A Knight's Tale

A Knight's Tale2001

There's no rule against rock anthems from the 1970s in the soundtrack for a movie about a medieval jousting champion, but if you're going to attempt such jarring anachronisms, you'd better establish acceptable ground rules. Writer-director Brian Hel… more »



Prince Edward:
[sighs] What a pair we make, huh? Both trying to hide who we are, both unable to do so. Your men love you. If I knew nothing else about you, that would be enough. But you also tilt when you should withdraw... and that is knightly, too. [to guards] Release him. [Edward turns to the crowd] He may appear to be of humble origins, but my personal historians have discovered that he is descended from an ancient royal line. [crowd murmuring] This is my word... and, as such, is beyond contestation. [turns to William] Now, if I may repay the kindness you once showed me... take a knee. [draws his sword] By the power vested in me by my father, King Edward, and by all the witnesses here, I dub thee Sir William. [crowd cheers] Arise... Sir William. Can you joust?

William:
What?

Prince Edward:
There's my tournament to finish. Now, are you fit to compete, or shall the forfeit stand?

William:
No, I'm fit.

Prince Edward:
I shall have your opponent informed of it. You look for his shield in the lists... at once.

William:
Thank you, my lord.

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