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Season 1 Episode
Hearts and Minds
Season 1, Episode 4
Hearts and Minds
Air date November 7, 2013
Written by P.K. Simonds
Directed by Scott Peters
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"You've never learned to take like a bastard can.
Take a crown.
Take a woman.
Take a life.
"
Tomás of Portugal

Synopsis[]

Mary And Francis Grow Closer Amidst The Chaos
Mary has to decide if she is willing to lie and sentence a man to death in order to have King Henry let her out of her engagement to Prince Francis. Meanwhile, Francis and Bash are suspicious of Tomás' true intentions which will ultimately lead to a confrontation with disastrous results.

Plot[]

Hearts and Minds - Promotional image 6

Archery tournament

There is an archery tournament between Prince Francis and Lord Tomás. Nostradamus asks who the target was designed by, and Queen Catherine responds that she doesn't know, though she points out that it looks like the castle ghost.

Out on the field, Francis and Tomás are getting competitive. On the sidelines, Mary Stuart and her ladies watch, along with the rest of the court. The ladies note that Tomás seems bolder and more mercurial in the recent days. Then Claude de Guise pulls Mary into a corner, where she learns that King Henry still hasn't released her from her and Francis' engagement.

In the infirmary, Nostradamus is attending to Sebastian. Lola comes in for an update on his condition, and stays to read him a Norse Mythology book. She also reveals that she has nursed two of her brothers into the grave.

"I'm not scared of death anymore. I'm scared of being alone."
Lady Lola

In the field again, Tomás wins the tournament and offers Mary his favour, a thoughless act on his part, though when Mary apologises to Francis, he claims that it was very well thought-out. A servant whispers something into King Henry's ear, and he stands up, drawing everyone's attention. He has Simon Westbrook arrested for being the spy that caused the slaughter of six companies of men, including his son, Sebastian.

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Later, Mary has a run-in with the Queen Catherine in the hallway. The Queen is eager to get rid of Mary as she sees her as a burden. Mary asks what she is to do to be Portugal's burden instead, and the Queen tells her of a way to be released from her marriage contract to Francis: Mary has to put her name to the word of a prostitute named Judith, who claims to have seen Simon boasting about his involvement in the slaughter. Judith describes the man as having a fine face, posh clothes, and wearing the English seal around his neck. Mary agrees to put her name to Judith's testimony, and by doing so, she is released from her engagement, and Simon is sentenced to be beheaded at an upcoming banquet.

Not more than an hour has passed, and Mary is already packing in her room, much to her ladies' surprise. She plans on going alone, because she doesn't think she can ask her ladies to come with, but they are quick to respond that they'll happily move to Portugal with her. Except Kenna, who admits to wanting to stay when she later visits King Henry in his chambers. She also asks him for a more permanent position at court as his mistress. However, Henry brings up Diane as his mistress, and claims that the heart needs time. Kenna claims that hers doesn't, but even if it does, she has no time as she's leaving in two days.

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Mary and Francis kissing

Out in the courtyards, Mary walks in on Francis doing archery. They decide to meet by the lakeside, where Francis tries to dissuade Mary from marrying Tomás. He tells her that he's heard rumours of Tomás' cruel treatment of his wives and servants. Mary argues that there are rumours about all royals, with people saying that Sebastian got all the good looks in the royal family while Francis looks sickly and weak. The two end up passionately kissing again.

"Let him think that I'm jealous if he wants to. As long as he knows he is accountable for how he treats you."
Prince Francis

Back at the castle, Mary finds Tomás and his servant, Miguel, in her chambers. Tomás has heard of Mary's rendezevous with Francis and is not pleased. He introduces her to some of his rules that she is to abide by as his wife in Portugal, and threatens her should she stray away from them. When he leaves, Aylee begs Mary not to wed him, but Mary has decided that she must, because as Queen, she must put her nation above herself.

Later, Francis checks up Sebastian. He admits that he doesn't trust Tomás. Tomás happens to overhear and interrupts their conversation. Tomás also confronts Francis about him asking about him. He starts to spout about Mary belonging to him, even going as far as to imply that should anything happen to her, it will be up to him, which prompts Francis to go in for a punch. He is stopped by Bash in time, and when Tomás leaves, the two brothers are both convinced that Tomás is a menace.

"Head, heart, who cares? He is a monster, no matter what the Pope chooses to call him. If you won't kill him, I will."
Sebastian

In preparation for The Michaelmas Banquette, the ladies are sulking about having to leave France, so Mary encourages them to enjoy their last days there. They all pick their costumes and leave the change into them.

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The three talking

Outside, Bash is practicing with his sword, when he is approached by Lola, who came dressed as a Goddess from the Norse Mythology book. They are soon joined by Francis, and they talk about Tomás and how desperate he was to find a wife. That's when Francis realizes that if his men hadn't been ambushed, they would have helped Scotland, and Mary wouldn't need Tomás' help. They all deduce that Tomás must've been the spy that tipped off the English.

In the ballroom, Mary walks up to a chained Simon and questions the colour of his seal. He reveals that the English Queen uses a white seal, while he uses a red one. Tomás calls out for Mary, and she walks up to him. He starts to make her feel uncomfortable, when Francis and Bash walk in and get him to leave her alone. They also confront him about their theory, but he is simply offended that they're questioning the "future king of Portugal".

Greer pulls Leith into a corner, where he recites the history of Saint Michael, and how in that day, they're all the same. Greer uses the element of the masquerade ball to spend more time with him.

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Tomás and Francis fighting

Meanwhile, Lola runs up to Francis and Bash and informs them that Miguel isn't in his room and that Tomás has gone hunting, so Bash concludes that Tomás must be planning to kill Miguel to get rid of any evidence of his involvement in the slaughter. They ride up in the woods, and Bash starts fighting with Tomás while Francis attends to an injured Miguel. When Bash's wound reopens, Francis takes his place in fighting Tomás. Francis ends up killing Tomás, winning the fight.

"Killing isn't supposed to be easy. If your hands weren't shaking, you'd be him."
Sebastian

Meanwhile, Mary interrogates Judith, and asks her what colour Simon's seal had. When Judy incorrectly answers that it was red, Mary realizes that she has indeed lied and coerces her into confessing the truth that Tomás had bribed and beaten her into lying for him.

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"I want you, Kenna."

At court, Queen Catherine is already bringing the executioner into the ballroom. The ladies deduce that Simon is about to lose his head, which prompts Kenna to go talk to King Henry. She begs him to reconsider his choice, and to wait for more evidence to come out, even adding that she finds that patience makes a king look wise and strong. He is in awe and brings up her previous confession, and how it touched him.

That's when Mary, Francis, and Bash arrive at court with their two witnesses and Tomás' body. The next day, Simon is released and absolved of all blame, and thanks to Mary's role in saving Simon's life and avoiding a conflict with England, Mary negotiates a better treaty with France, with more perks for Scotland.

In the evening, Mary and her ladies retire to Mary's chambers and discuss the success of the negotiations. Francis interrupts them by walking in, asking to borrow his fiancée. Out on the balcony, Mary praises Francis' judgement, both with his head and his heart, and how it'll make him a great king. He also thinks that she's a good queen.

"You know what my heart says now? It says I should forget about politics and be with you. No matter what. You are a true queen. A queen that any king would kill for."
Prince Francis

Meanwhile, Kenna enters King Henry's chambers and they start making out, eventually ending up in bed. She then allows him to take her virtue.

Late at night, Mary stands in the passageway door frame and thanks Clarissa for saving Simon's life, and possibly even hers. Mary then blows out the candle and goes to bed, unknown to her that Clarissa is laying underneath it.

Quotes[]

Lady Lola: I'm not scared of death anymore. I'm scared of being alone.

Prince Francis: Let him think that I'm jealous if he wants to. As long as he knows he is accountable for how he treats you.

Prince Francis: My insticts say not to trust Tomás. They were right before, maybe it's time I stop doubting them.

Sebastian: Head, heart, who cares? He is a monster, no matter what the Pope chooses to call him. If you won't kill him, I will.

Lady Kenna: If we do leave tomorrow, I don't mind you knowing, I'll think of you.

Leith Bayard: Saint Michael. He slew Lucifer, who's sold vanity, pride and shame. Which is why we wear these masks. So on this one day, No one is better than anyone else. We're all the same.

Tomás of Portugal: You've never learned to take like a bastard can. Take a crown. Take a woman. Take a life.

Sebastian: Killing isn't supposed to be easy. If your hands weren't shaking, you'd be him.

Prince Francis: You know what my heart says now? It says I should forget about politics and be with you. No matter what. You are a true queen. A queen that any king would kill for.

Notes[]

Trivia[]

Historical Notes[]

  • In Christianity, the Archangel, Michael, is the greatest of all the Archangels and is honoured for defeating Lucifer in the war in Heaven.
  • Michaelmas is the feast of Saint Michael the Archangel.

Characters[]

Actor Character
Adelaide Kane Queen Mary
Megan Follows Queen Catherine
Torrance Coombs Sebastian
Toby Regbo Prince Francis
Jenessa Grant Lady Aylee
Celina Sinden Greer Norwood
Caitlin Stasey Lady Kenna
Anna Popplewell Lady Lola
Alan van Sprang King Henry
Guest Staring
Rossif Sutherland Nostradamus
Manolo Cardona Tomás of Portugal
Shawn Doyle Claude de Guise
Luke Roberts Simon Westbrook
Jonathan Keltz Leith Bayard
Katie Boland Clarissa
Cameos
Katy Grabstas Sara D'Piro
Character debut
Speaking debut
Episode debut


Related Pages[]

Pages related to Hearts and Minds are the following:

FashionThe Michaelmas Banquette 
Tomás and MaryFrancis and MaryHenry and Kenna
Fashion Guide - Season OneBehind the Scenes
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