Chevalier

I am not a boiled rabbit. 418 00:32:55,625 --> 00:32:57,345 I think you will have better luck elsewhere. 419 00:32:57,375 --> 00:32:58,959 <i>Adieu. Au revoir.</i> 420 00:32:59,041 --> 00:33:00,208 You know investors, 421 00:33:00,625 --> 00:33:03,625 and you have a seemingly intimate relationship 422 00:33:03,792 --> 00:33:05,333 with the singer I want to make my lead. 423 00:33:07,125 --> 00:33:08,792 Produce my opera. 424 00:33:09,458 --> 00:33:10,750 My production will not disappoint 425 00:33:10,834 --> 00:33:13,500 and everyone will know you had a hand in its success. 426 00:33:16,875 --> 00:33:18,667 I'm finishing a new novel, 427 00:33:19,792 --> 00:33:21,291 <i>The Anonymous Lover.</i> 428 00:33:21,458 --> 00:33:23,291 It is notably more mature 429 00:33:23,375 --> 00:33:25,500 than the children's stories I am known for. 430 00:33:25,875 --> 00:33:27,875 Love triangles, widows, that sort of thing. 431 00:33:28,250 --> 00:33:29,333 Mm. 432 00:33:29,917 --> 00:33:30,917 So... 433 00:33:32,375 --> 00:33:35,458 I will produce your opera on one condition. 434 00:33:36,417 --> 00:33:37,458 That when we defeat Gluck 435 00:33:37,542 --> 00:33:40,041 and rub his nose in all that greasy smarm, 436 00:33:40,458 --> 00:33:41,583 that you will adapt my novel 437 00:33:41,667 --> 00:33:43,750 and put it on stage at the Palais Royal. 438 00:33:45,250 --> 00:33:47,333 It would be my honor to do so, <i>madame.</i> 439 00:33:48,333 --> 00:33:49,333 Really? 440 00:33:49,500 --> 00:33:51,000 Yes. 441 00:33:53,250 --> 00:33:54,250 Right. 442 00:33:55,500 --> 00:33:58,542 Well, then I shall schedule some meetings with investors. 443 00:33:58,709 --> 00:34:00,917 We need a venue, an orchestra, designers, painters. 444 00:34:01,083 --> 00:34:02,291 And a lead. 445 00:34:02,667 --> 00:34:04,166 I would like to start with the lead. 446 00:34:04,333 --> 00:34:06,041 If you are serious about Marie-Joséphine, 447 00:34:06,125 --> 00:34:07,685 you will need to speak with her husband. 448 00:34:07,709 --> 00:34:08,709 He's often occupied 449 00:34:08,792 --> 00:34:10,291 but I believe my familial relationship 450 00:34:10,375 --> 00:34:11,625 may be helpful there. 451 00:34:12,250 --> 00:34:13,959 Right. Much to do. Off I go. 452 00:34:14,125 --> 00:34:15,417 Someone ready my carriage. 453 00:34:41,875 --> 00:34:43,083 Hmm. 454 00:34:43,166 --> 00:34:44,208 Shit! 455 00:34:46,458 --> 00:34:48,834 You'll have to pay for that, I'm afraid. 456 00:34:51,041 --> 00:34:53,291 The Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Welcome. 457 00:34:54,041 --> 00:34:56,166 Ah, so you remember who I am. 458 00:34:56,333 --> 00:34:58,417 Yes. The man with all the fancy accomplishments. 459 00:35:00,709 --> 00:35:02,549 I'm here to sit down with you and your husband. 460 00:35:02,667 --> 00:35:03,834 Is he about? 461 00:35:04,333 --> 00:35:05,834 He'll be along shortly. 462 00:35:06,834 --> 00:35:08,834 My curiosity overflows. 463 00:35:09,000 --> 00:35:11,166 What brings you here? My cousin would not say. 464 00:35:11,333 --> 00:35:12,917 I am in need of a singer. 465 00:35:13,375 --> 00:35:14,458 The lead. 466 00:35:15,583 --> 00:35:16,935 You see, I am to compete for the position 467 00:35:16,959 --> 00:35:18,208 of director of the Paris Opera. 468 00:35:18,291 --> 00:35:20,542 Yes, I know. All of Paris is speaking of it. 469 00:35:20,625 --> 00:35:21,726 But surely there are talents 470 00:35:21,750 --> 00:35:23,583 better suited for your performance. 471 00:35:24,291 --> 00:35:26,250 You've only heard me sing once. I could be 472 00:35:27,250 --> 00:35:28,250 terrible. 473 00:35:29,500 --> 00:35:30,875 You aren't. 474 00:35:33,041 --> 00:35:35,250 Fine. Let us assume I'm an excellent singer 475 00:35:35,333 --> 00:35:37,083 and a world-class actress. 476 00:35:38,834 --> 00:35:39,917 Convince me. 477 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,959 - Of? - Your opera. 478 00:35:42,041 --> 00:35:43,041 Sell it to me. 479 00:35:43,125 --> 00:35:44,917 You cannot expect a performer of my talents 480 00:35:45,000 --> 00:35:47,542 to just attach herself to any silly old thing, can you? 481 00:35:47,625 --> 00:35:48,625 Well... 482 00:35:49,375 --> 00:35:51,125 Well, it is called <i>Ernestine.</i> 483 00:35:51,291 --> 00:35:53,500 Ah. And that would be me? 484 00:35:53,583 --> 00:35:54,667 Yes. 485 00:35:55,250 --> 00:35:57,125 - Tell me about her. - She's an orphan. 486 00:35:57,208 --> 00:35:58,291 - Tragic. - It is. 487 00:35:59,250 --> 00:36:01,125 She is a brilliant artist 488 00:36:01,542 --> 00:36:02,792 who earns a scant living 489 00:36:02,875 --> 00:36:04,375 teaching art in her small town. 490 00:36:05,125 --> 00:36:07,542 A handsome soldier romances her, 491 00:36:07,625 --> 00:36:08,750 moves her to Paris, 492 00:36