Henry IV, 2nd chapter, Ruggieri and the Montpensier, No. 5. In his palace of the Escorial, King Phillip II of Spain …. just received news from France that caused him great disquiet. - Bearnais is laying siege to Paris, and there's only enough for one month left! - Bearnais receives reinforcements everyday, but we are afraid that he might take the capital before our forces can intervene! The Grand inquisitor of Spain had the privilege of entering the royal apartments at any hour (Mr. Maurice SCHUTZ). - Sire, your duty is to save France by lifting the crown off Bearnais' head and putting it on your own head! - Our enemies are winning and I fear God has abandonned us! You blashpheme Sire! Shame on you if you do not take the crown of the heirs of Saint Louis! The Holy Inquisition has condemned Bearnais to death; time to execute the sentence! - Who'll take that on? - Me! This evening I shall leave secretly for Paris! - But it is under siege, you would have to go through a thousand dangers to get there! - God protect His servant! - This act, signed by Your Majesty, shall give me full political and military powers! Watch the rest in No. 6.