A character in The Pillars of the Earth
Played by Sarah Parish
The Pillars of the Earth · 42 quotes
Tied for 4th most-quoted character in The Pillars of the Earth: in 6 of its 42 quotes
Most scenes with: Waleran (3), William (3)
We are pleased to announce that with the events of this day, all opposition to our rightful rule is extinguished. Maud and Gloucester's army has been put to flight and there are now only loyal men in England!
[Crowd cheers]
I didn't know they were defeated. Is this recent?
Regan HamleighHe tells the peasants what they need to hear.
Regan HamleighWilliam is being held back, but not by some anonymous knight. He's nearly 25 years old. He needs to marry and give us grandchildren.
There are plenty of women who'd have him.
Regan HamleighNone of sufficient nobility, my love. And if he can't marry a title, he shall have to inherit one.
Are you suggesting that I retire and give him mine?
Regan Hamleigh[Laughs] I know you'd never agree to that.
Not in my prime, I wouldn't! [Regan is bleeding him] There, that's quite enough, my dear.
Regan HamleighYou drink too much, Percy. Your tongue's too loose.
I fear you've cut too deep.
Regan HamleighNo, my sweet. [Percy struggles for his life] Not deep enough.
[Regan kills him]
I'm the earl! I'm the rightful earl! Richard lost that claim when his father lost his head!
Getting soldiers is all the king cares about. Raise an army to finish Maud, he'll give you whatever you want.
Regan HamleighEasily said, but where do we get the means to do it? The market at Kingsbridge sucks the money out of Shiring. Kingsbridge gets the rents, the taxes, business...
Close the market.
Regan HamleighHow? The king has licensed it!
Oh yes. Unfortunately, he has.
Regan HamleighWhat?
If I close the market for you, will you close the quarry for me?
Regan HamleighThe only way to close the quarry involves bloodshed. Innocent lives shall be lost. My son shall burn in hell for your sins.
That's why you've been a reluctant enforcer, William?
Mother's always been afraid of fire. But the fires of hell are eternal.
[Grabbing his bible and cross] On your knees. Are you sorry for all the lives taken by your sword in the past and in the future?
Oh yes.
Ego Te absolvo. Do what you must.
If you wish Maud to make your son Earl of Shiring, I need to successfully trade Stephen with Gloucester.
Regan HamleighI'll contribute to the ransom fee, if that's your concern.
No, my concern is Stephen. If he is redeemed, will the war continue?
Regan HamleighUndoubtedly.
Therefore Queen Maud may not rule for long and then, whose side are we on?
Regan HamleighWe need to play both sides.
Oh, I intend to do that as negotiator, but your position is not as flexible.
Regan HamleighYou will have to intercede for us.
You presume our position is that of equals. I need you to serve me, not command me.
Regan HamleighWhat would Your Eminence have me do? Whatever your wish, I am happy to obey.
I wish to be made Archbishop of Canterbury once Stephen regains his throne. The current one will have to be removed, of course.
Regan HamleighWhom do you hate the most?
Aliena. She didn't die in the fire like I wanted her to.
Regan HamleighAnd what would you do to her?
Have my way with her again and again until she does die.
Regan HamleighAnd so you shall. And whom do you love the most?
You.
Regan HamleighAnd what would you do to me?
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