To reassert her dominance over Narcisse after his dalliance with Lola, Catherine serves him a "gift": a gourmet dinner that she later reveals was made from his beloved stallion.
Mary and Francis must set aside their personal grievances to confront the extent of Condé’s betrayal. It is revealed that Condé, backed by Queen Elizabeth, seeks the French throne. [S2E21] The Siege
In a shocking twist, Mary flees to Condé’s camp, claiming she is pregnant with his child and seeking his protection—a high-stakes ruse intended to stop the bloodshed. To reassert her dominance over Narcisse after his