Captain Kidd (1945)
Henry Daniell: King William III
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Quotes
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Capt. William Kidd : There's none would be so loyal, nor fight so desperate, as cutthroats under sentence of death... if they knew that at the end of the voyage a royal pardon would be in their pockets.
King William III : I shall hold you responsible for their good conduct.
Capt. William Kidd : Between their conduct and mine, your majesty, there will be little to choose.
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Adam Mercy : May it please your Majesty, I accuse this man of piracy and murder!
Capt. William Kidd : Was ever a gentleman so misfortunate?
King William III : Lock him up in Newgate. He's to be held for the next session of the Court of Oyez and Terminer - there to be tried for his life.
[the palace guards grab Captain Kidd]
Capt. William Kidd : Hands off me, you scum! All I done was for the credit and for the honor and glory of England!
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[last lines]
King William III : Captain Kidd is dead, my Lord Blayne. His account is closed. Now in what manner can I atone for the injustice I worked upon your father? Off with you, First Sea Lord. What do you suggest?
First Sea Lord : We've a fine frigate of 50 guns commissioned for American waters that we thought of naming the "Lady Anne."
King William III : It should be a wedding gift to you from the crown for your loyalty and service to King and Country.
