Elizabeth of Hungary: Episode Four
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What news spreads about Elizabeth’s miracles in Thuringia?
The land of Thuringia, 1226 AD. News of Elizabeth's miracles has spread throughout the kingdom. While the people love and admire her, Ludwig's family hates Elizabeth and will stop at nothing to be rid of her. Will the young princess's generosity soften their hearts or will they succeed in removing her?
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What have you got there?
A letter, Lord Ludwig, from King Frederick, the Holy Roman Emperor. From the king?
Do you think it... Sealed with the Red Cross. Sir, it must be about... The Crusades. Pope Honorius has pressed King Frederick to fulfill his oath to recover the Holy Land. He enjoins me to take the cross.
And will you, sir, with Elizabeth expecting your third child so soon?
I must. The king has beckoned me. Look, he has enclosed the badge of the Red Cross.
May I pin it on you, sir?
No. No, not yet. Elizabeth will be greatly troubled if she sees it on me. I must seek the Lord's will. Until then, I will keep it in my belt pouch. Such a small cross, yet how heavy it feels.
If I may, I would like to join you on the crusade. Of course, Walter.
The Crusade
Oh, Lutz, little Hermann and little Sophie are so excited for the new baby, they made up a song.
How clever.
Oh, I forgot to tell you. The Franciscan friars are returning here soon to found a hospital.
That will be a great help to our people.
I want to help them buy the building materials. Please?
Go ahead. Take some coins from my belt pouch for now. We can arrange the full financing later. It's, uh, hanging on the chair. Over there.
Oh, thank you, Lutz. Friar Rettiger brings such hope. To have nothing and be so joyful, it's... Ludwig? What is this?
Oh, Elizabeth.
This badge. The Red Cross.
I didn't know how to tell you.
Have you accepted?
I have.
Lutz, how could you keep this from me? When are you leaving?
In two days' time.
Two days?
How does the royal letter about the Crusade and the Red Cross affect the family?
Please do not worry, Bette.
Of course I'm worried, Lutz. You're going off to the Crusades. You might never return.
I have vowed to fight for love of our Lord Jesus Christ.
What about your vows to your wife?
If you forbid me to go, I'll stay.
Oh, Ludwig, that isn't fair.
It's tradition. Sovereigns must fight for the protection of all of Christendom.
I hoped the only crusades you'd fight were the ones we played as children.
I believe it is God's will that I go. My sister, my bride, please give me permission to leave.
I have given all of myself to God, and now I have to give you too. But I wish it weren't so.
You will be in charge of the estate when I am gone.
The children will miss you dearly. What will we do without you?
Stay vigilant. Without my presence, some nobles, like savage wolves, will prey upon you. But the Lord will protect you, Bette.
Yes. The Lord knows the mission he is sending you on, and he knows what I will face here at home.
Now get dressed. Tonight's banquet pays tribute to noblemen crusaders.
Ludwig, what will I wear?
Your most beautiful gown.
But Ludwig, I gave my gowns away. Or at least most of them.
And the ones that are left, well... The jewels are gone and the sleeves are stripped?
I'm afraid so.
You must look royal tonight, Bette.
You know I've never taken glory in what I've worn.
We are celebrating every night going off to the Crusades. It will greatly dishonor our kingdom if you are anything less than majestic. You must radiate strength in my absence.
I will not bring dishonor to you, Ludwig. I will pray to God about this. He will work it out.
Please do, Elizabeth.
Father would be proud to see you headed off to the Crusades, Ludwig. You could join me, Henry. Someone must stay to manage the kingdom.
Elizabeth will reign in my stead. Brother, that is outrageous.
What did you expect, that I would put you in charge? But to give this position to her? Elizabeth has proven herself to be an unworthy steward, mismanaging the assets of our kingdom. Elizabeth has proven herself to be filled with love for God and for our people. Where is your wife, by the way?
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