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18. Reversal of Fortune

While Francis' life hangs in the balance, Mary becomes the temporary leader of France, which makes her realize she can use her newfound power to save Scotland. Catherine, knowing about Mary's indiscretion with Condé, enlists in Narcisse to help beat Mary at her own game. Meanwhile, Bash, having been saved by a Woman in White and determined to send his attempted murderer to death, discovers a familiar face in the village.

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Francis remains unconscious and is feared to be dying. In 1560, Mary receives news that her loyalists in Scotland are under attack by Protestants in the Siege of Leith. She tries to send French soldiers to the cause but is blocked by Queen Catherine and Lord Narcisse. Bash fears that King Francis's sickness is the cost of his being revived by Delphine. He discovers Clarissa alive in a village and poisons her, hoping her death will save King Francis. Soon after, King Francis wakes up while his wife is by his side. Despite his mother's protests, King Francis gives Queen Mary the soldiers she needs, citing France's alliance with Scotland. However, King Francis tells Queen Mary that he can never trust her again. Kenna meets Renaude, who is drawn to her until he learns that she's married. Greer's prostitution business continues to grow, and Leith secretly performs acts of thuggery for the cardinal to obtain Greer's annulment. Prince Louis is frustrated when Queen Mary gives up on their plan to leave for Scotland.

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