The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
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I mean, because you
wouldn't want to hurt me.

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Because I'm your queen.
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And so I'll never know
till everyone else knows...

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...and is laughing at me
that I've lost you.

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Let me finish, sweet.
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When the time comes...
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...and I seem old to you...
- You're not old.

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I won't have you old.
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And you love someone else...
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...be kind and tell me.
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Will you do that?
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You may kill me if I ever say it.
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Love...
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...may I say one thing more
that may hurt you?

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Anything.
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Now that you're back
and safe in my heart again...

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...the post I have given you
will not content you.

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Your blood will be on fire to lead
some new command, some far adventure.

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If you hear I need a general anywhere,
promise me you will not ask to go.

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Is this what you wanted?
To force me into a cowardly promise?

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- Are you afraid I might return in triumph?
- Not that, dearest. No.

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But there are those here at court,
powerful enemies...

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...who would love to see you
gone from me...

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...and who would stop at nothing
to trick you into disaster.

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- Am I afraid of such...?
- I asked you not to be angry.

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Not angry? When you think I can't outflank
such numskulls as Raleigh and his clique?

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Very well.
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Go, if you like.
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Only I love you and say
what would be wisest.

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The things I love in you most,
your honesty, your reckless pride...

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...are the very things
they would play upon, sweet.

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All I ask of you is be careful.
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Surely you can do so little
for one who loves you so well.

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Will you promise?
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Promise.

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