Jane De Chantal: Episode Two
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How does the family react to André’s release after the Huguenot hostage crisis?
France, 1589. Jane's family home has been ransacked by Huguenot thugs, and her 13-year-old brother André was taken hostage. Now, an agreement has been reached and André may be released. At Marguerite's house, Jane and her sister anxiously await their father's arrival with news of their young brother.
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Jane, what are you doing? Chopping vegetables for dinner, dear sister. You don't have to do that. I enjoy it. Anyway, Elaine is shorthanded today. I can certainly help out. She'll appreciate it.
Marguerite! Jane! Jacques, what is it? Your father has arrived. Thank God. Andre isn't with him.
No. He's home again, but Papa wanted him back in school.
I can only imagine what that poor boy has been through.
Thankfully, his captors released him unharmed. Our prayers were answered.
Papa! Oh, Papa, it's so good to see you again.
May God be praised, my two beautiful daughters. And
Jacques,
my favorite son-in-law. Let me hug you all.
What political negotiations led to the Huguenots freeing André?
Oh, Papa, thank God you're here. How is Andre?
Ah, a bit shaken, but not harmed, thanks be to God.
We have much to be grateful for.
We do indeed. Let's
go
inside, shall we? Oh, Jacques, you have an extraordinarily beautiful home. Thank you, sir.
It is lovely, isn't it, Papa? I am so happy here, but happier now that you've arrived.
Papa, can you tell us exactly what happened to get Andre's release? Yes, we're eager to hear the details.
Well, first of all, I wrote a letter to the Huguenot faction, telling them that because I loved my son, I would rather see him die honorably than live with the knowledge that his father had turned traitor against the faith.
I imagine they weren't prepared to hear that.
No, Marguerite, they weren't. I added that I myself preferred death to life dishonored and a family name tarnished forever.
That was very brave of you, Papa.
It's just what I believe. So this was before King Henry III was assassinated? Yes.
We couldn't believe it when we heard.
Nor could I. Especially the fact that a Catholic had murdered him.
Another useless loss of life.
It could have ruined our cause.
It could have indeed.
Instead, it made the whole matter come to a head. How? Because the Huguenots wanted Henry of Navarre to succeed him.
Of course. He's one of them.
Why must Jane and her family leave Bourbilly tomorrow?
But our faction said we'd only acknowledge Henry of Navarre's lawful succession on one condition. That the monarchy remain Catholic.
How could it remain Catholic with a Huguenot at the helm?
Ha!
Because Henry of Navarre renounced all his Protestant views.
What? He's become a Catholic?
Yes, but for purely political reasons. I don't think he cares what religion he's labeled with as long as he becomes king.
Once again, it's all about power.
Of course. But because of this, the Huguenot released André.
Oh, Papa, I'm so proud of you. And so happy Andre is home again.
This deserves a toast. To Andre's safe return.
And to our new, soon-to-become King Henry IV, who's just become a Catholic.
Hear, hear.
Thanks be to God. A
votre santé. A
votre santé.
Papa, do you and Jane really have to leave tomorrow? Can't you stay longer?
I'm afraid not, Marguerite. I must return to the Parliament. And I need Jane with me again. Of course. But how we've enjoyed having her here.
I've loved being with you both. Oh, Jane, how I'm going to miss you.
How does Jane’s sister reveal her desire to enter the priesthood?
I'm going to miss you too, dear sister. More than you know. Dearest Marguerite, I write to wish you a very happy wedding anniversary. Can it be five years already? How fondly I remember those months we shared together right after your marriage. And now you have a family. I'm praying your upcoming delivery will be as easy as the last one.
Jane, it's Andre.
May I come in? Of course.
Oh, you're writing.
Just a letter to
Marguerite. I wanted to share something with you. What's that? I think God is leading me into the priesthood.
Oh, how wonderful! When did this happen?
Over the last few months.
What is Papa's reaction?
I haven't told him yet.
Why
not? I'm afraid he'll disapprove.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
How does the family react to André’s release after the Huguenot hostage crisis?
0:00–1:41
2
What political negotiations led to the Huguenots freeing André?
1:41–3:23
3
Why must Jane and her family leave Bourbilly tomorrow?
3:23–4:42
4
How does Jane’s sister reveal her desire to enter the priesthood?
4:42–5:58
5
What expectations does Jane have for meeting Baron Christophe de Chantal?
5:58–7:13
6
How do Jane and the baron discover a shared love of poetry?
7:13–8:25
7
What financial troubles threaten the Bourbilly estate and how are they addressed?
8:25–10:37
8
How does the episode conclude with a blessing for Jane and Christophe’s future?
10:37–11:37