They won't even look at us.
I think we can get their attention.
You must be pleased with yourself.
Why is that?
The British surrendered. You got what you paid for.
Or should I say, what you ransacked the treasury for.
As if you had nothing to do with it.
I'm not playing with toy soldiers halfway across the world.
I just count the money.
You told the king it wouldn't cost a sou.
But you're the one who spent it.
Your point?
You think this America of yours will turn a profit?
And all that gold flows back to France?
It's a reasonable bet.
What if you're wrong?
What if the Americans and the British make their own deal and cut us out of it?
- They can do nothing without our consent. - Oh, really?
Is that what you'd do if you could get away with it?
You're a sly little conniver, Necker.
And you're not?
This country could go bankrupt, you know.
That wouldn't turn out well.
For either of us.
Very well, gentlemen. Let's get this meeting over with.
I'm telling you Beaumarchais was in the audience.
- I didn't notice him. - He left before the last scene.
Then he can go fuck himself.
You think he came to see you?
Why not? I'm the only one in this company with any talent.
And I'm the king's ball sack.
I BOW BEFORE MY QUEEN.
TINCTURE OF ARSENIC
Odette, you have a visitor.
Just a moment.
What a gentleman.
I'd hardly recognize you.
You got the flowers?
Are they from you?
How kind.
It's nothing compared to what you deserve.
It's very sweet. And you're very sweet to give them to me.
I'd give you the world if that's what you wanted.
What would I do with such a gift?
Anything you'd like.
I think about you all the time.
I can't possibly be worth it.
What about you?
Do you think about me?
Now, you need to listen.
Someone's coming here and we'll need to be alone.
Do you understand?
What if I don't like that?
You could challenge him to a duel.
But I'd be very unhappy if you lost.
I wouldn't lose.
That would be even worse.
What do you mean?
Monsieur Beaumarchais was here tonight.
He couldn't stop raving about my performance.
I invited him to visit.
There's a part in his new play, and...
You don't want to spoil that for me, do you?
When can I see you?
Later. Yes?
It's me.
- Are you ill? - I felt sick. That's all.
- I'll fetch a doctor. - No reason.
You're cold.
I'm fine.
Tell me what's wrong.
It's not serious. Just something I needed to take care of.
What does that mean? Tell me.
She means she's not ready to give up the ingenue roles just yet.
Was it mine?
I'm tired.
Young sir. The bet is to you.
You and me, eh?
How's that?
Till the last candle gutters out.
What?
I've watched the queen play this at Versailles.
We're graced with royalty.
The losing card.
I took you for quality the moment I saw you.
I said to myself, here's a man who knows how to appreciate--
The winning card.
We're all fortune's fools, eh?
You bet the jack.
What?
You bet the jack.
Not the 10.
You're mistaken.
You moved your tokens.
How did I do that?
You want to think about what you do next.
So do you.
- Count Artois. - It's the king's brother.
He fixes a horsehair to the bottom token.
And while he's talking, he slides his stack over.
Isn't that so?
You can't blame a man for trying, Your Grace.
The other pocket.
Go away.
What's all that horseshit about you and my sister-in-law?
It's true.
I was in Versailles with my grandfather.
And who's he?
That's right.
You're Lafayette's little monkey.
I'm not anybody's anything.
And now the great hero is off fighting for freedom again.
How absolutely fucking noble.
Good riddance to him.
And you do what, exactly?
Whore, drink, gamble...
Very good.
We have interests in common.
Come along.
We'll find something or other for you.
What do you want?
I'm here to serve the Count of Artois.
Says who?
Through there.
Get on with it.
Whose man are you?
I serve the Count of Artois.
He serves the Count of Artois!
Who do you serve?
Let's go! Step lively, you miserable squirrels!
Get these delivered!
Hurry! Do this quickly!
- Sir, please! - Please, sir. Please.
There.
Marie, you'll have to wash this sheet again.
And Louison, you can take--
Well, don't just stand there.
I'm not going to beg you.
Do you intend to keep throwing knives at each other?
What would you have me do?
I've already bathed him and changed the sheets. Let's get him onto the bed.
Let him in.
First Minister. May I introduce...
Who are you really, anyway?
That's up to you.
Monsieur le Comte. What a singular honor.
Don't arse about. You're not in a tavern.
Not for lack of trying.
Eh, my little worm?
If it's all right to say that here.
- Get him out of my sight. - You wanted a lever. I brought you one.
You brought me a pig rooting in the swill.
What do you want me to do with him?
Hang him for all I care.
You see? I get my prize either way.
If he's telling the truth?
I'm sending you to London.
We need to make sure our own interests come first.
In the meantime, you'll keep me informed about what your countrymen are up to here.
Let's go! Step lively, you wretched lickspittles!
Excuse me? Hello.
- Message for Monsieur Gérard. - Give it to me.
I'm supposed to hand it to him personally.
Then you'll have to chase him all the way to England.
Come close, gentlemen!
An exceptional show tonight!
For ten sols! Only ten sols!
Come and see, gentlemen! The great Pyrenean bosom!
Do not hesitate but wait for your turn, gentlemen!
Don't be shy! Everyone can have their turn!
Did sir find pleasure?
Yes. Marvelous.
Hey, chevalier, fancy a ride?
Look what I've got here for you.
I'll take you to heaven.
I'll take you to hell.
Are you lost?
I've run away from home.
A cruel stepfather?
He locked me in the tower.
But you escaped.
Rescued by my beloved.
Where is he?
Lost on a battlefield
in a place called Virginia.
Died for America, did he?
And took my heart with him.
How can I help?
Five livres.
Up front.
Through here.