans.
• You: The mistress resides outside the palace, so we should begin by checking Louis' schedule.

• You: I can't ask him directly because that would arouse suspicion.

• Gabrielle: We can ask the servants first. Maybe you can disguise yourself as a servant. That way, you can observe the King's movements, Your Majesty.

• Gabrielle and I decide to start questioning Louis' servants.
• Gabrielle: The King's attendants should know where he goes, even if leaves the palace.

• You: Wait, Gabrielle, I'm a little nervous... How do I ask them?

• Gabrielle pats my arm to comfort me.
• Gabrielle: Just do what we practiced.

• I take several deep breaths to calm myself down. Eventually, I see a familiar servant in the hallway.
• I try to act natural as I approach the servant.
• You: Are you the King's attendant?

• Servant: At your service, Your Majesty.

• You: I heard that His Majesty encountered some rude civilians a few weeks ago when he left the palace. Were you with him?

• He shakes his head, clearly unaware.
• Servant: I haven't heard anything about that. His Majesty the King hasn't given any orders regarding any excursions lately.

• Servant: Perhaps you could try asking the maids instead.

• The noblewoman said she saw Louis outside the palace a few weeks ago. Perhaps the servant really doesn't know anything.
• Gabrielle and I look for a chance to ask someone else. Finally, we bump into a maid at the stairs.
• Maid: Rude people harassing the King?

• You: You mean, the King really left the palace?

• Maid: The King always goes out the day before Mass, but I didn't hear anything about rude civilians...

• My heart is hammering against my chest. Nervously, I try probing the maid further.
• You: Do you know what the King did outside?

• The maid gives me a strange look. She must be wondering why I'm asking so many questions.
• Maid: I'm not sure. His Majesty hasn't mentioned anything.

• Gabrielle looks at me worriedly after the maid leaves.
• Gabrielle: The King leaves the palace every week... Does that mean he has a mistress?!

• I wring my hands. The anxiety is overwhelming.
• You: Gabrielle, what do I do?

• Gabrielle: Don't worry, Your Majesty. I'm with you every step of the way.

• You: (Gabrielle may look as delicate as dodder, but she's my greatest supporter whenever I'm having a hard time.)

• There's a sliver of comfort in Gabrielle's warm embrace, but my anxiety refuses to go away.
• You: (Louis... What on earth are you doing?)