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Iraxxa, Godsacre and others in “Empress of Mars”

[After Godsacre shoots Catchlove dead to save Iraxxa]

You sacrificed one of your own, without tactical advantage?

GGodsacre

I didn't sacrifice him. I executed him.

Do you now expect your life to be spared?

GGodsacre

No, no, no, no - I expect it to be taken. And I give it, willingly. [empties the bullets from his revolver]

No. No, wait, stop it. Doctor, stop it!

Shh...!

GGodsacre

[lays his revolver and sword down] Some time ago, I was hanged for cowardice. [shows Iraxxxa the scar on his neck] The execution took longer than expected, and I fear I have not used my time well. I should be happy for you to complete the work they failed to do so long ago.

It will be a pleasure. [aims at him]

No, please, don't do this.

Bill, quiet.

He saved your life!

GGodsacre

Your Majesty, I have a request, if that may be permitted.

Speak!

GGodsacre

[regarding Catchlove] That man was not one of us. Please do not judge mankind by his cruelty or, indeed, by my cowardice. Spare my friends and my world.

Your request does you credit, soldier. It will be considered.

GGodsacre

God save the Queen!

SSoldiers

God save the Queen!

You will die with honor, with bravery, and in the service of those you swore to protect.

GGodsacre

Thank you. You don't know what that means. Thank you.

But not today. In battle, soldier. To die in battle is the way of the warrior. Pledge your allegiance to me and my world, and I will ensure you have the opportunity.

GGodsacre

My life and my service are yours. [takes a knee] To the end!

To the death, my friend. [places her hand on his shoulder] To the death.

[to the Doctor] You knew that would happen!

Always been my problem...

What?

Thinking like a warrior.

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