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Tom.
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Arthur.
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Henry.
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Well, you all seem solemn enough.
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lt is a solemn business
that brings us here.

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Well, speak of it.
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The country needs a head of state.
lt must be governed.

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-ls it not governed by Parliament?
-There must be a figurehead.

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lt is our tradition.
The country needs a king, Oliver.

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God knows,
you"ve said so many times yourself.

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The country will be ruled
by Parliament.

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Now, in the name of Christ,
how often must l say that?

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-And who will control Parliament?
-The people, the people, the people!

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-lt"s not practical. lt won"t work.
-lt will work and it must work.

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We are here, on behalf of Parliament,
to offer you the crown.

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To offer....
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Me, king of England?
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King Oliver l of England.
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Elizabeth, tell me,
do you see before you a king?


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