Fear creates fear. I am not ignorant of the dangers, sir. But I will not punish my people...
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Queen Elizabeth I:
How many Catholics are there in England, sir? Cabinet Minister #1:
[snorting]
Immense numbers, Majesty. Cabinet Minister #2:
Half the nation cling to the old superstitions. Queen Elizabeth I:
What would you have me do? Hang half the people in England, or just imprison them? Cabinet Minister #2:
We must act, Majesty! Our inaction is perceived as weakness! Queen Elizabeth I:
If my people break the law, they shall be punished. Until that day, they shall be protected. Cabinet Minister #1:
Majesty, we have proven reason to fear every Catholic in the... Queen Elizabeth I:
[cutting in]
Fear creates fear. I am not ignorant of the dangers, sir. But I will not punish my people for their beliefs. Only for their deeds. I am assured that the people of England love their Queen. My constant endeavor is to earn that love
How many Catholics are there in England, sir? Cabinet Minister #1:
[snorting]
Immense numbers, Majesty. Cabinet Minister #2:
Half the nation cling to the old superstitions. Queen Elizabeth I:
What would you have me do? Hang half the people in England, or just imprison them? Cabinet Minister #2:
We must act, Majesty! Our inaction is perceived as weakness! Queen Elizabeth I:
If my people break the law, they shall be punished. Until that day, they shall be protected. Cabinet Minister #1:
Majesty, we have proven reason to fear every Catholic in the... Queen Elizabeth I:
[cutting in]
Fear creates fear. I am not ignorant of the dangers, sir. But I will not punish my people for their beliefs. Only for their deeds. I am assured that the people of England love their Queen. My constant endeavor is to earn that love
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How many Catholics are there in England sir
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Lmmense numbers Majesty
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Half the nation cling to the old superstitions
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What would you have me do
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Hang half the people of England or just imprison them
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We must act Majesty
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Our inaction is perceived as weakness
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If my people break the law they shall be punished
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Until that day they shall be protected
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Majesty we have proven reason to fear every Catholic in the
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Fear creates fear
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Movie Summary
When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.
Actors
Queen Elizabeth I
Don Guerau De Spes
