04x04 - Episode 4

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Morning.

I heard you danced with Basselet yesterday.

Did you want to get to know your opponent better?
- He can dance.

Ready?

Avalon will have to get used to the fact that you are the mistress.

We have very little time left.

Surely the Empress won't...
- Saddle up? Yes, she will.

Come on.

Hey, easy, easy.

There you go.

Climb up now.

It belongs to you.

Good, Avalon.

You're doing a great job.

Nice and quiet, Avalon.

Opens the gate
- Are you sure?

Yes.

Shall we?

Whoo.

Who are you?

Inspector Hieronymus of the Munich Criminal Investigation Department.

Welcome to Possenhofen.

What do you want from my groom?

Ms. Schwarz is under suspicion,

having committed a criminal offense.

A criminal offense?

Her mother has been m*rder*d.

You can't just take them with you.

So, I can't?

I vouch for them.

Linda Schwarzwürde would never k*ll anyone,

Especially not her mother.

A neighbor testifies that she has left the apartment,

shortly after a shot is fired.

But why would she k*ll her mother?

We will find out.

Let's move on to the next point.

I need to talk to you and your family.

Where are you taking them?

In custody.

I will only talk to you if I am allowed to see her again.

Please.

All right.

I am so sorry.

I'll get you out of this, you can rely on me.

If she needs anything, let me know.

I expect her to be treated well.

Just water for me, thanks.

I also only take water.

Would you tell us what you want from us?
- Of course, Your Highness.

I would like to know,

where each of you were on Friday between 2 and 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

Excuse me, I take it from your question,

that we are under suspicion?

The Empress of Austria is sitting in front of you.

Duchess, I am not bound by the nobility register,

but the German Civil Code.

Exclusively the German Civil Code.

Well, let's start differently.

According to your groomsmen, you recently dismissed Linda Schwarz.

Was there an occasion?

There were family reasons for this.

So what Mrs. Schwarz's neighbor says is true.

Your husband had an affair with the m*rder victim

and Linda is his illegitimate daughter.

I have given notice to Linda Schwarznur,

to clarify the circumstances after my husband's death.

Good.

Then please allow me to ask you again,

Where were you at that time?

We were all here.

All of them?

Very well.

Herzog,

How was your relationship with Adele Schwarz?

I, uh, I don't even know this woman.

But you have spoken to her

a few days ago at lunchtime at the opera.

You went to the opera again
- in broad daylight?

She worked there as a lady at the door.

I didn't realize that she was Linda Schwarz's mother.

Yes, crazy coincidence, don't you think?

I wasn't there because of Mrs. Schwarzdort. But?

About Henriette Mendel.

The singer Henriette Mendel?

Mrs. Schwarz has offered to let her know,

that I would like to talk to her.

What did you want from Mrs. Mendel?

You...

She was my fiancée.

We'll discuss it later
- why didn't you tell me?

It doesn't matter, mom.

She has broken off the engagement.

Do you have any further questions?

No. Not for the time being.

Countess?- Yes?

I would like you to find someone.

Who?

We need help.

What was that about, mother? Why didn't you tell the truth?

You should have listened to me better.

Please?

Perhaps her mother would still be alive,

if you hadn't brought Lindan back.

Mom, do you know why I brought her back?

Sisi.

Dad gambled this castle away on a bet. To Georg Basselet.

All of this is no longer yours.

What are you talking about?

We have a chance that you will not be homeless at Christmas.

I have to beat Georg Basselet in the Oktoberfest race.

But without Linda, we can forget about it.

What?

Here, mom
- thank you.

Ah.

Hops and valerian.

Is there anything else you need, Mom? How could he do this to me?

What's up?

Speak calmly.

Duke, I know it's inappropriate right now, but the messenger,

whom you sent to King Ludwig about the engagement, is back.

Would you like to speak to him?

Yes. We would like to.

Please.

Duke, I know you instructed me,

only with a signature on the marriage contract.

Yes, but? What did he say?

I'm sorry, Your Highness.

Nothing at all.

None of this can be true.

Sophie Charlotte, that doesn't mean anything to him yet.
- Yes, it does!

Here, if you're hungry.

They want to put the blame on me.

A neighbor is said to have seen me.

Someone has left the apartment in my coat.

They found him on the street.

But it wasn't you.

I promise you that I will do everything I can for it,

that your mother's m*rder*r is found.

They didn't even say what would happen to her body.

I will take care of her funeral.

Thank you.

And how are things with Avalon?

There are more important things now.

But...- He doesn't trust me enough.

You must not give up.

I didn't come back for the 2,000 guilders.

And in truth, not because of Avalon either.

When Max talked about you, and he did that very often...

...I have always admired you for going your own way

in a world that is reserved for men.

The idea of a woman getting into the saddle

and wins the most important race in Bavaria.

And then there's the empress.

That's why I accepted your offer.

To fight for this together with you.

Here.

This will help you to gain his trust.

Please ride this race.

Take it easy.

Linda will be back soon, I promise you.

Your Highness, your husband asks about your health almost every day.

I don't know what and, above all, how to...

I write to my husband that I'm fine.

Yes.

Beloved Franz,

I'm having a great time here in Bavaria.

I approach it very carefully.

But every day I have a little bit more confidence in myself.

Yesterday I went for my 1st long walk.

It was very nice.

The sun has conjured up a wonderful red complexion on my skin.

Today the countess and I want to go for another walk.

My body is gaining strength every day.

It gets a little better every day.

I will tell you about everything else.

Your Sisi.

See you tomorrow Avalon.

Who are you?

Count Grünne.

Thank you for coming.

I never thought we would see each other again.

You wouldn't believe how happy I am to see you.

What can I do for you?

It's about our stable manager.
- Linda Schwarz.

Countess Esterhazy has already reported to me.

Please gather everything together to relieve them.

You are the king's cousin.

Can you not obtain a pardon?

A new wind is blowing in Bavaria.

Unfortunately, King Ludwig no longer has much to say.

I will take care of it, Your Highness.

Count Grünne?

Yes?

Please also keep an eye on my mother.

She lied to the police.

She was not in Possenhofen at the time of the crime.

Do you think that they...

No.

But I suspect she's hiding something.

The Empress suspects,

that you are hiding something.

And then she asked him to keep an eye on you.

Thank you.

Not a word.

To no one.

Wilhelmine?

Highness?

Have a carriage hitched up
- Very well, Your Highness.

That's you.

Yes.

What is the price of your cooperation?

And now please take me to Georg Basselet's stud farm.

It is on the way to Holzkirchen.

And?

How did your mother take the fact that we were already engaged?

Has she fainted again?

At least I was able to tell her that you had broken off the engagement.

It's all haywire at home.

I'm starting to lose my head.

I am sorry.

Forgive me.

Ms. Mendel, on stage in 5 minutes.

Yes, I'm coming.

I was given the opportunity to become Minister of Justice.

Congratulations to you.

What's going on? You've always been waiting for a chance like this.

Yes, but to get the job...

So Ludwig, suggest to me that I...

...to marry the prime minister's daughter.

Katharina Maillinger.

I hope it's good for something.

Marry her.

Are you serious?

I have broken off the engagement, what should I say now?

That's the game.

Henriette, are you sure?- Yes.

I have to go to rehearsal.

What are you doing there?

I arrange a funeral for Linda's mother.

I hope you don't mind?

I hope you don't expect me to go there.

No, mom.

I was with Georg Basselet.

I asked him to withdraw from the race.

What about Possenhofen?

Everything here reminds me of your late father.

Perhaps a fresh start with you in Vienna would do me good.

And you can go home again.

Mom, this is my home, just like yours.

You're attached to this castle
- Basselet has already agreed.

I want our agreement back.

What did my mother offer you?

that you withdraw from this race?

She only told me about your condition.

I didn't know anything about the severity of your accident.
- I am fine.

It was questionable whether you would ever be able to walk again.

Well, obviously I can.

So what's the point?

It also seems to me that you are overestimating yourselves.

In what way?

You can't win against me.

What are you up to, Your Highness?

What will that be?

Let's see who is faster here.

For God's sake, no.

Come on, let's go.

Come on now, get dressed.

Let's go.

Stand still at last in God's name.

You're not used to not getting what you want, are you?

We had an agreement and you don't want to stick to it.

Because I protect you from yourself.

You want to take my family's home.

Why, what do you want with this lock?

That is none of your business.

You have chosen the lamest horse in the stable for your example.

I've never seen anyone as fast on it as you.

You can save your praise and give me back our race.

I'll think about it.

Highness.

There you are.

I was already worried about me?

No, that I have to eat alone with my mother.

Sophie Charlotte has barricaded herself in her room.

I'm counting on you.

Highness.

Are you all right?

Yes.

Can you please run me a bath?
- Yes, Your Highness.

There's something else.

There are rumors among the servants,

that the king Sophie Charlottenach the feast

pulled into the stablesand then...

I'm afraid that's the reason why she doesn't leave her room.

My God.

Have you spoken to anyone in my family about this?

Of course not, Your Highness.

Do you want to tell me what happened?

At the festival?- nothing.

Were you still alone with Ludwig that evening?

Someone has seen you.

In the stable
- No.

No. Oh no.

No, no, no, no.
- You can tell me anything.

I was just curious.

What is it like with a man?

Whether what mom says is true.

Whether he is a satyr.

Did he hurt you?

Yes, very.

He shouldn't have done that.

What do you mean?

He... He's not a satyr, if that's what you mean.

At least not for me.

He just dumped me.

You didn't... No!

He didn't want me.

That's why he doesn't get in touch anymore.

Maybe...

...he wanted to protect your honor.

Do you think so?

Oh.

Madame has settled down again.

So, before more rumors spread around the house,

you should hear it from my mouth.

I tried it on the evening of my party,

to unite with Ludwig.

Please get out.

How could you?

Save your words, mom.

He didn't want to and left.

Who knows about it?
- Some servant must have seen us.

Probably had nothing better to do.

If that makes the rounds, you know what that means.

Do you really want to marry him?

It doesn't matter anymore, she has to.
- Mom!

Let Sophie Charlotte answer this question.

Yes.

Where do you want to go?

To Ludwig.

I'm going to make your marriage a reality.

Ah, cousin.

Welcome.

What a wonderful surprise.

Can I give you...

...offer something to drink?

I have not yet received an answer from you.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I know that the democratic forces

on your neck, that's why you need me in the cabinet,

so that I have your back.- Yes, the Democrats.

I know what you're getting at.

What the Democrats can do, I have been able to do for a long time.

I ask for your undivided attention.

We vote.

Democratic.

Who is in favor of me marrying his little sister?

Hm. Like this.

Who is in favor of me looking for another one?

Ha.

Draw.

No one will ever vote against the king.
- You see!

It's a classic dilemma.

How should I make the right decision?

With all due respect, the decision is no longer yours.

You've met them,

when you kissed my sister in front of everyone.

May I come in?

Are you still sure?

that I should marry the other one?

Are these all the formalities of a noble marriage?

Oh, stop reading that.

I think I've done the biggest stupid thing ever.

Who can say that about themselves?

to have read the king the riot act?

Why did my sister have to choose him of all people?

Thank God we no longer want to get married.

I assume with an already disgraced commoner

the catalog would be a lot longer.

There would be no catalog at all.

I don't think this is such a bad idea.

Hm?- So we can have everything.

A wild relationship.

I mean career.

And you your ministerial post Family and children.

Hm.

Madame de Pompadour, MadameDu Barry, Francoise de Châlus.

I would be in good company.

These mistresses at least had something to say at court.

We are alone.

Have you been able to find out anything yet?

Unfortunately, all the evidence points to Linda's guilt.

The neighbor claims,

that Linda and her mother had argued a lot.

The police have the imprint of a woman's shoe

found in the victim's blood.

Size 39, which is Linda's size.

Damn.

There is something else.

You asked me to look after your mother.

She was in Munich yesterday, I don't know why.

And earlier today she was at the cemetery.

But not at your father's grave.

But another one.

The gravestone bears no inscription.

And nothing is listed in the cemetery register.

Do you want me to look into the matter further?

It would only be understandable to let the whole thing rest.

Please look into the matter.

I would like to know what kind of grave this is.

As you wish, Your Highness.

Faster, Avalon!

Ah.

You would have won by a hair's breadth, Your Highness.

He should actually beat the horse with ease.

But he doesn't want to.

Well, since the race was canceled anyway,

Wouldn't it be best to accept the situation?

And how was it with Ludwig?

He won't be able to avoid marrying you.

The only question is when he will finally realize that.

In other words, he doesn't really want me at all.

Hmm?

Louis, did he say that? No.

I even think he likes you
- really?

I know Ludwig from my childhood.

He is a difficult person,

You should marry someone who is decent to you.

He was decent
- he has a dark side to him.

I can imagine that this fascinates you,

but it won't make you happy.

These are the marriage candidates,

that are still available after your kiss.

Let me know who you choose.

In case you are wondering,

I also like to stay here longer as a rule.

So, have you made up your mind?

Will there be a race between us?

Oh.