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19. Toy Soldiers

When Mary's uncle, the Duke of Guise, arrives in France with devastating news about her mother, Mary and Francis realize they are torn between putting their own countries first or saving their marriage. With the English throne in jeopardy, King Henry hatches an elaborate plan that will end in disaster. Meanwhile, Bash and Kenna solidify their marriage and begin to trust one another.

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One month later, news arrives that Queen Marie de Guise's castle is under siege by Scottish Protestants. Queen Mary asks for help from her war-mongering uncle Christian, Duke of Guise (Gil Darnell), who wants to become Lord Magistrate to Prince Francis as reward. To Queen Mary's disappointment, Prince Francis decides to use Christian's army to help Henry take Calais from the English. Penelope pretends to be pregnant but the ruse is uncovered by Queen Catherine; Penelope agrees to be sent to Italy to be trained to be one of Queen Catherine's spies. Castleroy meets Lady Greer's family and disapproves of the way her father treats his daughters. Castleroy gives the marriage contract to Lady Greer to review, and arranges for her to oversee her sisters' dowries and future husbands. Lady Greer is grateful, and the pair kiss. Bash still has romantic feelings for Queen Mary, but consummates his marriage with Lady Kenna. Prince Francis leaves with Christian and his army to invade Calais.

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