Queen of Swords/Vengeance

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Vengeance

Season 1, Episode 4
Airdate	October 28, 2000
Production Number	104
Writer(s)	James Thorpe
Director(s)	Brian Grant
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Queen of Swords — Season One

Vengeance is the fourth episode of the first season of Queen of Swords, and the fourth episode overall.

Guest Stars: James Innes-Smith (Latham), Freddie Douglas (Ramon), Javier Sandoval Alvarez (Don Fuentes), Julio Morales Merino (Don Aguilera), Edward Hughes (Ian Latham),

1 Plot Overview
2 Notes
3 Arc Advancement
4 Trivia
5 Quotes
6 Reviews

[edit] Plot Overview

Don Aguilera is shot by an assassins crossbow. His son, Ramon, seeks vengeance on Don Fuentes whom he believes responsible. The Queen intercepts the assassin when he tries again and realises the Don was not the target, but Dr Helm was by a soldier from the Napoleonic wars seeking vengeance for the death of his brother. Colonel Montoya realises a chance to kill the Queen by sacrificing Dr Helm, by making a deal with the assassin. The Queen has to stop Ramon making a mistake, Dr Helm from being killed and her own death at the hands of Colonel Montoya.

[edit] Notes

Second episode to be filmed. Napoleonic war scenes for this and "Destiny" used by both Directors Jon Cassar and Brian Grant.

The swordfight between Dr Helm and Latham, a number of profanities are edited out in some versions.

Local editing deletes the profanity "Bastard" uttered by Ramon, twice to Don Fuentes and Dr Helm twice to Latham.

[edit] Arc Advancement

[edit] Happenings

Reveals more of Dr Helm's past in the Napoleonic wars.

[edit] Characters

The Queens first kill unbeknown to Dr Helm.

Dr Helm flirts with The Queen

Col. Montoya is prepared to sacrifice Dr Helm in his deal with the assassin.

Ramon is Tessa's childhood friend.

Captain Grisham, Vera,and Don Hidalgo do not appear in this episode.

[edit] Referbacks

[edit] Trivia

[edit] The Show

[edit] Behind the Scenes

The final swordfight footage, by Anthony De Longis, was lost on it's way to Canada for processing and editing. It had to be reshot by French swordmaster/stunt co-ordinator Albert Goldberg who was credited in error with the whole episode.

[edit] Allusions and References

[edit] Memorable Moments

[edit] Quotes

The Queen to Ramon "Today I killed a man to save your life. I won't do it again"

Colonel Montoya to his men "The tracks are heading West leading us away from the doctor. The woman has a good heart. I shall keep it in a jar on my desk"

Queen to Dr Helm "Should I be flattered?"