The Borgias, Season One

Cesare Borgia:
(observing the ceremonial crowning of Charles by Alexander) It is an august sight, is it not?

Guiliano Della Rovere:
St. Peter's in its' full glory, the Pope of Rome in Cathedra, the Sistine Chapel Choir singing. It would bring tears to one's eyes, Cardinal Borgia.

Cesare Borgia:
I want to compliment you, Cardinal, on your... steadfastness, your probity, your...survival, indeed.

Guiliano Della Rovere:
(nods) It did prove hard, at times.

Cesare Borgia:
In fact, you proved such a worthy opponent, that... I would gladly have you back in Rome. (Della Rovere glances sharply at him)

Guiliano Della Rovere:
You?

Cesare Borgia:
I have my father's ear, as you must understand. And, he needs someone with the steel that your soul has. (Della Rovere looks away)

Guiliano Della Rovere:
He has you, doesn't he?

Cesare Borgia:
I will not be Cardinal forever; surely, you must know that.

Guiliano Della Rovere:
And the other Cardinals?

Cesare Borgia:
Well, my father's problem is he surrounds himself with weakness. (he and Della Rovere meet each other's gaze) And, with your strength, Cardinal-

Guiliano Della Rovere:
I serve God...and can only pray the Papacy survives its' current occupant. (looks towards Alexander)

Cesare Borgia:
... I could've killed you. Twice.

Guiliano Della Rovere:
Perhaps, then, you should kill me now. Because my opposition to the Borgia Papacy will only die with me.