The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
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1:24:03
So the court's in my hands,
the country mine, you my prisoner...

1:24:06
...I must disband my army,
give your kingdom back to you?

1:24:11
I, your prisoner?
1:24:14
Of course. The throne's mine for the taking.
1:24:17
So this is your loyalty?
1:24:19
This is your love?
1:24:22
Well, at least I know now
what it was you wanted.

1:24:29
You shall have it.
1:24:31
- Your throne?
- Yes, and make the best of it.

1:24:35
So shall I.
1:24:41
What are your plans?
1:24:43
- I have none.
- The tower? The block?

1:24:46
Having been a queen, I realize how useful
they are to consolidate power.

1:24:51
You could hardly take a queen prisoner
and have no thought of her destiny.

1:24:56
My mother walked that path.
I can walk it too.

1:25:00
- You know, you're as free as air.
- I am your prisoner.

1:25:03
My dear prisoner still.
1:25:05
Let's finish with pretending.
1:25:07
- You neither love me nor want me.
- I do love you, and I want you.

1:25:12
Yes, and I want power too.
1:25:14
- But not without you.
- No...

1:25:16
...if you wanted me, would you
strike at me with an army?

1:25:19
No. You'd have come to me quietly...
1:25:23
...and talked to me as lovers should
at the proper time.

1:25:27
But now, no.
1:25:29
What you really wanted, you've taken.
1:25:33
This is your throne now...
1:25:36
...but I am not yours.
1:25:39
So put me where I'll do the least harm.
1:25:42
That you know I'll never do.
1:25:44
Promise me you'll share
your throne with me...

1:25:47
...and I'll disband my army,
and you shall be free.

1:25:51
I promised.
1:25:54
You shall share my realm with me.
1:25:57
As I am queen, I promise it.

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