Theres no receiving line, no welcome back ball, no fanfare.
There are, however, several threats to her life.
Ah, home sweet home.
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So, yeah, they arent really there to help.
You know who is?
Narcisse survived the wreck and advises Mary that they get as far away from the beach as possible.
Theres only one problem: Mary still hasnt found Bash yet.
The girls not leaving without her Bash.
When she does finally spot him, a clansman has a sword aimed right over his chest.
Before he can do anything, a group of druids arrive and scare the clansmen off.
Scotland is weird, you guys.
Mary and Narcisse follow the druids as they take Bash back to their campgrounds.
It becomes quite evident that Narcisse is not happy to be trapped in Scotland with his greatest foe.
It becomes evident because thats basically what Narcisse yells in Marys face.
For good measure, he throws some shade over Mary losing Francis sword.
Its really no way to talk to a queen.
Saving Bash might be a little more than a grab-and-go mission.
Theyre trying to save the guy!
The druids buy it, or so it seems.
They mean no harm.
The Wolvers the clan Mary watched murder her soldiers on the other hand, are brutal.
Scotland as a nation is fractured and it would take a great leader to make it whole again.
Hes saying that directly to the woman who wants to attempt such a thing.
Marys grown attached to the guy, though.
He was right about her not understanding Scotlands current predicament and shes scared that she wont survive here.
Adelaide Kane is great in this episode and the quiet desperation she gives Mary is palpable.
Its not the biggest performance shes not sitting on a white horse delivering a rousing speech but its effective.
Narcisse reminds Mary that she always, annoyingly, rises to the occasion.
Its the nicest thing hes ever said to her.
Bash is up and walking, and he and Mary prepare to make their journey toward Edinburgh.
They take out the entire druid clan in just moments.
Thanks to Bashs quick thinking, he and Mary hide and pretend to be hostages the druids have taken.
The Wolvers take their word and insist on escorting them to Edinburgh.
As the group heads out, Mary notices Duncans brooch, and she panics.
Marys out for blood this time.
), and she can finally enact some revenge.
Marys getting hers, you guys.
Over in France, Charles is also having some issues with plans not going accordingly.
Charles is his mothers son, and he has a scheme to play out.
Of course, we all know the scheme is going to fail, but its a scheme nonetheless.
so that do so, hell have to prove himself as a leader.
Hes going to take down the Red Knights on his own.
Well, okay, not totally on his own.
On looks alone, I have zero faith in these boys.
Its like the Bad News Bears up in French Court.
But Claude has an idea that serves both their needs: Send Leith with Charles.
In theory, its a great idea, but as mentioned before theres no way this plan is working.
Charles and Leith do in fact go to Orsay and find weapons hidden.
One of Charles spies, Thierry, was working with the Red Knights the entire time.
Et tu, Thierry?
To say this plan failed is an understatement.
Meanwhile, in England:Queen Elizabeth is receiving Prince Magnus of Denmark!
Not surprisingly, hes the worst.
All these royal dudes seem to be terrible no one is good enough for our queens!
Really, shes after Denmarks oxen.
Denmark has excellent oxen.
But allowing the prince to pelt Elizabeth with snowballs doesnt make him any more tolerable.
At one point, Liz gets so fed up that she storms off and Lola follows.
She begins to rage about his awfulness, and even suggests invading his precious Denmark.
Apparently, Liz doesnt know about Chekhovs gun.
The guy is not enthused.
Thankfully, Lizs new BFF steps in.
Lola takes the blame for the blasphemy against Denmark.
The show of camaraderie makes Liz grateful, but also suspicious.
She knows Lola must be trying to suss out a way to help Mary.
Its the only thing that makes sense to Liz.
A calm Elizabeth is a frightening Elizabeth.
She doesnt get mad at Lola, in fact, shes impressed with her loyalty to Mary.
She could use a friend that loyal.
And what with Mary presumed dead Elizabeth really twists that knife Lola could use Elizabeth, too.
She offers her an invitation to stay in England as her subject, not hostage.
Wait till Narcisse hears about this!
You did it in France, much to my great annoyance, and you will do it here.
Narcisses best pep talks always involve insults.
Its just how he rolls.
Tell Munro Marys coming, and hells coming with her.
That winter coat has magical powers.
