Reign

Previously on "Reign"... Mary: We have confirmed reports

That the black death has returned

Once more to plague our lands.

I understand all the reasons. I do. I just can't.

I won't let you take my son from me.

I will rise

Until I am rich and powerful.

But I will never be yours again.

Is that your daughter with leith?

Mary: Eduard narcisse.

How may we help you?

There's someone I thought untouchable.

I'd like him to die of plague.

Food for survival...

In exchange for one life.

Every life matters!

We will find grain elsewhere.

You murdered an entire household!

Why make an enemy out of those you need most?

Justice.

Take him away.

My father will free me! No, he won't.

Because he'll never find you.

No! Mary!

No!

There's 12 corpses.

All adults.

No... No shovels, no hooks.

Keep your gloves on and wrap them with care.

You should get some rest, my lord.

It's not your job to handle the dead.

It's ours.

No, we have to give them proper burial.

So their souls can find rest.

I knew he was alive. I could feel it in my heart.

Thank god you were right.

Please don't tell francis that I mistook

My illness for the plague.

It's embarrassing.

Mary.

Where is lola? Is she all right?

Mary.

Lola.

The-the child, is it...?

I have a son.

Bash, oh, thank god you're all right.

We have to talk soon.

I need an advisor I can trust.

I want you on my council.

You're already talking politics.

Because I am already king.

I'm no politician, francis.

I don't belong on a privy council.

It's a liar's job.

Mary?

I'd like you to meet the man that saved our lives.

My cousin.

Louis of conde.

Oh, he's easy on the eyes, isn't he?

Thank you for bringing them home safely.

Thank you so very much.

It was an honor. As is this.

You and your men must rest here before you leave.

Your kisses are more easily attained

Than your words.

I left impulsively.

You did.

And now I have returned with lola's child.

I held him and...

I don't know what role he'll have at court,

But I want to be a part of my son's life.

Of this child's life, but we will have others.

Mary, my father's indiscretions

Were blatant, but out of respect for his wife,

He gave bash no title or standing.

It hurt him.

And it hurt me to see it.

The eyes of the world are watching to see if we will...

If I can bear an heir.

Not just for France.

For scotland.

And for England as well.

I know this has nothing to do

With the role you decide to have in your son's life...

Well, perhaps it should.

Those who are close to us...

Even here at court will know the truth.

Your mother has guessed it already.

Spend time with your son absolutely, but...

But don't claim him.

Officially, you mean.

Yes.

Thank you.

I'm surprised to see you.

My deepest sympathies

For the loss of your son eduard.

Can I get you anything? Some lemonade?

I thought this castle would be the safest place for him.

Why wasn't it?

Bring us some whiskey.

Lord narcisse is here.

Asking a lot of questions about his son's death.

I explained that he showed symptoms of plague,

High fever, rash.

You are good to cover for me.

Lord narcisse will never know.

His son did die of plague.

His body will tell the tale.

Eduard murdered an entire household to kill one foe.

Since he cared so little for people,

It's fitting that he died among the lowborn.

I have asked much of you-- not the least

That you betray your very dangerous friend catherine.

She was mortified that she overreacted to her symptoms.

She hates being vulnerable.

But it is hard not to enjoy it.

We tried to save lives.

I owe you.

And I will protect you.

So many people died here.

Nobles, servants alike.

I was in my chambers when your son took ill.

But nostradamus, he... Yes.

I've already spoken with your court physician.

A-a father can't help but wonder

About his son's final days.

I survived by fleeing to the country.

I feel that I should've sent for him.

There was nothing you could do.

I need to go see him now.

You do understand, don't you?

When was this room sealed?

Two weeks ago, my lord.

Most nobles died in their chambers.

Were many nobles sent here by mistake?

Couldn't say, sir.

It was a living hell.

Do you see him?

Not yet.

That is my son.

Wrap him.

Carefully.

Who's there?

This one is still alive.

How could anyone still be alive?

He must be immune.

Water.

That is my son.

Were you with him?

Did you see him die?

We will get you some water and something to eat.

And then you are going tell me

All about what happened to my son.

Ah, this is nothing compared

To what we'll do for your coronation.

But your safe return is cause for celebration.

It's nice to see some joy in this castle after so much grief.

I hear you had a hand in our new chambers as well.

One bedroom for husband and wife.

Good luck to both of you with that.

I thought narcisse was leaving

With his son's body.

Why is he back with so many nobles?

King francis.

Narcisse.

My lords.

I'm pleased to see you're all alive and well.

In the wake of the plague, I will be calling on all of you

To enforce my laws.

Together you control vast regions of France.

Some of you will be valued additions to my royal council.

Of course, king francis.

But we're here to ask something of you as well.

Justice.

What's this about exactly?

My son eduard...

Was murdered.

Here in your castle while you were away.

By nostradamus, the court physician.

I don't know what grudge you held against my son.

I had no argument with him.

Then why did you make false diagnosis?

Why did you condemn him to death?

These are serious allegations.

My son was healthy when he was thrown in

With servants riddled with plague.

I know this because a witness, a survivor,

Has told me this tale.

My son

Was deliberately infected.