I would never wed unless I heard from a woman's own lips that she desired me.
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S1 E15Unfinished Business
You will always see him just as I will always see you. Naked in each other's arms.
I thought we could count on our love for one another. That's what I've always believed, but you never have, have you?
You mean that you encouraged the love of a man below you in rank? Because he found himself drawn into political intrigues he knew nothing about, with enemies he'd never had before? Because he found himself doing things he'd never contemplated, getting in deeper and deeper.
Oh, God, Bash.
Yes. I walked this road first.
Only a king could survive my love, and no one below. My rank is poison.
I'm sorry. Brave Mary, I'm sorry.
We are king and queen, chained together as surely as prisoners in a dungeon. And if we are not to suffer as prisoners do, we must make peace with each other.
France has been through so much. Most of this country is like dry tinder, just waiting for a spark. All that is needed is a face, a claim, a bloodline, and someone who is willing to die for the cause.
What could Condé have to gain from striking out against you?
The throne. All that stands between him and the crown is my head.
Save your apologies. Your words have no meaning to me anymore.
Deliver a message to King Francis. Tell him Prince Condé is coming.
Bash! I've been looking for you all day. If you could excuse your woodsman, we have business to discuss. Oh, good Lord. You're a woman! Oh, you must be Bash's mysterious friend who lives in the forest.
Renaude? The mercenary?
Former mercenary. Quickly becoming Francis's right-hand man. No offense.
None taken.
Well, I may be cooped up in a castle, but never forget, my reach is far.
I knew it was a matter of time before Condé showed his true colors. I should have poisoned him when I had the chance!
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