August 7, 1971 · 72 min
The Hulot family has risen to eminence under Napoleon I. The Baroness Hulot's cousin, Bette, is the only member of the family who has not shared in their good fortune.
August 14, 1971 · 73 min
Unknown to Bette, Hortense has successfully engineered a meeting with Steinbock.
August 21, 1971 · 73 min
Bette and Valerie have established themselves in the house Hector has provided for Valerie.
August 28, 1971 · 72 min
Montes, Crevel, Hector and Steinbock all believe themselves to be the father of Valerie's child.
September 4, 1971 · 72 min
Hector is faced with ruin and has been spirited away by Bette. However, Bette's plans have suffered' their first setback through the death of the Marshal just before she was to marry him.