Bash quotes from Reign

I could tell it wasn't worth but two chickens. But when I went to milk the goat, she was dry as dust. And this liar took four of my chickens, good laying chickens, in trade. I deserve them chickens back.

My Lord Regent... the good man is speaking to you. He seeks the crown's judgment.

(Sitting up straighter) So sorry, Lord Hugo. My judgment. My judgment is that I have no way of knowing what this other man promised or didn't. But I know that if you had tried to milk that goat before you took her, there'd be no issue.

So, we'll have no satisfaction?

I suppose not. Unless you eat the goat and the taste delights you. (laughs)

I marvel that you could have been brought up at court and still understand it so poorly. For a royal, there's no such thing as safety.

I realize the notion of my being king disappoints you, Lord Hugo.

It did once. But not anymore.

I'm head of the king's Privy Council for two reasons: I know how to manage men and I know how to pick the winning side. In light of recent events; the queen's pending execution and Francis's continuing absence from court... that side is yours.

How lucky I am to have such steadfast support.

If steadfast is what you require, there's only one way to achieve it. Factions need a flag to rally behind, and every young prince with a claim to the throne is another flag. But, if those flags were taken away... perhaps permanently ....

Mary

Are you suggesting... killing the boys?!

I would never presume to make such a suggestion. Those boys are the king's own blood. You asked about safety. This morning's attack was mild.

We are aware of that and share your concern.

There are plots being set on both sides, no doubt... and with deadlier consequences. Sooner or later, blood will be spilled. It's just a matter of whose. Yours and Mary's... or another's.

Is that blood? Did the Blood Cult do this? Rowan, tell me the truth.

It means my family has been chosen. One of us will be sacrificed to the Darkness.

These beliefs, these misguided terrors, they've threatened others I've known and cared about. I won't let anyone hurt you or your family. Whatever it is, we have to fight.

[Bash holds up an axe] Doesn't matter. It can't be stopped.

I'm telling you, we're not dealing with a monster. We're dealing with a small group of ignorant Pagans. If you don't want to fight them, why don't you leave?

And go where? To a village, where we'll be burnt for our Pagan beliefs? We live here. We couldn't leave now if we wanted to. Besides, it's too late now-- we're chosen.

Because what would we be doing? Leaving the Darkness to choose from another home?

Do you believe me now? This creature is the cause of all the horrors in those woods. If you want to protect your realm from these devils, you must kill the monster they serve.

I don't believe in monsters. I never have. But I do believe in fear. And whoever this Darkness is, the Pagans fear him enough to terrorize and slaughter my people.