“I cannot shed blood in her house, but I will cut your throat anon. Do...” – Lord Wessex, Shakespeare in Love ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Shakespeare in Love 1998

Lord Wessex

I cannot shed blood in her house, but I will cut your throat anon. Do you have a name?

William Shakespeare

Christopher Marlowe, at your service.

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