EPISODE

12. The Shakedown

An earthquake hits Scotland, and Mary faces claims she isn't coming to the aid of her people. Meanwhile, Elizabeth takes drastic measures after she is discovered with Gideon; and Charles make a decision that backfires.

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Mary and Darnley's relationship deteriorates further. Mary learns of Darnley's underhanded attempts to gain support from the Scottish nobles against her; she shares this with Bothwell, who advises her to consider killing Darnley. Darnley's tactics gain the attention of John Knox, who offers a secret alliance to depose Mary as queen. Gideon takes Elizabeth to a secret getaway, but they are caught by Elizabeth's servant Jane (Megan Hutchings); Elizabeth spares Jane, but Jane secretly writes a letter of her discovery to an unknown person. Charles grows more aggressive, but confesses to Catherine that his actions are due to his fear of his weakness as king. Claude realizes she's developed feelings for Luc, but Luc discovers Claude's promise to reunite with Leith and says that their marriage will be purely a political one.

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