Plot summary
See also: Amboise conspiracy Lord Narcisse demands that King Francis sign an edict that will force everyone in France to openly declare their religion. King Francis turns to Bash for help, confessing the truth that it was he who had murdered their father. Lady Lola is tasked by King Francis to plant false evidence that would get Narcisse arrested as a traitor but she claims she was unable to go through with it.
Queen Mary, who is kept out of the loop, goes to Louis for help. Inspired by Queen Mary's bravery, Prince Louis protests the edict by falsely claiming to be Protestant, though his protest causes other real Protestant nobles to speak up. King Francis is fearful for the lives of his dearest loved ones and signs the edict anyway, inciting the disappointment and fury of his wife and queen. King Francis's younger sister, Princess Claude (Rose Williams) returns to court. Lady Kenna tries to befriend Princess Claude but is rebuffed, because Princess Claude wants Bash for herself. Queen Catherine sees the spirits of her two daughters, Princess Henriette and Princess Emone, who threaten to hurt their elder sister.
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