A scene from Braveheart 1995
Longshanks

His legend grows. It will be worse than before.

Hamilton

He rallies new volunteers in every Scottish town. And when he replenishes his numbers, --

Longshanks

They're sheep, mere sheep. Easily dispersed if we strike the shepherd. Very well. Take a flock of your finest assassins and set a meeting.

Hamilton

My lord, Wallace is renowned for his ability to smell an ambush.

Longshanks

If what Lord Hamilton tells me is correct, he warmed to our future queen and would trust her. So we'll dispatch her with the notion that she comes in peace.

Hamilton

My Lord, the princess might be taken hostage, or her life be put in jeopardy.

Longshanks

My son would be most distressed by that. But if she were to be killed, we would soon find the King of France a useful ally against the Scots. [to Prince Edward] You see, as king, you must find the good in any situation.

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