How do I look?
Like a queen men would die for.
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S1 E15Unfinished Business
My life is once again the sum of my choices, not someone else's crimes.
A king must always deliver good news in person. Bad news should be sent via messenger, or let them find out on their own.
No one life is more valuable than France.
What odd turns our lives have taken. Mary, I can't believe this is goodbye.
We need to keep the servants quiet. Bash, gather them up. Offer them bribes for their silence. If they refuse, tell them I will cut off their heads!
You can tell me whatever it is that's troubling you.
Because I like to make a point of telling my blackmailer everything.
I love my wife.
[Scoffs] No, you love power.
Ambassador Blackburn.
Lady Lola. You remember me.
Yes. You extended Elizabeth's invitation for me to visit England. I've been visiting ever since.
It is time that we move forth on our own, as queens of separate nations.
Go take back your country.
If you refuse John Knox as you suggest, it tells him you are a decisive and formidable ruler who will not be bullied.
Which I am.
Which is what he really hates. So stall. Avoid a decision he can rally against. Let him think you are indecisive, innocuous...
Feminine.
[Voiceover] My dearest Mary, if you're reading this, then you are leaving France to reclaim your Scottish throne. I always knew this day would come, and I wish I could be at your side as you set sail to take back what is yours. In the darkest of times, you were my conscience. Your heart was a light, Mary, and it burned so very bright for France. No matter how far you go, that light will burn forever.
[Voiceover] I love you, Mary Stuart. Forever.
I think I need a tourniquet.
Why? So you can kill again? I don't think so.
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