Ep. 17: Oscar and Rosalie face court dangers and Polignac's deadly traps while seeking Rosalie's mother.
Aired on February 6, 1980
Oscar and Rosalie attend court to introduce her to the Queen, where Rosalie instantly recognizes Polignac. Oscar prevents Rosalie from stabbing Polignac due to witnesses and threatens him to hide her background. The trio then searches for Rosalie's birth mother. Polignac attempts to kill Oscar by rigging a chandelier, but Andre saves him. Polignac subsequently hires assassins, including Rosalie's brother, to kill Oscar at night. Oscar is injured protecting Rosalie, but Fersen arrives just before the final blow.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Oscar travels to Arras and witnesses the severe poverty affecting the French peasantry firsthand.
- Ep. 14 · Oscar rescues Rosalie from attacking Madame Jarjayes and offers mentorship.
- Ep. 15 · Antoinette faces heir pressure and gambling addiction orchestrated by Polignac while Oscar struggles to intervene.
- Ep. 16 · Rosalie Endures Ballroom Humiliation While Jeanne and Nicholas Execute a Deceptive Scheme
- Ep. 17 · Oscar and Rosalie face court dangers and Polignac's deadly traps while seeking Rosalie's mother.
- Ep. 18 · Fersen returns to France and discusses marriage with Oscar while Antoinette reacts emotionally
- Ep. 19 · Polignac forces Charlotte into marriage while Rosalie seeks revenge for her mother's death.
- Ep. 20 · Fersen departs France for America after resolving his affair with the Queen
- Ep. 21 · Cardinal Rohan schemes with Jeanne to manipulate Oscar and the Queen for personal gain.