Elizabeth of Hungary: Episode One
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What is the historical setting and promise that begins Elizabeth of Hungary's story?
Hungary, 1211 AD. As Europe's Christian armies venture to the Middle East to fight in the Crusades, peace reigns in the Kingdom of Hungary where a young princess enjoys a happy childhood. But a single promise is about to change her world forever. This is the story of Elizabeth of Hungary.
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Is that the Hungarian castle there, beyond the mountain?
The castle of Sarasvati. It is indeed Count Walter, sir.
Her travel has been terribly long.
Quite a trip to travel all the way from Thuringia to Hungary, sir. But it's not every day that you go to collect a princess to be betrothed to our very own little highness.
Harnkrav Hermann is eager to meet the little princess and introduce her to his son.
Now, Your Lordship, begging your pardon if this is not my business, but I heard that this betrothal between the little princess and the Langrav son was actually foretold by that famous minstrel Klingzor. Now, what do you make of that?
The Lord has willed this union. He will draw good from it.
And no babbling bard can shake your faith, Count Walters, sir. No wonder the Landgraab sent you for this important mission. You keep me straight when I head off course.
Are we off course?
No. No, sir. With the castle in sight, we'll be there right quick.
Now, you move a table over there, and you clean this plate again. There's a smudge on it, and you... Me?
Darling, I'm right where I'm supposed to be.
Oh, Andrew, I have no patience.
Darling, everything is arranged. Count Walter should be arriving soon. Don't let his delay trouble you.
I am troubled. This is harder than I thought it would be. When I was little and left Germany to become your queen here in Hungary... Oh, I don't know how my mother bore it. It's even harder now being the mother myself.
Why don't you go and check on our little Elizabeth? Perhaps it would be better to break the news to her now before everyone arrives.
La, la, la, la, la. Fa, la, la, la, la. Bees in the castle are so exciting you to all the music. Oh, how I love dancing.
Hold still so I can pin your hair. You must look impeccable. What's impeccable? It means your curls are perfectly set, your lace sleeves perfectly flared, and your silk skirt perfectly draped.
How is the betrothal to Thuringia introduced and who travels to fetch the young princess?
None of which is true at the moment.
But I want to dance!
Pretty dresses are no fun if you must sit still. There will be music when the count from Thuringia arrives.
But he's taking forever to arrive. Let me see your sleeves. You'll have to catch me first. Elizabeth, come here. I'm going to get you. Oh, Elizabeth. Mama!
My lady, your beautiful hair is all tangled. I'm so very excited. I didn't mean to mess up my hair, Mama. You are a princess, Elizabeth. And one day you will be a young lady. I know. Come here and I will smooth out your hair. Yuta, I would like a moment alone with my daughter. Of course, my lady. Mama, what is it? About the banquet tonight. Will there be music? Yes, there... And dancing? Perhaps, but... And lots of scrumptious things to eat? Elizabeth, do you remember what I said the banquet was for? Because I'm getting married! When you're older, yes, to the Prince of Thuringia.
And so we're having a magnificent feast, because you said that God told Adam it wasn't good for him to be alone, so he married Eve. But I'm Elizabeth, and I am to marry Ludwig. Right, Mama? Good girl, that's right! So will I get to meet Ludwig tonight?
No, sweetheart, not tonight. Why not? Well, he is still in Thuringia, but you'll get to meet him very soon. Oh? Yes, you'll be going to Thuringia. A journey! Will we ride together, Mama? Elizabeth, I won't be going to Thuringia with you. You won't? And neither will Papa. No? We will be staying in Hungary. But— You will live in Thuringia. Live there? Forever? You will grow up with Ludwig and his family, and Jutta will go too. Without you, Mama? No.
I don't want to. This is your duty as a princess. God told Adam that it wasn't good to be alone. I don't want to be alone.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What is the historical setting and promise that begins Elizabeth of Hungary's story?
0:02–3:17
2
How is the betrothal to Thuringia introduced and who travels to fetch the young princess?
3:17–6:41
3
How do Elizabeth’s parents prepare her for the upcoming move and duty as a princess?
6:41–13:41
4
What is Elizabeth’s reaction to leaving Hungary and what Bible verse comforts her?
13:41–14:51