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A Time for Heroes and Betrayal
Taglines
A Place Of Betrayal. The Fate Of The King. A Time For Heroes.
Power and Manipulation in a Dangerous Game
Milady
I don't believe you've suffered the burden of chastity.
Cardinal Richelieu
Perhaps you're right.
Milady
I was making an observation, not an offer.
Cardinal Richelieu
A word of caution, Milady. A snap of my fingers and you could be back on the block where I found you!
Milady
And with a flick of my wrist... I could ].
[inches the blade closer; [w:circumcision|change your religion]
Faith in Divine Presence
Aramis
See? There is a God.
[awakes after being supposedly shot and killed by the Cardinal. He sees his hidden crucifix had stopped the bullet]
The Call to Join the Musketeers
King Louis
This world is an uncertain realm, filled with danger. Honor undermined by the pursuit of power, freedom sacrificed when the weak are oppressed by the strong. But there are those who oppose these powerful forces, who dedicate their lives to truth, honor and freedom. These men are known as Musketeers. Rise, D'Artagnan, and join them.
[honoring a kneeling D'Artagnan]
Porthos' Humorous Take on Rochefort Cheese
Porthos
Rochefort. Isn't that a smelly kind of cheese?
Attraction to a Beautiful and Deadly Woman
Cardinal Richelieu
A remarkable woman. The most beautiful I've ever known... and the deadliest. Which would explain my attraction.
[about MiLady DeWinter]
Conflict Timing Among the Musketeers
Porthos
Athos, you cannot fight this boy.
Athos
Why not?
Porthos
I'm fighting him.
D'Artagnan
Not until one o'clock.
Aramis
I have a duel with him, too.
D'Artagnan
Not until two o'clock.
Conflict Between Faith and Materialism
Aramis
Is he a man of God or a man of gold?
[finds Richelieu's hidden treasure chest in his carriage]
A Price on Their Heads
Cardinal Richelieu
One thousand gold pieces on each of their heads, dead or alive...I prefer dead!
[placing a bounty on the Three Musketeers]
The Power of Words and Impressions
Aramis
Only the wrong words are a complete waste of time. The right words can leave a more lasting impression than a thousand of Porthos kisses.
[to Porthos]
Barmaid
Not likely.
Aramis
Shall I demonstrate? As morning hues of sunswept fire caress your passioned face, alone with thee a pure desire to worship untold grace. My soul would cry in silent prayer to an hour swept apart. Your essence warms the evening air as I dance into your heart.
[to barmaid; kisses Barmaid's hand]
D'Artagnan
Shakespeare.
Aramis
Aramis.
Porthos
Fleeting.
Barmaid
It was beautiful.
Aramis
Oh, thank you.
[Barmaid gets up and kisses Aramis]
The Greatest Heroes: Scoundrels and Outlaws
Taglines
They're Scoundrels, Playboys, Outlaws . . . The Greatest Heroes Who Ever Lived.
Embracing Arrogance and Boldness
Porthos
You, boy, are arrogant, hot-tempered and entirely too bold. I like that. It reminds me of me.
[to D'Artagnan]
Power Struggles and Betrayal in France
King Louis
You have failed!
Cardinal Richelieu
You are so naive. But things couldn't have gone more perfectly if I'd planned them myself. The King of France dies at the hands of his own personal guards! Grief-stricken, terrified, the huddled masses turn for comfort to their devout spiritual leader... who, ever so humbly, assumes the throne... with a queen by his side.
[laughs; heads to throne dais; hands together in prayer, then sits on the throne; flays cape across queen's throne]
Queen Anne
I would rather die.
Richelieu
That can be arranged!
[kicks stool and stands up]
A Clash of Alliances and Promises
Cardinal Richelieu
You're too late, Musketeers! By now, the Duke of Buckingham's signature is next to mine! The alliance is complete!
Athos
That would be difficult... considering the treaty never left France!
[holds up the treaty document]
Cardinal Richelieu
A minor problem. I will return twice as strong, and the throne will be mine!!
[tries not to react]
Aramis
I think not! You will never harm another soul ever again. My promise to God!
[as he fights off the Cardinal's men aboard; facing the Cardinal]
King Louis
Wait.
[blocks Aramis; Richelieu smiles but the king punches him into the water]
Amidst Chaos, a Toast to Life
D'Artagnan
They're shooting at us!
Porthos
Champagne?
[Stands up with a foaming bottle]
Athos
We're in the middle of a chase, Porthos!
Porthos
You're right. Something red.
[Goes back down to find a bottle of wine]