As much as Im already craving a Mary-Catherine interaction, Im admittedly very intrigued by Scotland.
Scotland is going to be fun, you guys.
Marys not a big fan.
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Bash is pretty adept with a crossbow and all, but taking on an entire Scottish clan?
Even Bash understands he has limits.
Welcome to the Land of Clan McPhee!
Upon arrival, Mary and Bash are immediately taken to meet the infamous Munro.
Very impressive for these parts!
If they discover theres no rich fiance waiting to marry Pauline, there will be consequences.
Before we get into those, theres another Stuart in town we should discuss.
Meet James, Marys brother!
Since James is Marys half-sibling, he has no real claim to the throne.
The next person in line is Lord Darnley, who is Catholic, so naturally Knox detests him.
What a great guy, this John Knox!
John Knox is actually more terrible than Munro, which is saying something.
Once again, Bash is hesitant.
He doesnt like the idea of Mary being alone with the dangerous guy.
Little does Bash know, Mary tuned him out hours ago.
Its a good thing, too, because Marys going to need a quick getaway.
Back in Munros room, the two keep the flirting game going a little longer.
As the two discuss the sword, it becomes more and more evident Munro knows exactly who Mary is.
The jig is up, girl.
He knows she is Mary, Queen of Scots, and he is not impressed.
Even Munro has a sob story, people.
Scotland has really brought out a new side of our queen, huh?
And then, in a rather thrilling montage, the two are galloping off to Edinburgh.
A slower horse and Mary might not have had any crown to race home to.
England:Believing Mary to be dead, Elizabeth has plans for Scotland.
With the help of Lola, her new BFF, Liz wants to take the Scottish throne for herself.
Lola soon learns this fact, too, from none other than…Narcisse!
Thats right, Narcisse somehow managed to get into England, find a priest outfit (long story!
), and sneak into the English castle, all within a few days time.
Lola has no time for this.
She does, however, have time to hear about Mary surviving the shipwreck.
She thinks that once Elizabeth hears of Marys survival, shell back off.
Narcisse and every single person watching are all like, Aw, thats so cute you would think that.
Regardless of the reasoning, Lola knows she cant stay in England anymore.
Oh, Lola, like dont fall for this.
Claude and Martel have a history er, dalliance and Martel is still very much interested in the princess.
Meanwhile, Catherine gets the long-awaited ransom note from the Red Knights.
Shes to appear in a specified clearing alone to be executed for her crimes.
Then, and only then, will they release Charles.
But Catherines not going down without a fight.
The regent of France has a plan and it involves careful costuming.
Catherine, clad in a great coat and ass-kicking leather leggings, heads out into the foggy clearing.
Thats when Catherines plan kicks in to action.
Its the Kings Guard, including Leith, in disguise as Red Knights!
Unfortunately, hes a little hesitant to talk.
Well, thats not going to work for Catherine.
She wants her son back and shell do whatever it takes to find him.
Hey, Red Knight dude, Id talk if I were you.
