Thomas Howard: [after Cromwell orders the closure of his family priory] That's my country. I told you, my forebears lie there! My father lies there! "Flodden Norfolk," they called him. Named after the battle! Now, where is he to go? It's an insult to the Howard name. My father must be prayed for, damn you!
Thomas Cromwell: Your old dad. Why don't you let him take his chances?
Thomas Howard: You dare hold me in contempt? I'll have your guts, you filthy ingrate! What were you when you came to court? Wolsey owned the shirt on your back. Now you stir yourself, and you show your gratitude to me and to the King, who have done so much for you! You keep your hands out of my affairs, and you take your fucking Germans, and you kick 'em out the door!
Thomas Cromwell: The whole Council approved that match! You signed it, Thomas Howard. You did, as well as I! As for that lady, the King couldn't get her here fast enough.
Thomas Howard: And I tell you, he wants to be free. Have you not seen him looking at my niece? He cast a fantasy to Catherine the first time he ever did see her.
Thomas Cromwell: If you want power, why don't you get it like a man instead of pandering your fucking nieces?
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