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Season 2 Episode
Drawn and Quartered
Season 2, Episode 2
Drawn and Quartered
Air date October 9, 2014
Written by Wendy Riss Gatsiounis
Drew Lindo
Directed by Jeff Renfroe
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"Innocent men shouldn't die alone. You won't die alone."
Louis of Condé

Synopsis[]

Mary Suffers the Consequences of Her Actions
In the aftermath of the Plague, a powerful Lord (Craig Parker) discovers that Mary was responsible for the death of his son and demands vengeance, testing the loyalties of Mary, Francis and Catherine. Francis returns to the castle with Lola and their newborn son, creating tension with Mary. Greer is torn by her loyalty to her fiancé, Lord Castleroy, who blames Leith for his daughter's demise. Meanwhile, Kenna urges Bash to be formally recognized in his new role.

Plot[]

The Plague has been sweeping the castle, leaving countless dead in its wake. Sebastian has been helping the guards wrap the bodies. He believes the dead should receive a proper burial so their souls can find rest.

Francis returns to the castle with Lola and his newborn son in tow, causing tension with Mary. Sebastian and Francis greet each other and Francis tells Bash that he wants him on his council. Francis then introduces Mary to Louis of Condé as the man who saved his life.

Francis and Mary retire to their chambers and have sex. Afterward, they discuss the elephant in the room: Francis' son. Francis wants to be a part of his life which Mary accepts as long as he doesn't officially claim him.

Catherine welcomes Lord Narcisse and offers him her condolences for the loss of his son. Narcisse doesn't understand why his son wasn't safe in the castle. He decides to go see him.

Meanwhile, Nostradamus shares his concern about Narcisse with Mary. Mary assures him that Lord Narcisse will never find out and vows to protect him if he does.

Narcisse and a guard enter the catacoombs where the plague victims are, nearly all of them dead and rotting, including Eduard. Narcisse sees a man in the corner who is still alive. After getting him something to eat and drink, the man reveals all of what he witnessed.

A festivity is taking place to celebrate Francis' return. When Lord Narcisse enters the celebration, Catherine's face drops. Why is he back with so many nobles?

Lord Narcisse alleges that Nostradamus falsely diagnosed Eduard and condemned him to death. Francis is stunned. Lord Narcisse continues his rant about the noblemen providing everything for the kingdom and Francis orders Nostradamus to be taken away for questioning.

When in private, Mary divulges what she did to Francis and then Catherine storms in, wise to Mary poisoning her with Nostradamus' help. She believes Mary has cost them all dearly. Narcisse wants everyone complit to be executed. If they don't accede to Narcisse's demands, they will enrage the nobles, and a full scale rebellion may follow. It could mean the end of the their reign. Mary pledges to fix it.

After visiting his daughter's tombstone, Lord Castleroy goes to see Leith. He uses Greer's false accusation to him to condemn Leith for Yvette's death. He warns Leith to stay away from his family, including Greer, or he will destroy him.

Mary goes to Lord Narcisse to settle the matter of his son. He is resolved to punish Mary by having those who helped her drawn and quartered. Mary defends herself by telling him that his son was a monster, but when Narcisse harps on about his son's marriage to a wealthy archduchess, Mary recounts how Eduard told her that he was already married. She begins to suspect that Eduard was acting on his father's orders.

Mary and Francis argue over their mistakes, Mary's being that she let her rage take over and had Eduard murdered while Francis' was that he deserted Mary and their kingdom to be by Lola's side. They need leverage over Narcisse, and since he is suspected of murdering families to take their lands, they decide to follow that trail.

Mary goes to Lord Voland's chambers to search for evidence. Lola comes in. She wants to help. The two discuss their awkward predicament until Mary unearths a letter from the privy council. It says that Voland was desperately seeking audience with the King before his death. Mary wants Lola to find out why.

Greer goes to visit Leith. She admits that she told Castleroy what Leith said in anger because of her own jealousy over Leith and Yvette. Leith believes Greer should never tell Lord Castleroy the truth because he shouldn't be given any more pain than he already has.

Bash has been sent to the village to investigate the claim that Narcisse stole from the dead. A gravedigger confirms it, but he has no proof. The victims of murder are buried in the same mass grave as victims of the plague. Who is going to ask questions? A woman approaches Bash and harps on about how there is a door between the dead and the living and the Plague kicked it open. And if the dead aren't guided through, the door stays open. There will be a Reckoning.

Bash returns to the castle to tell Francis and Mary that they have no proof against Narcisse. Lola goes to Mary and informs her that before Lord Voland died, he took a confession with a priest named Father Lucien. Bash believes they may need Nostradamus for his knowledge about the supernatural world. He restates what he was told about the souls of the dead seeking revenge.

Catherine wonders if Francis will claim the bastard. She warns him that if he does not claim him, there will be a distance between father and son for all their lives.

Greer tells Castleroy about speaking with Leith. She says they're both wracked with guilt and Al chose her knowing she loved another. He intends to leave court to tell his younger children about Yvette's death. He doesn't know if he will be back.

Mary goes to see the priest. He reveals that Voland worked with Narcisse. They collected money for the Vatican, but they became greedy and kept some of the gold for themselves. Voland was guilt-ridden after the pair killed a knowing Cardinal. Narcisse had him and his entire family killed out of fear that Voland would talk. Mary wants him to testify to it, but he tells her that information taken in confession cannot be shared. It essentially doesn't exist.

Condé steps in on a conversation between Francis and Narcisse, encouraging Francis to trust no one but himself. He believes the power should be shifted from the nobles to the King, back to where it belongs.

Catherine goes to see Nostradamus in the dungeon. He's getting his last rites soon. She has no plan for him, but she'll make sure he is remembered. Nostradamus lashes out at her, but Catherine reminds him that if he had stayed loyal to her, all would be fine. Nostradamus hints at Clarissa possibly being alive, but refuses to elaborate on it, which deeply unnerves Catherine.

Mary and Francis are arguing over the impending deaths, while Narcisse is blathering on about how being drawn and quartered works to Condé. Narcisse approaches Nostradamus, who tells him that he saw his death and that he will suffer, too. The drawing and quartering begins.

Mary storms in and orders procedure to stop. Mary claims that she has found a letter with Voland's confession in it. It's headed to Rome as they speak. Francis interjects, Voland's letter in hand. They argue bitterly. After being promised land of his choosing, Narcisse gives in. Francis burns the letter.

Francis goes to Mary. It turns out that they were acting and the letters that forced Narcisse's hands were forged. They have Lord Narcisse at bay, but not without a price. Francis had to turn over Leith's lands to Narcisse, betraying their friendship.

Bash kneels before Francis as Francis appoints him the king's deputy.

After Mary sees Nostradamus off, she calls Francis to the nursery. She gives Francis her blessing to claim his son. She needs to open her heart and believes their marriage will be stronger for it. When she leaves, Francis gives the baby to the nanny. Out of nowhere, she starts talking as if she were possessed by King Henry, sending Francis into a cold sweat.

Quotes[]

Queen Catherine: One bedroom for husband and wife. Good luck to both of you with that.

Lord Narcisse: We are the outside world and we surround you.

Queen Mary: Out of all the people you could have slept with, did it have to be one of my ladies? One of my closes friends?!

Queen Mary: If you bow to Narcisse now, you'll be doing it for the rest of your rule.

Greer Norwood: I pray the day will come when I no longer regret that I loved you.

Leith Bayard: If you go, don't come back.

Queen Catherine: He will never be king, but he might be your only chance at being a father and I can promise you that raising him will be the singular joy of your life.

Nostradamus: You think you're untouchable, that your sins will stay buried, but they don't.

Louis of Condé: Innocent men shouldn't die alone. You won't die alone.

Lord Narcisse: We'll see whose death is more painful. Yours, or my son's.
Nostradamus: I've seen your death. You suffer too.

King Francis: I don't like you.
Lord Narcisse: I don't care. You need me.

Notes[]

Death Toll [1] [2]
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Trivia[]

  • Two of the Promotional Images released for Drawn and Quaterered were of Torrance Coombs as Sebastian. Both stills were from deleted from the episode, but they are among the deleted scenes on the DVD release.
  • Mary wore a Notte by Marchesa Black Draped Tulle Lace Gown and a Marchesa Embroidered Lace Tiered Gown with her signature Jennifer Behr Pegasus Headband. [3][4]

Historical Notes[]

  • Catherine remarked how odd it was for Francis and Mary to share their chambers. It was incredibly rare for royal couples to share their private rooms.
  • Francis II never had any children, illegitimate or legitimate.
  • Cardinal Morosini existed, but he was only appointed in 1585.

Gallery[]

Characters[]

Actor Character
Adelaide Kane Queen Mary
Megan Follows Queen Catherine
Torrance Coombs Sebastian
Toby Regbo King Francis
Celina Sinden Greer Norwood
Caitlin Stasey Lady Kenna
Anna Popplewell Lady Lola
Jonathan Keltz Leith Bayard
Sean Teale Louis of Condé
Guest Staring
Rossif Sutherland Nostradamus
Craig Parker Lord Narcisse
Michael Therriault Lord Castleroy
Cameo
Jane Spidell Nanny  
Kjartan Hewitt Eduard Narcisse
Carter Siddall Survivor
Ian Fischer Gravedigger
Natalia Payne Mystery Woman
Mathew Edison Father Lucien
Reed Clark Lead Guard
Tom Barnett Head Guard #1
Robbert B. Kennedy Head Guard #2
Character debut
Speaking debut
Episode debut


References[]

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