The Serpent Queen (TV Series)

The First Regency (2022)

Ludivine Sagnier: Diane de Poitiers

Quotes 

• Pierre Marques : I began life as a tailor's apprentice. Didn't have any schooling. I worked my way up until I owned the business. I never asked anything from anyone. But every time I have two pennies to rub together, one of my betters takes them. Just like they took my home. Now, they say it's because I worship the wrong God. It's not. It's because I'm common. And when I go to those who are supposed to be my allies, they take from me as well. Because I'm common.

  Diane de Poitiers : I should remind you who you are addressing.

  Pierre Marques : I know I'm uncouth, but you need to hear this, because if free men can't make their way in this country, mark my words, sooner or later, they'll come for you. For all of you. And they'll put all your pretty little heads on spikes. You know it as well as I do. You're only hoping it doesn't happen on your watch. Because you can put on your show with your rituals and your finery, but you know it won't last forever. Sooner or later, they'll catch on and see that you're no different than the rest of us!

  Diane de Poitiers : How dare you! The king grants you an audience and you come with threats?

  Pierre Marques : Oh, pshh, a warning. Not threats.

  Diane de Poitiers : If your father could see you show such weakness, he would be ashamed! A tailor who thinks he can speak his mind to the king? I should have you whipped, and then perhaps you will remember your place!

  Pierre Marques : Who are you to tell me of my place? The king's mistress is supposed to be invisible, not seen and not heard. But you, you-you prance around without even a sense to be ashamed of yourself! The way you carried on at the coronation? Did you think they were cheering you? They were laughing! A king who doesn't fight with his men? Because he'd rather be fucking his whore!

  Diane de Poitiers : He is your king! Chosen by God! That makes me God's choice! Or God's whore, if you like!

  Pierre Marques : No God of mine. Now, if you'll excuse me I think I've had enough.

  Diane de Poitiers : [slashes Pierre Marques' throat]