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3. Coronation

With France in a state of famine, as well as religious and political unrest, Mary looks for a way to feed the people, risking the wrath of a vengeful Lord Narcisse. Francis is preoccupied by the harrowing suspicion that his dead father's spirit can possess the living and is haunting Francis as revenge for his murder. As Catherine makes excessive and lavish preparations for a coronation ceremony to give the impression of stability to the realm, Bash confronts the reality of a country plagued by fear, bankruptcy, and murder.

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Preparations are underway for Francis and Mary's coronation, but the pair are preoccupied with a food shortage manufactured by Narcisse. Francis has a summoner ( Romano Orzari ) confirm that Caroline is possessed by the restless spirit of King Henry, who accuses King Francis of killing him.

While King Francis is busy, Queen Mary makes a deal with Herr Schuler (David Jansen), a German duke, who offers grain in return for the release of Protestant prisoners. King Francis is angered by Queen Mary's move, as it undermines his authority in front of the nobility, but they later reconcile and present a united front when the plan is a success, forcing Lord Narcisse to concede defeat. Queen Mary convinces Prince Louis to help them in this conflict, gaining his respect. Bash, now Prince Francis's deputy, investigates a possible murder but is thwarted when Kenna, fearful for his life, burns the evidence. The coronation takes place successfully.

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