Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007)
Laurence Fox: Sir Christopher Hatton
Quotes
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Sir Christopher Hatton : Be warned by the atrocities in France! God-fearing Christians murdered by Papist cut-throats inflamed by hatred of the truth!
Lord Howard : We know the Catholics take their orders from Spain. The Spanish speak openly of Mary Stuart as Queen of England in waiting.
Queen Elizabeth I : [sharply] Mary Stuart is a Queen cast out by her own ungrateful nation.
Sir Christopher Hatton : With respect, Majesty: a Catholic Queen. Your loyal Protestant supporters don't understand why Mary Stuart lives under our protection at our expense. Very considerable expense.
Queen Elizabeth I : Mary Stuart is my cousin. She is our guest. And she is under our control.
Lord Howard : But while she lives, Majesty, she is a beacon that draws our enemies' eyes and hopes.
Queen Elizabeth I : [speculating] While she lives?
Sir Christopher Hatton : She is the poison at the heart of England. The poison must be cut out.
Queen Elizabeth I : You'd have me make a martyr of her. What is her crime?
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Sir Christopher Hatton : [the Archduke Charles of Austria's portrait is presented as a possible suitor] An Austrian alliance would keep France quiet.
Sir Francis Walsingham : And put Philip on a leash.
Queen Elizabeth I : I've become almost enthusiastic. Send for him.