Plot summary
Prince Louis is captured by Renaude while trying to flee France with travel papers given by Mary. Akers returns to rescue Prince Louis, informing him that Elizabeth still wishes to marry him, and wants him to take the crown of France for her. Prince Louis, with Akers's encouragement, starts gathering a Protestant army in readiness to attack King Francis. Queen Mary realizes the ramifications of her helping Prince Louis and tries to reconcile with King Francis. Queen Catherine tells Lord Narcisse to prove his loyalty by hurting Lady Lola deeply; he is successful, but is angered at being forced to do it.
Lady Kenna pursues Renaude, and they have sex. Princess Claude catches Leith trying to steal for the cardinal, but when she sees how much Leith loves Lady Greer, she gives him her diamond earrings. Leith proposes to Lady Greer, but she refuses, saying she wants to keep her new independence.
Credits
Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, Reign season 2. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.