The Viking Queen (1967)

Donald Houston: Maelgan

Quotes 

• Maelgan : [examines King Priam]  He is very near to death, my lady.

  Salina : He must live to complete his wish.

  Beatrice : It would be better if he died.

  Maelgan : It is written in the clouds that the King shall sign such a will and that you

  [points to Salina] 

  Maelgan : will wear armor and carry a sword in your right hand. It has been - written!

• Maelgan : The gods have given a sign! I, Maelgan, by the powers vested in me... do hereby charge you, Salina, Queen of the Iceni, before the sacred mistletoe and the golden sickle, to lead your people wisely! To shelter and protect them from all who seek to harm them or who seek to dominate them! And to all who seek to enslave them!

• Maelgan : Be a disbeliever if you wish, Tristram. But, I tell you one more thing. Salina, herself, in the near future, will call on the power of the Druids to aid her in cutting the Roman shackles that bind this land.

• Maelgan : Your true destiny is at hand. It cannot be averted! It was written long ago by Zeus! Written in the clouds for all with eyes to see. Written and foretold - by me. Your voice shall be heard across the heart of the land.

  Beatrice : He speaks the truth, Salina.

  Maelgan : A Queen shall take up the sword - and *drive* the invader from our land, while his strength is still divided.

  Beatrice : It's ordained by the gods. Don't you see? It is their doing. A sign!

  Maelgan : Take up the sword! Lead your people!

• Maelgan : Now? Now, will you pick up the sword?