| Narcisse and Catherine | |
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| Real Names: | Lord Narcisse Queen Catherine |
| Status: | Ongoing |
| Relationship: | |
| Length of Relationship: |
Couple of years |
| Affiliates: | |
| First Appearance: | Drawn and Quartered |
| Last Appearance: | All It Cost Her |
| GALLERY | |
- "Give up this idea that nobody can know you, and still love you."
- —Lord Narcisse to Queen Catherine
Dynamic[]
Narcisse and Catherine have an interesting dynamic. They both have their own seprarate agenda, and when it clashes, they become sworn enemies. However, when their ambitions intersect, they team up to achieve them. They were also lovers at one point, but they separated when Narcisse betrayed her. But they continued working together.
History[]
Early History[]
Lord Narcisse mentioned that he has a long-term relationship with the Crown. [1] One can then assume that he had a close relationship with King Henry, and therefore also Catherine.
Season 2[]
Lord Narcisse and Queen Catherine first met on screen when Narcisse visited court when he heard of the sudden death of his son, Eduard Narcisse. [2] Narcisse confided in her about the loss of his son, and she tried her best to soothe his pain.
Season 3[]
Narcisse and Lola get married. They're embracing in the hallway as Catherine approaches them and wishes them a "long and happy life.
Narcisse and Catherine are discussing Queen Mary's travel back to Scotland. Queen Catherine says Mary is sailing into a hostile nation of Protestants, and must leave immediately. Needing her mercenaries for her own protection. Lord Narcisse warns her if that situation explodes, it is better for Mary to incur losses over her. Catherine realized he really does not like Mary. Narcisse reminds her Mary sent his son, Eduard Narcisse to his death. He may not have been a son to be proud of, but he was his, nevertheless. And when Lola had doubts about his commitment to her, and Mary fanned the flames of their discord, driving her to England.
Season 4[]
Narcisse and Catherine are reunited at French Court, along with John Philip. Catherine thanked Narcisse for returning John, and promises to protect him, to honour Francis and Lola, and as his stepfather, he would always be in his life. Queen Catherine informed Lord Narcisse Queen Leeza was back in Spain, but she's not happy. Catherine informed her Prince Henry's return to France had been delayed, 'cause he is fighting Turks on behalf of the Catholic faith. Something that would please her, she liked the slaughter of infidels, but still she wants Henri on the throne, not his older brother. Leeza would allow King Charles to remain king while Henry's was delayed. In the meantime, she's requesting that she attend Mary and Darnley's Wedding. insisted that she represent both France and Spain's support of a Catholic union. Lord Narcisse tells Queen Catherine that Nicole Touchet is turning into a proper lady, and she wants to be a courtesan. In return, she is guiding Charles for them, keeping him in line. However Leeza still wants Charles off the throne, and believes Henri is the man to keep France Catholic. And after agreeing to let her handle matters, Leeza went behind her back and she wrote to Henri directly, he is on his way to France now now, fresh from his latest defeat of the Turks, aware that Spain wants him on the throne. Narcisse and Catherine met up and Lord Narcisse told her how he played Nicole Touchet masterfully. All it cost him was the desecration of Lola's memory. There are on-going negotiations between England and France. Queen Catherine says not to give England the cargo from the ships. The cargo is saltpeter. The English transport it from North Africa to make gunpowder. Queen Leeza requested the English ship captured in France divert the saltpeter to Spain. Lord Narcisse is working with Spain to clean up the mess King Charles created with England. All they ask in return is the saltpeter to make ammunition. Narcisse and Catherine are in bed together. Queen Catherine mentioned how after all they've been through, all they've lost, the two of them were still here, keeping the kingdom from falling apart. Together they really are a force to be reckoned with. But adds when she told him to get over the loss of Lola, she didn't mean for him to sleep with every woman in the castle. Lord Narcisse arrived in Scotland, telling Queen Mary he'd come for revenge for Lola, and wanted to take what John Knox held most dear. Mary tells him, Catherine had informed her he'd been there at the end. She added she was thankful Lola wasn't alone. But also added Knox would pay, but not by Narcisse's hand. His followers would be quick to blame her if he were to die or disappear under mysterious circumstances. Narcisse assures Mary, there will be no repercussions for her Crown. Catherine even insisted upon it. |
Quotes[]
Queen Catherine: But how can I possibly help you? I'm irrelevant. [1] Lord Narcisse: You didn't come here because your heart bleeds for your starving countrymen. What are you hiding? Queen Catherine: What are you doing out here? There's a party inside to celebrate the new king. Queen Catherine: The fact that you heard about this from your still active network of spies does not mean it's open for discussion. [3] Lord Narcisse: Give up this idea that nobody can know you, and still love you. [4] Queen Catherine: Well, I may be cooped up in a castle, but never forget. My reach is far. [5] Queen Catherine: I ease my fears because they are mine! Because they matter. I'm a woman. I won't accept what that means anymore! I won't bow to a lover. I was forced to do that once for a king. But you are most certainly not a king. [5] |
Queen Catherine: I have endured many trials. But nothing as painful as having to look upon the corpse of my decaying first born son. [6] Queen Catherine: I’m not your wife. I won’t be frightened into your arms by a dead rat, or a dead Cardinal! [7] Lord Narcisse: I only see one option. But it might be a little unseemly for a young King to authorize... So early in his reign. Lord Narcisse: Our union is damaged beyond repair. |
Queen Catherine: Charles will put his weight behind this! Lord Narcisse: Perhaps Charles would respond better to a strong male authority figure. Queen Catherine: You are King of France, and your sister the Queen of Spain is using your absence to threaten the sovereignty of our nation. (re: Charles converting to prostatism) Lord Narcisse: Henri is a King! Look at him! In the few weeks, he has been here, he has already shown more confidence, cunning and boldness than Charles has, and ever will! Lord Narcisse: Henri is a King! Look at him! In the few weeks, he has been here, he has already shown more confidence, cunning and boldness than Charles has, and ever will! Lord Narcisse: I am on no one's side, but my own. [12] Queen Catherine: Tell me, how is Mary? |
Notes[]
- Queen Catherine harvested Lord Narcisse's horse Arion for steak.
Related Pages[]
Pages relating to Narcisse and Catherine are the following:
• Lord Narcisse • Queen Catherine
• King Francis • Kingdom of France