Did you hear, Cesare Borgia at the last tournament

defeated all his opponents?

- Mara, bring me a drink. - Very good.

Don't worry if he's late,

it's logical he won't come at the usual time.

Today there's a French diplomatic mission at the Vatican.

It will mean trouble for us.

There'll be a new wave of syphilis.

For you there'll be trouble, it won't concern me.

It won't concern either of you.

At least as long as you're here.

Giulia, go and get ready.

The Pope will be here sooner than you think.

I know him well.

Just a carafe of good wine

to remind him that more important things await.

Do you think every night he comes to me because of good wine?

When we are alone, he seems so different.

His voice softens, and even his stern look

is no longer able to hide his love for me.

Don't delude yourself with the love he gives you.

At one time he was in love...

also with me.

But the years pass and beauty fades.

And even if I gave him children,

I lost him to other women younger and more beautiful than me.

Now all that is left me...

is bitterness.

And I only see him because I procure for him

moments of distraction and pleasure with others.

Go, prepare yourself. For now he'll come.

Go on.

Of course, Vannozza, I'll go.

Girls, go and help Giulia.

- How are you, Vannozza? - Don't worry about me.

Giulia awaits for you. But why the escort?

Each corner of Rome could hold an ambush.

Have them leave, you know my home is safe.

Sorry Vannozza.

Wait outside.

Our enemies have multiplied,

and Della Rovere has been saying that for the Triregno

I squandered the gold of all the Roman banks.

Forget it, Alessandro...

How are my children? ls Cesare back from Nepi?

You've no need to worry.

They are strong... smart...

All qualities they have taken from us.

- And Lucrezia? - Lucrezia...

I burn with desire to see her again.

She'll be back soon, you'll see.

When we conceived her...

Remember, it was a full moon...

And you had a beauty...

and a passion... like never before...

It's been a while since that night.

Now your love is expressed in procuring playthings,

and I continue to seek in vain

in the eyes of the women you offer me,

the look that you once had.

Alessandro, for once stay a while with me...

Not now, Vannozza.

The older you get the bigger the swine!

Come on out. Let's go.

They'll discover us! The other night it was a miracle!

Why are you always so afraid. Now they think we're asleep.

Would you let me go alone on this night so dark?

Come on, now! Get a move on!

- So, how did it go? - We did what you asked of us, Cesare.

But it wasn't so easy.

Perhaps he expects to be spied upon.

I wouldn't pay so much for an easy thing.

- Well? - We followed him to Porta Pinciana.

- Who was he with? - With one of the Farnese and two papal guards.

And then?

Then they split up and he was left alone.

- Which way did he take? - The usual.

Then he realized he was being followed

and made some detours to cover his tracks.

Then convinced he was alone, continued on his way.

He reached the usual house and disappeared inside.

- Then what? - Now he's still there.

I left one of mine.

- And her? - She arrived soon after, in a hurry.

And threw stones at a window.

She wasn't alone, but accompanied by a young novice.

And my father knows nothing.

Don't doubt it my lord.

I thought today would never come, Alessandro.

I was afraid you had forgotten me.

Forgotten? During this morning's hearing with the Spanish bishops

I did nothing but think of you.

Is it really true?

They talked and talked... But I never heard a word.

And desired me? Tell me, do you desire me?

Yes, my little Giulia.

Today I thought a thousand times of your eyes.

Of your breasts... of your hair...

Of your fragrant body.

Of your angelic face.

And because you're a whore!

- Because you're a whore, right? - Yes, my lord.

- I'm a whore! - And you like to make love, right?

Yes, my lord. I like to make love.

- And you enjoy it with everyone? - Yes, I like to do it with everyone!

- With dogs and pigs, right? - Yes, with dogs and pigs!

Down, bitch!

- Say it again!_ - With dogs and pigs!

With dogs and pigs...

- Come. - It's already dawn, how do we get back in?

- Mother Superior will find out. - Even if she does, it will be worth it.

It was a wonderful night. Can't you read it in my face?

Yeah, these things you can't understand. Come on.

In Rome he's the best on horseback. He wins every tournament.

He's daring in battle, strong, invincible.

And even in lovemaking, I believe that no one could surpass him.

Fine, But now back to the convent!

I wish to speak now to my father.

His Holiness is in a meeting, and doesn't realise you are in Rome.

I came back last night. Tell him that it's urgent.

I'm sorry but I was here first, brother.

You've been away, so I'll inform you.

Our father is quite furious. There are difficulties.

In short, you should postpone the meeting.

I have to talk to him.

Very well, if you have some good news to give him.

You know, it seems that the annulment of Lucrezia's marriage

is going on forever.

They say the impotence of her husband is a fairy tale created by us Borgias.

To get rid of the Sforza.

Young Sforza is impotent!

Lucrezia has been married for over a year

and the marriage has never been consummated!

So according to you, our dear sister would still be a virgin?

His holiness is ready to receive the Duke of Candia.

Now I'll tell him my night of love, and he will tell his.

It's the only way to change his mood.

In two hours we'll be fine.

Eminence.

Giovanni Sforza, Duke of Pesaro.

It's a pleasure to see you again, my dear Giovanni.

It will be good to be alone. Out, all of you!

I have important things to discuss with my cousin.

I hope you have had a good trip.

I rode day and night. From Rome to Milan without stopping.

Will you stay on your knees in front of me forever.

Come on, stand up!

It's a slander! I beg you, believe me!

If the Pope took away Lucrezia, it's because he wants her for himself!

In Rome they're slandering me!

The rumors have come this far!

They believe me impotent!

They say Maddalena Gonzaga, my first wife,

was impregnated by another.

And all seem to believe this nonsense!

- They are rumors spread by the Pope! - Calm down!

Calm down. For everything there's a remedy.

You are not alone.

Now we must think of a way to force them to take it all back.

We must defend our honour from these slanders!

His Excellency, the cardinal legate loannes Sisto Borgia of Monreale.

Monsignor.

If your brother, the Pope,

thinks to get rid of a relationship becoming uncomfortable

accusing of impotence my nephew and ridiculing my name,

I tell you that he has miscalculated!

We will make him renege on his slander!

Here! In this room! In front of everyone!

Come here.

Go on! Take him!

Come.

Do you like me?

- Yeah... - Then kiss me.

Write!

I Ludovico il Moro, declare that my nephew Giovanni Sforza,

in the presence of Cardinal Sisto Borgia of Monreale,

Pope's brother,

and all the dignitaries of my court,

gave public proof of his virility.

Be nice, don't let me make a bad impression!

If nothing happens, I'll be bored!

Silence!

Look what you're doing to me! You'll have me kicked out of court!

In front of everyone, I can't! I can't!

It seems pointless.

We have proposed to you to prove his manhood,

with Lucrezia, in the villa of Nepi,

under the control of us Borgia and you Sforza,

but if he fails to make love with Lucrezia

will you believe that...

I'm sorry sir, but I don't know what to do.

- What did you say, bitch! - Stop, are you crazy?

Leave this poor girl! Guards!

Take him away and I never want to see him again!

I'm not impotent! I'm not impotent!

I'm not impotent!

I'm not impotent!

- You wrote what I told you? - Yes, sir.

Cross it out!

Give up your amorous adventures

- and think about a serious marriage. - You're very astute, Uncle.

No doubt you've already planned it all with my father.

Not exactly, but you know how politics is in Italy,

one advises strong alliances.

There would be the Duchy of Benevento.

And do you mind, if I give to my father

the statement of Moro?

I see that the news makes you very happy. Please.

His Holiness Pope Alexander VI.

Father, your hopes have been answered.

Ludovico has signed. Here is the document.

With this, Lucrezia is free!

And the Aragon will be able to intermarry with our family!

Tell me brother, how was Ludovico?

Morose!

Lucrezia !

Lucrezia!

The news has arrived, you're free! You can leave whenever you want!

I hope your stay with us, Lucrezia

has taught you to live as a Christian, and from now on you'll be

an example of goodness and family values to the women of Rome.

I'm not impotent! I'm not impotent!

I'll strangle you! I'll strangle you!

He wanted to kill that wonderful girl!

Go sit down.

In short, I laughed so much that I got lumbago!

And he not only wanted to strangle her...

All the girls, because for him, all women are suffocating.

And, the poor things...

I suppose you thought about consoling the girl.

Alas! How many sacrifices are imposed by the sacred robe!

So, in conclusion, Moro, to try to appease me,

wanted to give me at the end of the feast,

this wonderful, wild flower.

But you uncle, would not have stretched out your hands immediately, I hope.

But shown a little holy indignation...

0 did your beard hide the smile of the sinner?

lam not a saint, I'm a poor man at the service of the powerful.

A round of applause for the sincerity of this poor man!

Sisto, stop playing the fool! Sit down and eat!

Women like you, Vannozza, unfortunately one finds no more!

News of our dear Lucrezia?

Yes, now the matter of marriage is ended, the Pope has assured me of her return.

What joy, I can't wait to embrace her.

- I would say... - Yes, she'll lead a secluded life for a while...

Lord?