They separated me from my mother, and now you take Alfonso from me.
Is this my penance for being queen?
Swear you had nothing to do with it.
What did the physicians say my brother, Pedro Girón died from?
- Natural causes. - What have they said of Alfonso's death?
Natural causes.
This eases your daughter's path to the throne.
Was it known he was king?
Your Majesty, the rebel band is weakened with Alfonso's death.
If we move now, we could have victory.
No, we're in mourning for my brother.
- I want to go to Arévalo. - The roads are dangerous.
Gonzalo and I will go alone.
The less people the less attention we'll get.
- Where's Alfonso? - Alfonso has died.
I need someone to help me.
I've thought about your nephew, Gutierre de Cárdenas.
If you really want to serve the queen
leave her retinue when we reach Ávila.
I want the child in your womb
I beg you!
I let Enrique reign
and when he dies, after a long life, I'll inherit his crown.
Enrique's followers won't accept you.
They'll want to see his daughter Juana on the throne.
You know her best but, is she really ready for what's coming her way?
Don't even think about doubting that.
Go to Guisando with your wife.
Without her your position is weaker.
- But Isabel-- - She doesn't have our negotiation skills.
We'll get peace, but not at any price.
None of us will go to Guisando, Beltrán.
I want to leave the court.
- You're abandoning me? - You leave me no other choice.
Hold on, friend. Hold on.
You can't leave now. It's all over.
I have with me the pope's permission to forgive all sins
and errors to those who've been part of this dispute.
- Gonzalo! - He won't hear you. He's slept for days.
- What's wrong? - He got hurt saving my life.
I wish that when Gonzalo gets better he's named chief of my personal guard.
Isabel.
You?
Send soldiers to find Juana and that bastard! And lock them up at the palace.
As you wish, Your Majesty.
We need your protection.
You'll never see a queen beg for help as I do now.
You're almost the only family I've got left.
Let's never argue again, Isabel.
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Episode 6
Whoever wants to know what's going on in Castile
read! And whoever can't read
ask the priest.
May all of Castile know, the Mendozas support Princess Juana.
I don't understand, Your Majesty. Why so many letters?
Why so many hugs?
Do you doubt my sincerity?
Forgive me, but we haven't moved forward in days!
Because there are those who don't want to do it.
Because you're as stubborn as a mule. Once you've made up your mind, it's set!
True, I'm not like you, who changes his mind and side as you please.
Let's set aside personal issues.
- Where were we? - That Isabel will marry who she chooses.
Can we know what's required from the chosen one?
Be of similar age, to have healthy children, to be of royal blood
and the marriage will not make Isabel leave Castile.
Good thing it's just that. I also thought you'd specify
hair color, height, and the size of his penis.
Excuse yourself, Pacheco. There's no need to be so rude.
Forgive the forms, Highness
but your wedding is a matter of the State
and the king's responsibility.
Nor the State or the king will sleep with or have children with whom I marry!
Forgive me.
I have matters to attend to. Let's continue this afternoon.
- Do you know where the queen is? - Yes.
Where is she? We must go get her and take her to Segovia.
I don't think we'll be able to.
She's under the Mendozas' protection at Buitrago
her and your daughter.
The Mendozas swear by their honor
to defend princess Juana's rights, the king's legitimate daughter
and reject Guisando's agreements because if the king doesn't keep his word
Castile has a bad king.
Take it easy, Highness.
These kinds of negotiations are never easy.
Easy? These negotiations are impossible.
Can't you see Enrique just wants to stall?
He'll gather forces and get a bigger and invincible army.
- He already has it. - We still have time.
We won't start a war again!
It's your decision, but let me tell you these negotiations will be worthless!
Don't be so pessimistic.
I actually have good news for you.
With Rome's approval, a friend of yours
will be sent to help me mediate this conflict.
Pierre de Peralta.
What news do you bring?
Relax, I was just leaving. I'll leave you to your secrets.
What's wrong?
Castile is filled with these wall posters.
The Mendozas reject King Enrique.
They're not only guarding his daughter, but the queen too.
Wasn't it agreed Fonseca would look after the queen at Alaejos?
That's right
and it was difficult to separate her from her daughter.
What's she doing with the Mendozas now?
Who are they protecting her from?
From the king
or they wouldn't reject him publicly or brag about having mother and daughter.
Cárdenas, I'd appreciate it if you'd go to Buitrago and find out what's going on.
I have the horse ready.
Kingdom of Aragon
Good luck in Castile, Peralta.
We need it.
So many fronts are killing us.
Don't worry, Your Majesty.
You'll soon hear the good news about the war against the Frenchman.
Fernando has won Rosellón's battle.
Yes, we'll need time and money to win this war.
We need Castile as our ally
but a settled Castile, not one lost in inside wars.
We share interests, family ties
- and borders. - You've said it.
So, since you're going, I'd like to give you an assignment.
Fernando!
I didn't expect you before nightfall.
I missed your scolding.
Come closer, son.
Are you hurt? You're walking differently. Are you limping?
Nothing, I fell from my horse in a skirmish.
Don't lie to me. Your voice seems weak, you're injured.
For a man with bad sight, you don't miss a thing.
Don't worry
the one who hurt me won't brag about it.
You're my army's captain, why fight like any soldier?
Because a good captain fights alongside his men.
The lost of a soldier is covered by another one.
But there's no substitute for Aragon's future king.
- Go rest. - Thank you, father.
Tell me about the other assignment you were talking about.
I want you to arrange my son's wedding in Castile.
We need an alliance that will cover our backs.
- Who do I ask Enrique for in marriage? - No, no.
You don't need to talk with him.
I want you to talk with Juan Pacheco.
I want to marry Fernando with his daughter Beatriz.
But she doesn't have royal blood.
We need to be beside the ones who rule. And the one who rules in Castile
is Pacheco.
When I was a little girl, I played with dolls, not soldiers.
In these times, it's better if your daughter gets used to soldiers.
It will be good for when she's queen.
If she becomes one, someday.
She will. You can be sure about that.
Don Diego.
I'll always be grateful for your support.
Keep your thanks for others.
I don't do this for you, but in spite of you.
My family has done more so your daughter will be queen
than you with your indecent behavior.
Sweetheart.
Let's go take a stroll, okay?
No, I want to keep playing, can I?
Of course.
Of course you can.
Wedding.
- You're talking about a wedding? - Yes, son. Yes.
Wouldn't you rather send me to a battle than to the altar?
There are many ways of winning wars, not only with a sword.
We need alliances.
France is a giant next to Aragon.
- David beat Goliath. - That seldom happens, or never.
How can you know if it was true or the writer's invention.
Son.
We need Castile on our side.
That's why you need to get married.
- And who's the chosen one? - Her name is Beatriz.
She's Juan Pacheco's daughter, the Marquis of Villena
the man who governs Castile.
Bad thing when a king doesn't rule over his kingdom.
I hope that his daughter is pretty.
You'll just need to have as many children as possible
and you've got experience in that.
Later, you can do as you please.
If you do it as a prince, what won't you do as king!
Thank you, gorgeous. Don't go too far.
Good evening to you.
It's not so good right now.
A stranger sits next to you only when he wants something.
True, but I doubt you'll find a stranger
who can be as generous as me.
You're not a sodomite, are you?
Relax, you're not my type.
I'm only interested in knowing if you do work for the Mendozas.
You'd better forget about me.
Won't you eat?
Thank you, Your Majesty, but I think better with an empty stomach.
And you should listen to your physicians
and eat with more frugality.
It's funny how at times you look after my health and others try to ruin it.
Where are you going?
Won't you welcome Aragon's envoy?
Do it for me. My health asks me to take a nap.
Tell me about your friend Peralta.
He's my friend, just like King Juan of Aragon.
What are you thinking about that's making you smile?
I'm thinking about the facts of life.
Did you know King Juan of Aragon wanted to marry you to his son Fernando?
- When? - When you were three years old.
I can see the tradition of marrying me without my consent is an old one.
He even asked the pope for a bull because you're cousins
but Rome didn't give the approval.
The pope likes to make things difficult in those matters.
Yes, it wasn't easy for Enrique either to get the bull to marry Queen Juana.
- Who's your cousin too. - The pope must have had his reasons.
Especially economic ones.
Ask Véneris who always gets a cut out of it.
It isn't a bad idea.
There's Peralta.
Welcome!
Eminence.
- Peralta. - Aragon's king sends his regards.
Give him mine when you see him.
If you get out of this negotiation's tedium alive.
Let me introduce you to Doña Isabel de Castile.
At your feet, Highness.
I've heard good things about you.
- Don Gonzalo-- - Let's not tire our guest with introductions.
He probably wants to eat and rest after his trip.
I'd like nothing more.
Come with me.
It seems Peralta is better friends with your nephew than you.
I need a glass of wine.
I'd better go with him. I don't want to see what he's like after some wine.
We need to talk, Véneris.
You want my daughter to marry Fernando de Aragon?
You seemed surprised.
No.
I'm thinking of what you'll want in exchange.
And it can't be small for a king to marry his son to a Marquis' daughter.
I see you don't go around the bushes.
Let me guess
you want me to make sure Castile never allies with France.
That would surround Aragon with enemies.
Could you get that from your king?
I get what I want from Enrique.
What about military support?
- If Aragon's king pays for the wedding. - You can count on it.
Then lets toast to Fernando and my daughter.
- You'll want to meet the bride. - Of course.
But as discreetly as possible.
I'd like for the wedding negotiations to be kept secret.
No one can keep a secret like me.
I've heard it wasn't easy to get the pope to agree to Enrique and Juana's marriage.
Why are you so interested in that matter, Chacón?
Because the Vatican's aisles are crooked, and you know what goes on in them.
You flatter me with your words.
Tell me about that bull.
Give me a reason to do it.
How much would it cost to know?
Paying me more than Pacheco.
I've had it with his manners.
The future belongs to Isabel, and I swear she won't forget about you.
The future is always uncertain.
- Make me an offer. - You'll have it by tonight.
I want it signed by Isabel herself.
You'll get what you want!
Our hands and feet are tied if we don't get a good chance.
All these years of effort would have been pointless.
Tell me about that bull.
The pope never signed it.
But then?
Enrique's marriage is illegal.
It wouldn't matter if the girl is his daughter or not, she couldn't inherit his crown.
If it was found out.
There have been three popes since he got married
how can it still be secret?
Why do you think Enrique is the Christian king who pays Rome the most?
It's not because of his faith, I assure you.
Castile gives Rome generous amounts
to the war against the unfaithful.
Have you heard lately of any battles against the Moorish?
Enrique pays for silence
and Rome builds palaces with Castile's gold.
- Are you sure we're not lost? - We have to go around.
If the guard sees us, we're ruined.
And we aren't exactly going to the palace.
Where are we going then?
To a clearing where the lady usually walks at this time of day.
We're here.
See with your own eyes what I told you about.
I'd like to speak about the bull in front of him.
Let's wait for Cárdenas' news from Buitrago.
The more we have, the better.
- So it will be. - And two important things.
First, don't say what we know in public. It would be disrespectful to him.
He's the king. If you humiliate him, he'll get back at you some day.
And the second thing?
Never corner him. When the weakest enemy has no way out
he can kill you out of desperation.
Sit down. Sit, I beg you.
You're up early.
Let's begin. Who'll speak first?
With your permission, Your Majesty, you know we're here for Isabel's wish
to be the crown's heiress.
That's the condition to prevent war.
Do you accept this?
- We do. - Since you agree that Isabel can
succeed you if you marry her with a foreign king or prince
that would take her far from Castile.
That's not our concern. Every wife must be loyal to her husband.
As a wife, I'll obey my husband.
As a mother, I'll look over my children.
But as queen, I won't obey anyone.
With your permission, Your Majesty.
- Is it time? - By God, it is.
Can we continue?
Yes, we will
but the king and I alone.
Why?
It's in your best interest, Your Majesty.
You know. What?
What do you know, Isabel? What, what? What do you know? What?
That your wife is expecting another man's child.
It will be difficult to keep stating you're Juanita's father.
It took your wife seven years to get pregnant with you.
And look at how quickly she did with someone else.
You also doubt I'm her father.
Only you, your wife, and God know that, and I won't get in such private matters.
For not wanting to get into it, you sure can talk about it.
I beg you, I beg you to stop disrespecting my honor.
I don't disrespect your honor.
I want to save it.
You're the king and deserve my respect.
Since you respect me, tell me
how will you keep my honor safe?
Because in the document we'll sign, nothing will be said of your paternity.
What about the one that will say that the Holy Ghost got my wife pregnant!
No.
Your marriage with Juana de Avis is null.
Because you didn't have a bull allowing it because you're cousins.
Legally, your marriage doesn't exist.
Legally, Juanita can't be your heiress.
Your honor and manliness will be safe from rumors.
I decided not to continue this war
because as you, I don't like to use death to be queen.
I believed your loving words when our brother Alfonso died.
They were true.
I know, I know.
As much as mine
when I wished you a long life as king.
I'll support you in everything
but now it's your turn to support me.
What do you want?
Nothing you don't know about and wouldn't be fair.
The agreements we'll sign will say I'm Asturias' princess
and as such your direct heiress.
It will state that if we start war between us
I'll lose that right.
And it will be countersigned by Castile's courts
which will be summoned as soon as possible.
It will also say that Queen Juana will leave Castile and return to Portugal.
All the sorrows she's caused you and I, deserve that journey.
It will say you'll suggest who will be my husband
but that I'll marry who I want from the ones you suggest.
Because I'll never leave Castile
the land I was born in
and where I'll die
the land that I love.
The agreements have been signed.
Long live the king!
- Long live! - Long live Castile!
- Long live! - Long live Asturias' princess!
Long live!
- Bad news? - The worst.
Isabel is on her way to Ocaña, the court's new seat.
Recognized by the king as his heiress.
Enrique has given in.
- As always. - Yes.
But he didn't choose his enemy wisely this time.
He won't have my army or loyalty.
Let's see how long he can manage.
You have a nice palace, Cárdenas.
It's your house now, Highness.
No, this is just a golden cage.
Enrique will still be making the decisions in Segovia or Madrid.
- Don't be pessimistic, Carrillo. - I am.
Sooner or later Enrique and Pacheco will betray you.
Remember these words when it happens
because I won't be here to tell you 'I told you so.'
- You're leaving us? - That's right.
Why are you leaving now? The courts will soon ratify me
as Asturias' princess and heiress to the crown.
They've given us people to collect taxes in cities and towns.
Keep on with your dreams, ma'am
and if something threatens you, let me know.
I'll be at my palace in Yepes, just 14 miles from here.
So we can still count on you?
I won't let anything happen to Isabel, as it did to her brother, Alfonso.
Isabel is Castile's last hope.
But let me warn you
if I come back it will be because of a serious matter
and if that happens, the game rules will change.
We'll do what I decide.
Wait
you'll leave without even hugging me?
You haven't eaten a thing.
Why does it matter whether I eat or not!
Can't a king even decide if he wants to eat or not?
Leave, both of you.
Your Majesty, we must make plans for the future.
But perhaps it would be better to discuss it in private.
What are you saying?
Everybody knows your wife is Isabel's best friend.
Yes, that's true.
As true as my loyalty to the king.
I trust Cabrera, Pacheco. Speak freely.
First, we need to earn Mendoza's trust back.
Let them know we think like them.
- That your daughter's future is first. - And then?
Get Isabel out of Castile. She's a threat to you.
And I have a plan to get both things.
A plan which needs tact, time, and discretion.
What I say here can't leave this room.
I swear it for my life.
And I swear for yours, that I hope so.
I'm so happy everything turned out fine.
Me too.
No one could tell. You're gloomier than Our Lady of Sorrows.
It's been a tough day.
Come here.
Won't you greet your son?
Or daughter.
I don't care what it is.
I only dream it will be born fine.
It's wonderful to think Isabel will be its queen.
I hope it will be that way.
It will. How can you doubt it?
You still don't worry about being excommunicated for being an alchemist.
By God, Peralta, I'm Toledo's Archbishop.
Taste this.
- What's in it? - You don't want to know
but trust me.
It will give you impressive strength.
It will help you on your non-stop journey to Segovia.
Then the horse will need it more than me.
I'm sorry for what happened, Carrillo.
It's hard to keep secrets from a friend of Aragon like you.
You don't need to say anything.
Between men of their word like us
it's better to be silent than to lie. Besides
- I'm retired for the time being. - You, retired?
I can't believe it. What about Isabel?
Isabel is like clay. She needs to be molded into a good vase.
Enrique and Pacheco are playing with her.
Isabel doesn't know it, but she'll need me soon.
Can I give you some friendly advice?
I don't know what strange business you have with my nephew, Pacheco, but
be careful, never trust him.
- Can't you see I'm busy? - No, no, I was leaving.
So this potion gives strength
I can imagine what you want it for.
- Good luck. - The same to you, my friend.
What are you waiting for?
I'll be queen?
Future queen of Aragon's crown.
Yes! Yes!
So, I'll give my king the news.
- If there's something you want to know? - May I?
- Ask, my dear. Don't worry. - Thank you.
Is Fernando as brave and handsome a man as they say?
- He is. - I'd like to go out and tell everyone!
If you want to be queen, you must be discreet, darling.
I know father, it was just a saying.
You know I always obey you.
If to be queen I have to remain silent
I'd be a fool if I didn't stay quiet.
Thank you, darling.
Leave us alone. We need to talk.
Forgive my daughter's familiarity.
She's a lively young woman.
Don't worry, I'd probably react the same if I was told I would reign.
What steps should we follow now?
I'll leave for Aragon today to share the good news.
I'll have the wedding agreements written down
and I'll personally bring them in due time.
- When will that be? - As soon as the war with France lets us.
But you have my word. This wedding will take place.
It's the king of Aragon's wish.
You'll try to marry Isabel to Alfonso of Portugal?
- Again? - That's right, Excellency.
And how will you convince him?
Offering him another wedding at the same time.
His son's Don Joao with Princess Juana.
That way we'd guarantee my daughter would be Portugal's queen.
And if Alfonso and Isabel wouldn't have any children
my first grandchild would become king of Castile and Portugal.
And Juanita, both kingdoms' Queen Mother.
Isabel has refused once to marry Alfonso. How will you get her to agree this time?
We'll delay the courts until we're certain Alfonso of Portugal will agree.
And in those courts, what will be voted won't be her confirmation as Asturias' princess
but her wedding with Portugal's king.
And I assure you it will be agreed to.
War has impoverished Castilians.
They'll be happy with a tax reduction, and once it's granted
they'll accept anything I propose.
If she refuses this time
Isabel wouldn't be disobeying me
but the people represented in the courts. She'll be on her own
- with no support. - Isabel will only have two choices
to marry Portugal's king or be nothing.
Mmm.
Do we have your support, Mendoza?
Yes, you'll have it.
When I see Isabel and Alfonso of Portugal go into the same bedroom
which I doubt.
I expected more from you.
And I've expected more from Your Majesty for a while.
I told you, you were making a mistake and you didn't listen. Despite
that, I was always loyal, until you negotiated with Isabel
after making us swear we'd defend your daughter.
And a Mendoza never swears in vain!
Make your plans true, and I'll support you.
Until then, I only promise not to show belligerency to the crown
and of course keep defending your daughter
who by the way is expecting you.
Come with me.
What are you doing here? I forbade you to come.
I need to talk with you.
- No, no. Get her out of my way! - Enrique.
Enrique, please.
- Get her out of my way! - Enrique!
Please, listen to me. Enrique, please!
Enrique, please. Listen to me! Please!
Ma'am, you have a wonderful figure.
Beatriz! Oh!
What a joy!
- Are you? - Pregnant and happy.
We have so much to talk about!
You can leave.
Congratulations, I know of all your successes through my husband.
It hasn't been easy.
Sometimes, understanding my brother can be very difficult
It's as if he's two different people in the same body.
They say those are the consequences of politics.
Be careful, so it won't happen to you.
I'll always be the same. But let's talk of something else.
From now on, we'll see more of each other, I swear.
Do you remember our games in Arévalo?
When I'm sad, I think about them to cheer me up.
Once the courts have passed, we could go together to Arévalo.
I'd like nothing more than to present my child to your lady mother.
And I to see her again.
Tell me, how's it going with Chacón?
Is he as grumpy as usual?
When needed, yes. But nothing of this would be possible without him.
And Gonzalo? That handsome guy who was your brother's page?
Did something happen to him?
He was gravely injured, but thankfully he survived and is recovering in Ávila.
That's good news. Why does they make you sad then?
Because you're right in that politics
causes extraordinary reactions in people.
Few people have been as caring as him, and there are few I care for as I do him.
And I hadn't remembered about him until you asked.
Esteemed Gonzalo
forgive how late this letter comes to you.
I could tell you court demands a lot of work
but none is enough to forgive the oversight
of one who has served and helped me so well.
I hope you get better as soon as possible.
When that happens, I want you by my side
because I miss you.
Because I want, the day my dreams come true
for you to be at my side.
Stop with the mystery. Is she beautiful or not?
Well, she doesn't posses a delicate beauty
but she's agreeable.
- Strong. - Dumb.
No, he said strong. Don't misinterpret his words.
- How are her hips? Good. - Wide.
With your aim and her hips, she'll bare good children.
And besides being strong and having wide hips
is there anything interesting about her?
I thought she's a willing and dedicated young woman.
And she's Castile's most powerful man's daughter. Enough.
Yes, enough. Forgive me. I'm not hungry.
You're priceless as a matchmaker.
I'm sorry.
I've never seen your son like this.
Neither have I. And I know the reason.
I know of his many mistresses, and I've never been worried.
They were women of one night, a week mostly.
Not now, he's been with that Aldonza for a while.
- Do you know her? - She's a noble Catalonian.
- From Cervera. - Is she good looking?
She is.
She must be more than good looking, or she wouldn't be a threat to our plans.
Calm down. when your father proposes it, he must have his reasons.
To marry a woman who doesn't even have kings' blood.
He's afraid of France. I'll have to take care of keeping the French at bay.
I'd rather know you're married than dead in battle.
- How can you be so sweet? - Don't be so sure about it.
- I also have a temper. - I know, I know.
Ocaña, months later
- Thank you. Get those wounds looked at. - Thank you.
Let me guess. Another beaten collector.
True, another who's collected bumps instead of coins.
Each of the three cities the king gave you usufruct
- only one pays. - What's going on?
From what I've heard, some haven't even got the letter ordering payment.
- But the king sent it months ago! - And what's worse
others have gotten this.
This poor man brought it.
Orders from Segovia to not pay our collectors?
He isn't summoning the courts to ratify me as Asturias' princess.
His wife Juana is still in Castile and he has us in poverty.
- He's not keeping his word. - This is Pacheco's doing.
The king signed the Guisando agreements!
And he has to keep his word, with or without Pacheco.
- Arrange for a meeting with him. - Yes, Highness.
What are they up to now?
I'm sorry it took you months to set up this meeting.
My African domains needed my attention.
Thank you for your apologies, but they're not necessary.
As king, you decide when and with whom to share your time.
What do you think of our offer?
Interesting, I won't deny it.
But your king has made me look like a fool once before.
To be looked down on by that girl.
It won't happen again. I swear it.
I admire you. You're tenacious and ambitious. You never consider anything lost.
And you're daring.
You didn't mind traveling here, even knowing you'd hear my complaints.
The occasion was worth the risk.
Do you accept?
I need time to think.
Leave for Castile.
I'll send a messenger with my answer.
You can leave.
- As you wish, Majesty. - By the way, Pacheco
how's my sister?
I'm worried. The last time I saw her on that disastrous day
she was extremely thin.
Don't worry, she's gained some weight.
What's wrong with Mom?
Nothing, beautiful.
Don't worry, darling.
Don't worry.
There.
It's all over.
Congratulations.
He's a strong boy, just like his mother.
How is she?
As good as a woman can be after giving birth.
Don't worry.
- There's another one coming! - Another one?
I have it on.
- It suits him well. - Perfect.
As if he's always been Sicily's king.
If I had to wear this always
- my eyebrows would be at my knees. - Calm down.
You don't need to wear it every day.
Being king is in your heart and head
not in what you wear on top of it.
I know. You're my example.
Sicily's king.
- Can I hug you? - I command you!
You can still order me while I'm not king.
We'll talk face-to-face later.
Thank you, father.
What for? You deserve it.
You're my son, my best captain, even my guide when needed.
Go enjoy the days you've got left as prince
with that friend of yours.
You're an old fox, Majesty.
Older than a fox and as blind as a bat.
But I'm no fool.
I had to give something to my son in exchange for a forced wedding.
And you encourage him to have a good time with Aldonza.
- Weren't you worried? - I know my son.
If you forbid him something, he'll work harder to get it.
Have you sent Pacheco a message with the news?
Yes, Majesty.
You must ask for permission before entering, my daughter.
I'm sorry, I couldn't help it, Father.
I'm nervous to know about my wedding.
What have I told you?
In times of bad news, show your best smile.
And in good times, conceal your joy.
You need to learn to control your emotions.
When you show yours, you're weak in front of your enemy.
Is it a time of good or bad news?
Take a seat.
This message just arrived from Aragon.
You're not marrying a prince anymore.
No?
What is it?
- What's with that face? - Forgive me.
But I was so excited.
You're not marrying a prince because you're marrying a king.
Fernando will be named king of Sicily.
Forgive me for not controlling myself, but, it's just that I'm so happy!
I'm very happy too, dear.
Cry, laugh, do as you please because you'll be queen.
And a queen can allow herself everything.
Hasn't Portugal's answer arrived today, either?
It will arrive, and it will be good.
He's making us wait to show us his pride.
I hope so. Isabel is getting impatient.
And that worries you? She should be the one worrying.
What's got you so optimistic today? I've never seen you with that smile.
Because I know our plans will all be accomplished.
Excuse me, Majesty, news from Portugal.
Give them to me. Leave us, go.
King Alfonso has accepted our offer.
He won't come, but he'll send a committee with full authority
They'll be here in a month. Make sure they need nothing, Cabrera.
They'll need for nothing, Majesty.
Perfect, I told you.
It's time to call the courts.
I don't get it.
He hasn't kept his word in months.
He doesn't even answer our request to meet with him.
And now he calls the courts immediately.
My brother the king is fickle and forgetful.
If it was only Enrique, it would be normal, but having Pacheco with him
I always suspect the worst.
Let's not be pessimistic.
Step by step, we're on the road to what we wanted.
And when the courts proclaim me princess heiress
all of this will be but a bad memory.
What are you doing?
I'm leaving for Ocaña, where I'm supposed to be, with Isabel.
She named me captain of her guard.
Let me go with you.
I want to be your guard. I'm but one, but it's more than none.
Besides, something tells me a great adventure is waiting for us.
You read too many chivalry books.
Maybe we'll even inspire one.
I'd waste more time talking you out of it than walking to Ocaña
- right? - Don't even doubt it.
Very well.
Tomorrow there are Castilian Courts. Isabel will be confirmed as Asturias' princess.
I want to see her joy with my own eyes.
Ocaña's Courts
They've talked about sheep, the price of bread
punishment to road thieves, but nothing about us.
Let's wait.
Is something wrong?
They're up to something. I know it, and I should have seen it sooner.
I take the word
to announce by the grace of Our Majesty, the king, taxes will be reduced by a third.
He wants to have everyone happy.
Yes, soon, they'll be asking for something, you'll see.
Thank you, Castilians.
Don't take it as a gift but as recognition.
I do it to give you something back for the war's losses.
A war that came to an end thanks to my sister Isabel's dialogue and respect.
It seems it's our time.
Speaking of her, a key piece in our future is the last topic of this session.
I'm glad to inform everyone here
the proposition of marrying Doña Isabel
with his Majesty Don Alfonso, Portugal's king.
We ask of your approval for this engagement through a hand count.
They've tricked us!
They've deceived us all this time!
Carrillo was right.
How could we have been fooled? I want to see the king right now!
It won't be possible. He left as soon as the Courts ended.
- What do we do now? - It's complicated.
What's been approved in courts has to be obeyed.
I'll do it, don't doubt it.
I've already said no to the Portuguese and this time will make two.
It won't be that easy. They've been very clever.
- Explain yourself. - The first time you refused to marry him
you disobeyed the king's order.
- And now? - You'd disobeyed the people of the courts
and the people is your strength. If you refuse
your image would be that of a willful woman who puts her interest before all.
And all we've fought for and suffered until now will be for nothing?
It seems like a bad dream where this happens again and again.
No! I won't get married.
And I'll explain to the people what happened. Cárdenas.
- Highness. - Write to the king saying I won't accept
according to Guisando's agreements, which state that
I must accept the candidate the king has proposed.
- I'll do as you say, Highness. - Do it now!
Highness, you have a visitor.
Who wants to see me now?
- Highness. - Gonzalo!
When will we see the bride, Doña Isabel?
Soon, soon. Don't worry.
I expected to see her in this reception.
- Is there a problem? - No.
No, it's all been discussed and Princess
Isabel is willing to fulfill our agreement with Portugal.
I'm glad to hear that.
Especially after the last time with his Majesty, the king Portugal.
The palace's steward will show you to your rooms.
You probably need to rest for a while.
Tonight we'll lavish you as you deserve.
Thank you, Majesty.
But before we leave, I'll tell you
you have seven days to arrange this wedding.
After that time, I have orders to return to Portugal.
I don't think we'll need to wait that long, Excellency.
I hope so, and so does my king.
He ordered me to give you this letter, so you'll understand his urgency.
I'll leave you, so you can read it calmly.
Remember, seven days.
When you please.
The king of Portugal says that if we insult his honor again
the next time he returns to Castile it will be with his army.
Mendoza was right. Isabel wouldn't be so easy.
Damn Guisando agreements. Why did I sign them!
A king commands, he doesn't yield!
And I've given in to too many things lately.
She'll accept the wedding, I'm sure. But before that
I need a favor from you.
Summon Chacón and Cárdenas.
Offer to meet with them as a reply to your sister's letter.
Say you'd rather talk to them than with Isabel.
- There's no time to negotiate, Pacheco. - There won't be any.
When they arrive at Segovia, order their arrest.
Carrillo abandoned them a while ago
and I need to be alone with Isabel.
Be aware that I'll use force if necessary.
Do what you have to do.
I'll go with you. I can tell them myself I won't get married.
Isabel, I beg you. The king asks Cárdenas and me
and you know I'll support you, but if he wants to help, we can't refuse.
- There's nothing to lose. - Yes, there is.
We can't allow the Guisando agreements to be forgotten.
Remind him all that he signed.
- I will, don't worry. - And if he's doing it for his daughter
tell him she'll never be Castile's queen.
I'll beg the pope, if necessary, to show there was no bull.
- It's justice. - Rome moves on other things.
Yes.
It seems they sometimes forget Jesus kicked the merchants from the temple.
What do we do, Isabel?
Go in my name.
And don't give in to anything.
Hunting?
The king is hunting?
- We should return to Ocaña, right now. - I'm sorry.
But that's not possible. Take them away.
- What's going on here? - Don't make it harder on me, Excellency.
Pacheco, right?
Why are two soldiers guarding Chacón and Cárdenas?
I need to tell you a secret.
Maybe
our son won't see Isabel rule.
Move, prisoners!
Come on, move!
Move!
Excellency, the palace is under siege.
- Let's go. - Follow me!
Get up! Come on!
Apprehend every armed man.
Marquis.
What are you doing here?
A courtesy visit.
I have a message from the king.
I'm glad to see you healthy.
It's an honor when Villena's Marquis worries for a simple soldier.
- Now if you'll excuse me. - Of course.
Apprehend him.
Surrender.
- Don't even think about it. - Help!
Your sword, quickly. We need to get out of here.
- Sign your wedding's consent. - Don't dream about it.
I won't leave without your signature.
If you haven't by tomorrow, I'll lock you in the tower at Segovia's Alcázar.
I'll throw you from there if needed.
- You wouldn't go that far. - No one will know. Your mother is crazy
and her daughter could be too.
And crazy people do strange things when they're out of their minds.
Tomorrow morning, that's the limit.
Pacheco and his men have taken the palace.
- We have no chance to win. - The important thing is to save Isabel.
Only Carrillo can help us.
Stop! Guards!
Leave, Isabel needs you.
It's time, run!
Run!
What are you waiting for, bastard?
Isabel was right.
Carrillo is the only one who thought this could happen.
Don't trouble yourself.
The important thing is to learn from mistakes and fix them.
We won't be able to fix them when we get out of here.
I've failed, Cárdenas! I swore to protect Isabel and Alfonso
and I've lost them both!
Save your energy for better thoughts,
- As Isabel always says, God is on our side. - I hope.
But I swear that if we get out of this
there will be no mercy for Pacheco.
Eminence!
Let him in.
- What is it? - Pacheco is at Ocaña with the royal guard.
They have Isabel hostage.
- And Chacón and Cárdenas? - At Segovia with the king.
- I knew this would happen. - We must go help them, Eminence.
Yes and we won't go alone, I swear.
Get your arms ready!
You're going to sign it!
I didn't hear you.
I won't sign it.
You've wanted it.
You'll spend the rest of your days in jail.
And I'll assure you they won't be a lot.
Don't think about it, or you'll be dead men.
Are you all right?
What are you doing here?
Negotiate but my way.
You're wrong, Chacón and Isabel will betray you.
We'll see about that.
Go to Segovia with those two guards. They're the only two left alive.
And tell Enrique to free Chacón and Cárdenas.
And if he threatens Isabel again, I'll lead my army to wherever he might be
and I won't care if he's king, I'll make him pay for all the harm he's inflicted on her.
I told you it wouldn't be that simple.
Isn't Pacheco coming?
- I'd love to talk to him about what happened. - No.
He went to see off the Portuguese committee
Well done. Since he couldn't do what he was supposed to
let him endure the unpleasant time.
Decisions must be taken.
Things can't go on like this.
Or Castile will be the world's laughing joke. You can't
humiliate a king, much less twice, as we've done with Alfonso.
You should worry more about Castile's king than Portugal's.
I've been worried for a long time, but sometimes I think it's useless.
Especially if you keep putting your trust in a man like Pacheco.
Will you turn your back on me again?
I will, if one key condition isn't met.
Tell me, what is it?
Defend your daughter's
right as your heiress.
But that would mean starting a war again.
No, not necessarily.
The king of France is looking for a wife for his brother, Guyena's Duke.
He's around the same age as Isabel.
Isn't that one of her conditions for her possible suitors?
Let's play along with her then.
King Louis would be thrilled to have a Castilian as a sister-in-law.
It would be the best way to win the war against Aragon
chocking King Juan from the north and south.
And if Isabel refuses again?
If she refuses again
you should still promise the King of France
that our armies will fight next to his against Aragon.
In exchange, he'd send us his to finish off Isabel and her people.
I signed an agreement with her to avoid a war, and we'll have two. Bad idea.
But necessary.
You've seen what agreements and talks have gotten you.
Listen to me
and Isabel will soon be an anecdote.
All right.
One more thing, Don Diego.
Has my wife given birth yet?
Yes, sir.
She had twins.
- Can I ask you a favor? - You don't need to tell me.
As soon as I get to Buitrago
I'll kick her out of my house.
Come in.
Excuse me, Highness.
There's someone who wants to see you.
There you have her, thanks to your handlings.
- I don't know why I let you in. - Because I'm the king!
Yes, and I pray each day for you to stop being king.
Calm down, Carrillo. Leave us alone.
- No, Highness. - I beg you.
What do you want?
I come to offer a solution to all our problems.
Is it Pacheco's idea?
- Because if it is-- - No, no, it was Mendoza's
and mine.
Speak.
You want a husband your own age. I have the perfect candidate.
He's only two years older than you.
- Who is it? - Guyena's Duke.
The king of France's brother.
You want me far from Castile?
No.
You just accept the wedding.
I'll make sure you can keep a house in Castile.
Can I trust you?
Because I'm tired of you never keeping your word.
You, you'll see who you want to trust.
Your King's word, or the word of those guiding you.
Do you think Chacón and Carrillo work for you out of devotion?
They're waiting for you to get power, and then they'll want their reward.
Let me rest. I beg you.
All right.
Rest.
I'll leave things clear.
You can believe what I say or not believe and keep fighting
but France is a strong kingdom
that would help me fight and win the war out of your refusal!
Get out, Enrique.
All right, I'll go.
You'll see how more men should die for your ambition.
- Is something wrong? - Not at the moment.
Highness, Chacón and Cárdenas are here.
I want to see Isabel!
Not before you listen to me.
I'm listening.
When I left for Yepes, I told you that if I had to come back urgently
the rules of the game would change.
- Do you remember that? - Yes.
And you agree it must be that way.
- Yes. - All right.
I'll tell you what you'll do.
You'll stay here at Ocaña with Isabel.
I'll leave my best men to protect you.
And don't negotiate anything with no one until I come back.
- What will you do? - I'm going on a trip.
- Where to? - To where our problems can be solved.
They want to marry Isabel with Guyena's Duke?
That's right, and you know what that means for Aragon's interests.
How come we didn't know anything?
- Pacheco hasn't mentioned it. - I told you not to trust him.
Tell me, Majesty.
What agreements did you have with my nephew?
I think that our friendship and the information I bring
deserves an answer to my question.
We were negotiating Fernando's wedding to his daughter.
With Beatriz?
Don't fool yourselves.
There's a better candidate than her to be Fernando's wife.
- Who? - Isabel.
She has kings' blood, she's Fernando's age
and she'll end up wearing Castile's crown on her head.
You're very sure about it.
I swear for life, Isabel will be queen.
- What do you think, Peralta? - I liked what I saw of her.
She has character and determination.
And your son will like her much more than Beatriz, for sure.
Think about it, Majesty.
You help my cause, and I'll help yours.
Soon Castile and Aragon will share monarchs
as we've always dreamt of.
Beatriz Pacheco might be the present, but
Isabel is the future.
A few days ago, troops were spotted coming into Castile.
- This can't go on, I'm out of patience! - I'm a man
a king! And I'll hold onto a burning nail to remain as one.
I can't carry on with more death.
There have always been and will be wars.
The war isn't the important thing, but that the cause be just
and yours is.
Carrillo will be to Isabel what Pacheco is to Enrique.
- You're Aragon's king. - I'm the king of a poor kingdom, son.
- That's why we need this wedding. - Do you like it, Father?
Do you accept Fernando as your husband?
Do you still want to marry my daughter with Fernando?
I ask you for Aragon, win that woman.
Don't worry, Isabel will be my wife.
Isabel and Fernando are cousins. We'll need the pope's approval.
Step by step, Peralta.
That's Guyena's Duke in person.
- You're exaggerating. - Carrillo's right, Fernando is the best choice.
I hope you enjoy it as much with Isabel as with me.
Tell me you bring good news!
The French representative sets a date to negotiate the wedding with Isabel.
- When? - If there's a risk to take, I'll take it.
- It must be soon. - Now's the time then.
To swear by God in vain and lie to her best friend, are two things
Isabel is incapable of doing.
Do you swear by God to marry Guyena's Duke?
Show me the right path, God all mighty
so I'll make the right choice.
My God, she's only a girl!
She's a damn girl, who's doing what she wants with all of us!
I request an order to arrest her at Madrigal.
- Granted. - We're leaving for Madrigal, now!
Where is she?
- She's gone! - Gone? Where?
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