Cesare Borgia and Guiliano Della Rovere in “Unfinished Business”

Cesare Borgia

(observing the ceremonial crowning of Charles by Alexander) It is an august sight, is it not?

Guiliano Della Rovere

St. Peter's in its' full glory, the Pope of Rome in Cathedra, the Sistine Chapel Choir singing. It would bring tears to one's eyes, Cardinal Borgia.

Cesare Borgia

I want to compliment you, Cardinal, on your... steadfastness, your probity, your...survival, indeed.

Guiliano Della Rovere

(nods) It did prove hard, at times.

Cesare Borgia

In fact, you proved such a worthy opponent, that... I would gladly have you back in Rome. (Della Rovere glances sharply at him)

Guiliano Della Rovere

You?

Cesare Borgia

I have my father's ear, as you must understand. And, he needs someone with the steel that your soul has. (Della Rovere looks away)

Guiliano Della Rovere

He has you, doesn't he?

Cesare Borgia

I will not be Cardinal forever; surely, you must know that.

Guiliano Della Rovere

And the other Cardinals?

Cesare Borgia

Well, my father's problem is he surrounds himself with weakness. (he and Della Rovere meet each other's gaze) And, with your strength, Cardinal-

Guiliano Della Rovere

I serve God...and can only pray the Papacy survives its' current occupant. (looks towards Alexander)

Cesare Borgia

... I could've killed you. Twice.

Guiliano Della Rovere

Perhaps, then, you should kill me now. Because my opposition to the Borgia Papacy will only die with me.