The Death of Louis XIV (La mort de Louis XIV)

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THE PAYS DE LA LOIRE REGION AND THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF DORDOGNE

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THE DEATH OF LOUIS XIV

Sire,

shall we join our guests?

I'd love to, but I cannot.

Oh my dogs...

My beloved dogs.

It's been 20 days since you saw them.

Yes.

Oh yes...

My dogs...

My dogs

love me.

Yes, Sire,

you are their master.

It's a pity that Dr. Fagon stops me from seeing them more often.

My dogs...

My dogs that I love so much.

They are splendid.

Sire,

the dogs will return for the night.

Sire?

Would you do us the honour of coming with us?

Please, Sire.

No no, I'd prefer to go to bed.

It would make us so happy.

Then I will salute those who want to see me.

Sire.

Bring me the hat.

Very well, Sire.

Thank you, Sire, bravo.

Blouin.

Sire?

Take the hat away.

Perhaps...

We can try that.

Look at me, Sire.

Yes, good.

Let's try this one.

Donkey milk is the correct remedy.

Your Majesty, we agree.

Fagon?

Your Majesty.

Have you examined the Marchesa of Cujas?

Yes, Majesty.

It was something I...

Was she beautiful naked?

Beautiful indeed, Majesty.

I think nature was very generous.

To her!

To her, yes.

Fagon keeps us informed about "everything".

You mean to speak of Mr. Blouin

who has ears and eyes...

all along the palace corridors.

I agree.

It's not the least of his qualities.

Thank you, doctor.

It's true that...

the Marchesa of Saxony...

if you don't mind me saying, Sire...

is very beautiful.

She's a little more discrete than the Marchesa of Cujas.

Marchesa of Cujas is not...

How can I say?

Being evidently respectful,

she is not very shy.

The Marchesa of Saxony is a little more difficult.

But...

If you allow me again, Sire, these are...

Delightful gardens to play in, Majesty.

Sirs, you may take your leave.

Very well.

Sire, your health is good.

The ladies will be delighted

about your return, Majesty.

He seems much better.

Here are the eggs for your dinner.

Go ahead.

Bravo, Sire.

Would you like some biscotin?

Very well.

Yes.

It's wonderful, Sire...

to see you have your appetite back.

And that you will soon gain strength.

Believe me, this news...

will be received with great joy

both within the Kingdom and abroad.

Oh yes, Sire, with great joy.

Bravo, Sire.

Look, Sire.

We made a bigger one here...

I asked the Duke of York,

an expert on coastal defences.

He'll explain better than me.

The bridge in La Roche...

The bridge itself is very big

but the entrance is small.

It's a lot easier to protect the bridge

if we make a fortress on both sides of it.

We need to strengthen...

the soll.

But I'll use a new stone from the Nile.

We need the money in advance for the transport

to reduce expenses.

And that is very important to earn the trust

of the people...

And also the people we're buying from.

It is very important to have your approval...

for the advance payment,

SO we can begin.

You see how well the Duke of York worked.

Yes, there's work to do.

Is it really necessary?

Yes, Sire.

The Duke of York found different cheap stones

from the Nile.

They are more resistant.

Only the transport is more expensive, which is why we need more money.

I'll think about it, thank you.

Very well.

Lords...

Please excuse me but I really have to speak with His Majesty.

Sire.

Your Majesty appears to be most discomforted.

Probably because of the horrible night.

You didn't touch your dessert, Sire.

Water.

Water!

My valet, my valet!

Water!

My valet!

Sire,

what would you like?

You aren't my valet, I want water!

Water!

Sire...

Not in that glass...

In a crystal glass.

In a crystal glass!

No, in a crystal glass!

Water! Quickly! Water!

Water!

Clemence!

Clemence, my valet!

My valet.

No, no, no, not you. Clemence!

Clemence!

Leave me alone!

I had a horrible night.

I had horrible pains in my left leg.

I don't know if I can stay upright in Mass.

Pardon me, Majesty, but...

Are you...

sure it's your leg hurting? Are you sure it's not...

below the kidney?

Well.

In any case, it's better, Sire,

if you hear Mass from your bed this morning.

No, no, I prefer to go to the chapel.

Of course, Your Majesty.

Apologies.

Sire.

Allow us, Majesty.

Carefully, Majesty.

Let me know when you've decided to treat me.

Yes, Sire.

May I, Majesty?

Majesty, could 1?

Escort the King to the chapel.

It would have been better if His Majesty rested.

All this rabbit...

this feeding,

overripe fruit,

meat,

these excesses of sugar,

they are not good for his health.

All these melons, these blackberries, these figs,

all with cold ice.

Ice preserves.

It's a conservation method.

Which has existed for a long time.

It's proven to work.

But...

Your comments

make me wonder.

I think about

the King's diet a lot.

"Maybe" you should think

more seriously.

I don't have to justify myself to you

or any other valet.

Perhaps...