Elizabeth1998

Mary of Guise:
I hear you are a wise man, Sir Francis, and a creature of the world like me.

Walsingham:
Yes. I have no illusions. I know it is only a matter of time before my Queen is overthrown. Her Majesty rules with the heart, not with the head.

Mary of Guise:
I understand. It is hard for a woman to forget her heart. But, er... what of you, Walsingham?

Walsingham:
A wise man would be careful not to put himself in the way of harm.

Mary of Guise:
And how would a wise man do that?

Walsingham:
He would, as I said, change allegiance.

Mary of Guise:
Allegiance?

Walsingham:
There are but two choices. He would get into bed with either Spain or France.

Mary of Guise:
[laughs] And whose bed would you prefer?