Next Day — Before everyone
King Francis: "I want to share some wonderful news with all of you. Just as I always trusted my grandson, Prince Henry… he has proved me right."
Famoura whispers to Princess Marie:
Famoura: "Watch… he's going to lie now."
King Francis: "Prince Henry has defeated Queen Isabella and won Château de Brissac!"
Princess Marie: "I know the truth. Your mother knows the truth. That's enough for us. God bless you."
King Francis: "And now this entire kingdom belongs to us. A crimson night will be held tomorrow at Château de Brissac. Congratulations to everyone!"
King Francis goes downstairs to the ground floor, where Famoura is studying.
King Francis: "Excuse me, Professor Victor. Could you step outside for a moment? I need to speak with my beloved granddaughter."
Professor Victor: "Of course, Your Majesty."
King Francis: "I'm very happy that you helped us win."
Famoura: "But yesterday you gave all the credit to Prince Henry, didn't you?"
King Francis: "Actually, he is your elder brother — and most importantly, the future king who will take over after I'm gone."
Famoura: "And what does that have to do with this?"
King Francis: "It has everything to do with it, my child. Everything."
Famoura: "You all are experts at wasting my time."
King Francis laughs.
King Francis: "A little jealousy is natural… I understand."
Famoura makes a face, as if she's talking to someone foolish.
King Francis: "Well, whatever it is, I came to give you this."
He hands Famoura a small box.
Famoura: "What is this?"
King Francis: "Open it and see for yourself."
Famoura opens it and finds a royal letter. She begins to read it.
King Francis: "Actually, I didn't want you to come… but then I remembered — it was because of you that this crimson night is happening tonight. And how could we possibly forget you? That's why…"
Famoura continues reading: she is invited to Château de Brissac tonight.
King Francis leaves the room.