Popular Reign Quotes
My dear, never give up a crown to anybody.
Catherine
Catherine: I was reminded today that she's a good fighter to have when your back's against the wall. Whatever is going on, trust her, be honest. If you don't, she'll end up a thousand miles away from you, playing her role out of duty.
Francis: And you would care?
Catherine: She has a childlike belief that a woman should trust her husband. I find I wish it were true.
Narcisse: And I want you to know that I do understand.
Lola: You understand?
Narcisse: Why you wanted your dowry back. With it you can stay or go as you wish. It means you haven't surrendered to life at court. You can still make your own decisions. Perhaps find love again, get married. I have the same wish.
The beginning is always promising. The trick is to go on that way.
Lola
Francis: Seeing you safe today, I could not have borne losing you. I want you to know I did not mean those words I said. I didn't even mean them in the moment. I was desperate. I was afraid for you. Oh God Mary. I can't live like this with us so far apart.
Mary: Then stop shutting me out. Tell me why you're so afraid! Whatever it is I will fight at your side!
Francis: You would, wouldn't you? You would fight to the end. There's no need to be so ferocious, you know. I was just feeling the pressures of being a King. Naturally, they take a toll. I'm sorry. Whatever happens, I'll never leave you. Never betray you.
Mary: Isn't lack of honesty a betrayal?
Francis: You must believe that I'll fix this! I'll end this distance between us. I swear. You do believe me, don't you?
Mary: Of course. I believe you.
Francis: You mean it? You're not just acting a part of a dutiful wife like my mother had to? I don't want that.
Mary: No, that will never be us.
The nobles want Francis to sign a law that will require all French subjects to declare their faith to the King -- publicly.
Mary
Bash: Francis. Did you hire Montgomery to kill our father?
Francis: No. I did it myself. I took Montgomery's place.
Bash: Francis. I understand. I know as well as anyone the harm that he caused. Have you been carrying this all alone?
Francis: Not alone. Narcisse knows! He's blackmailing me.
Bash: And Mary?
Francis: She can never know. She must be able to deny on oath before God that she knew anything. It's the only way to keep her safe.
Take a stand, my love. I'll take it with you.
Mary
Francis: I need to handle this on my own and to do it my way. What I need from you is to be patient and to believe in me.
Mary: Alright, then I will do that.
Conde: Queen Mary. To what do I owe this surprise.
Mary: Unfortunately, my husband isn't giving me what I want, so I've come to ask you instead.
Bash: Kenna, Claude is not your friend and she's not even my sister. She's my half sister. And while I can't speak to her passion for beads, I know she's never liked other girls.
Kenna: Well, people can change. I used to think that I was just a shallow girl who only cared for nice jewels and parties. [Bash raises his eyebrows] Alright fine! I still like nice things and parties. Is that a crime? This castle used to be fun.
Bash: On behalf of France, I'd like to apologize for the plague, famine and religious violence.
