Knowing he faces death by hanging, Franklin nevertheless decides to go to England, hoping his act of martyrdom will win him posthumous support. Diane learns of the plan and intercedes with the King, who eventually welcomes Franklin in his new position of the ambassador of the United States to France.
Franklin, knowing he would be hanged, decided to travel to England, hoping his act could win him recognition after his death. Diane learned of this and spoke with the King on Franklin's behalf, which led to his appointment as the U.S. ambassador to France.