Elizabeth of Hungary: Episode Five
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What political crisis threatens Elizabeth after her husband’s death?
The Kingdom of Thuringia, 1227 AD. While Elizabeth mourns the sudden loss of her husband, her brother-in-law Henry wastes no time securing his power in the kingdom. He threatens Elizabeth's future and the future of her children, the rightful heirs of the Vartburg throne. Will Elizabeth and her family lose their position in the castle, or will Henry be put in check by the people of Thuringia?
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Henry, no. Soldiers in the Queen's bedroom? She is still grieving. We are all grieving.
Am I the only one here with a clear mind, Mother?
Son, this is not the way.
With Ludovic gone, we cannot allow Elizabeth to jeopardize our kingdom any longer. Elizabeth! Open up.
Henry. Guards?
You don't live here anymore.
What do you mean?
Shh, little one.
You must leave the Wortburg Castle.
Henry With the winter frost? The baby They have nowhere to go.
Do not interfere, mother. Elizabeth You carelessly doled out money from our treasury. You let the stores of our granaries run dangerously low to feed mere derelicts.
We have been given many blessings. It is our responsibility to share.
Share. You squandered our resources. Ludwig let you have your way. But not anymore. I'm in charge now.
Ludwig's son is his rightful heir.
I am the oldest living male of this family, and you and your children are no longer welcome here.
Ludwig would be furious if Ludwig is not here.
Now go, and live with one of your beloved beggars, and If they'll take you.
I will not allow you to throw my children out of their home and into the cold. You cannot Henry, they are Ludwig's children.
Our own blood. Mama, Mama He heard shouting.
My lady, I could not stop them. Henry. They will die in the frost.
Fine. The children may remain for now. But you, Elizabeth, must leave immediately. And take the baby.
Mama, no! Mama!
Гард ескорт Елизабет ось.
Children. The Lord will be with you even when I cannot be. Remember what mama prays with you? From the book of Joshua. Have I not commanded you, be strong and of good courage. Be not frightened, neither be dismayed. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Precisely. You're to stay with them. I will stand by them as I have always stood by you, my lady.
I'll be brave, mama.
The Vortburg bids you farewell and good riddance.
God has given me misery to endure for his sake, little one. Jesus.
How does Henry force Elizabeth and her children out of Wartburg Castle?
Хел мі то кари з крос. It is too much to bear alone. Shhh, my love. God will provide a place for us to stay in the village. We have given alms to so many people near the castle. I'm sure we will be shown kindness.
Mary Elizabeth? What are you doing out at night in the cold?
Here Fisher. Henry has banished me from the Vartburg Castle. I have nowhere to go.
My lady. Sir Henry would ruin me.
Please.
No. I am sorry. Try next door.
Oh Lord, please help us. Frau Meyer. Please, may we come in.
Oh, my lady, news from the castle has spread. I cannot risk it. Sir Henry is vicious.
Frida Berthold wait Where are you? Perhaps there will be room at that inn. It's our last chance.
Oh, Lady Elizabeth, you cannot stay here. I heard what happened and please.
It is freezing.
Sir Henry is not like Ludwig. My condolences, my lady.
What of my daughter? Please take her at least.
What you're asking If Sir Henry discovers it. Right. You can stay in the back shed. But only for tonight. That is the best I can do.
Thank you. God bless you, sir.
Perhaps this is how the holy family felt in the nativity stable. What do you think, my little one? Lord. You are with me! My heart is broken open so it can be filled with you.
Mama, we found you!
Children! You tell- oh the children kept crying, my lady. And with you gone... Sir Henry booted us from the castle too, against Duchess Sophia's wishes. This is very cruel. Oh, the cold is Bitter, Elizabeth. We will not last here for very long.
Mama, I'm hungry. Me too. We will go to my Uncle Eckenberg. Who's that? You have an uncle? Is he mean like Uncle Henry? He is a bishop in Bamberg.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What political crisis threatens Elizabeth after her husband’s death?
0:02–3:53
2
How does Henry force Elizabeth and her children out of Wartburg Castle?
3:53–8:22
3
What hardships do Elizabeth and her baby face while fleeing into the winter wilderness?
8:22–12:19
4
How do Elizabeth and her family find shelter at Marburg Castle?
12:19–16:54