You're my angel, Richard.
If...
If I stay with you, we won't be able to remain friends.
How shallow I am.
The moment I realize I love him, I desire his love in return.
What's wrong?
You'll be cold on your own, Richard.
York of the white rose.
Lancaster of the red rose.
These royal houses with roses for their crests battled for the throne.
People call their strife the "Wars of the Roses."
Henry seems to have fled while on a pilgrimage.
You've seen his face, have you not, Mr. Catesby?
If we managed to capture him, then--
Saving His Grace takes priority!
Give the places we've already checked another look.
Yes, sir!
What's this?
It can't be.
No, I'm sure of it. That man is...
Henry.
Your Grace!
Catesby.
Wait; he's not our enemy.
I was too injured to move for a time, and this man saved me.
But that man is--
My friend.
Catesby, wait a moment.
He's an old acquaintance of mine.
He came to take me away.
No!
I told you that I would leave as soon as I was well.
There are things that I must do.
Winning George to our cause and annihilating Lancaster.
And... And when you've done them?
Can we be together always then?
Once the war is over, there will be no place for me.
Let's promise to meet again under that tree.
I'll always be waiting for you here.
Very well.
You have my word.
I'm certain it will all be over by this time next year.
Then we'll meet here in a year's time.
It's a promise, Richard.
A promise.
Your Grace, who was that man?
I don't know his past, although he said he was a shepherd.
Catesby, have you ever loved someone?
If your love could never be requited,
would you still want to be with them?
To stay beside them forever, unable to tell them how you feel?
What should I do now?
In George's eyes, I'm a traitor. What hope do I have in a straightforward talk?
I remember when Christmas was approaching.
The time when I lost Father.
George can't have forgotten either.
What's this about?!
Duke George.
Why, if it isn't Your Grace!
Please believe me! I really saw him!
He's merely a lying drunk, sir.
Nonsense! I saw him with my own two eyes!
Saw who?
A ghost with long hair.
He glides along the castle walls like this, glowing the whole time.
Huh? I could swear I see him behind Your Grace.
Here's sixpence. Now go home.
Take care, sir. Spirits are stronger this time of year.
If anything's haunting me, it's no ghost.
It's...
What's the matter?
The banquet is about to start.
Now for the best part!
Let's choose tonight's "king"!
If there's a bean in your cake, you're king!
Who's the lucky winner?
Why, it's Lord Warwick!
The throne is yours, Your Majesty.
I suppose I've no choice.
That should have been my seat.
Why is Warwick sitting on that throne?
No. Henry is king, and the Lancastrian prince will succeed him.
Where did I go wrong?
Now, Your Majesty, I shall summon the actors for the masque.
I was meant to be the king's nearest brother and his heir apparent.
Your Grace, the attendees wish to present you with this splendid wine.
Bring me all you have; I'll drink all the wine in the castle dry!
I am the lawful King of England!
Where is he? Where is my son?
Father!
Father, I pledge my life to the battle for your crown!
Will you join me, George?
I will! I swear it, Father!
Your Grace, a breath of fresh air might do you good.
Oh, yes.
You've had a bit too much to drink.
I guess I got in the way of your party.
I can leave without Your Majesty's help.
Did I... Did I make the wrong choice?
Even if I did, it's too late now.
An actor from the masque?
George.
My son.
George, where is my crown?
Will a son of York dye the white rose with blood?
I-Impossible.
No, it can't be you.
George, sully not the spirit of York!
Do so, and you will receive your just deserts!
Come. Place the crown in my hands.
Stop, Father!
A virtuoso performance, Catesby.
You were the spitting image of my father.
Continue spreading rumors of the ghost.
Give George a glimpse of our father at every opportunity.
Yes, sir!
The more pressure we apply, the more effective that flag will prove.
George is simple. This will move him more than any argument.
It means making my father's ghost our tool,
but all of this is to avenge his death.
You're determined to defeat Lancaster? To defeat Henry?
Naturally. He murdered my father.
I won't let him off with the Tower next time.
I swear that I'll slay him on the battlefield.
My Lord!
I bring news! Edward has set sail for England
with the support of Burgundy!
Just you wait, Warwick.
I'm going to rouse a tempest.
It will rage until a golden crown gleams upon my brow!
What is your command, My Lord?!
Do you honestly believe that the King of France has taken no measures?
Full speed ahead!
Sail for our England's sake, even if the storm winds would deny us!
Your Majesty.
I wondered where you'd gone.
Please come inside. You'll take ill.
I'll remain here. I will not go to war.
That's for the best.
We shall speedily apprehend the Yorkist nobles and gather loyal forces to--
Don't kill them!
I've had my fill of war.
Overawe them with a massive army and drive them off.
The war will end if we stamp out our foes.
Now, gentlemen, take leave of His Majesty.
Farewell, my sovereign.
Farewell, Your Majesty.
By Your Majesty's leave.
Allow me to kiss Your Majesty's hand
as proof of my loyalty.
Virtuous George,
may God be with you.
The war will end?
Even if the body withers, the soul-- the spirit of vengeance--will endure.
You know I'm not going to try anything.
This is to fool my mother.
I'm disappointed in you, Edward.
Mother! You see, um--
Even Henry did his duty as a man.
Is your courage less than his?
O-Of course not!
No, it must be.
You're less of a man than Henry is.
You're wrong. That can't be true.
Then prove it to me here and now.
In your mother's presence.
A king must perform before far more subjects than this.
If this is beyond you, then you are unfit for the crown.
You understand, don't you, Anne?
No matter how deeply you love Richard,
as long as you're a woman, she'll never requite your feelings.
Don't you mind?
I'm your wife.
Duke Richard will never smile on me again.
Your wife has more resolve than you. It's like looking at Henry and me.
Silence!
I'm not like my father!
And inferior to him? I could never be that!
Watch, Mother! I'll prove that I'm a man to be proud of!
Wait.
I'll be your wife, but promise me one thing.
If you capture Duke Richard in battle, don't kill him.
That was already my intention.
We're having no difficulties raising an army.
Yes, my lord. And Queen Margaret's fleet should soon arrive.
Once her reinforcements swell our ranks,
the sham army Edward borrowed from foreign powers will be no match for us.
My Lord, who shall welcome Queen Margaret--
I've already sent someone.
The most trustworthy man I have.
Well done, Richard. I must thank God for our safe reunion.
Edward, are these all of our forces?
I doubt that this will be enough to win in battle.
That's why I sent you.
Unless George returns to us...
...then this is where Edward must fall.
George.
Traitor! Have you forgotten that my sister is the true queen?!
How could you forsake your own brother for Henry?!
Be silent, Anthony.
Answer me, George. Who do you serve?
I serve the King of England. Isn't that obvious?
George, I am bound for York as merely the Duke of York.
I have no other motive. Let me pass.
That I cannot do.
Brother, I came here to serve a king!
Not a duke!
The House of York is the house of our father, who shed his blood for England.
I cannot bring it to ruin.
Edward, proclaim yourself king at once!
This time, I will be your subject!
George!
My brother!
You are ten times dearer to me now than when we parted.
Dearer than when I harbored not a drop of hatred for you.
E-Edward.
Warwick and his allies are raising troops everywhere.
We'll slip between them and reach London before they do.
They've left Henry alone in the palace.
Once we get inside, he's ours.
Henry!
We're bound for London?
We plan to head south after raising troops in York.
More should flock to our banner now that George has joined us.
Your Grace.
Please allow me to see to Henry.
What do you mean?
If you were to--
Mr. Catesby!
Lord Hastings summons you.
Return to your master. Your mission with me is over.
With my own hands...
My name is Edward Plantagenet, and I am the rightful King of England!
--...I'll take vengeance on Henry for Father's death! --Now, onward, brave soldiers!
So, you came to see me.
Please tell me: have I been a bad king?
I never turned a deaf ear to my people's pleas.
I never deprived them of their wealth or made them suffer.
I...
I never wanted to be king.
Do you want to go outside?
Of course you do; it's a lovely day.
Once it gets a little warmer, so many flowers will bloom.
Then summer will come.
Trees will bear fruit and their leaves will fall.
And then, I'll be able...
I'll be able to see you again.
Henry!
Where are you?!
Richard?
Buckingham! Where is King Henry?!
How should I know?
Warwick had me locked up until mere moments ago.
Wait! Are you planning to kill Henry?!
Your Majesty!
Please flee! The Yorkists have invaded to take you prisoner!
If I'm captured now, I'll never see Richard again.
Hurry! The confusion will mask your escape if you go now!
What of Henry?!
We've searched the house, but he's not here.
Search all of London!
I'll reward whoever finds him!
It wouldn't be wise to kill Henry now.
Rash actions will cost you your brother's trust.
You speak like a loyal subject.
Look at that.
Edward.
Elizabeth!
I'm so glad you're safe.
I'm sorry for my delay.
Edward, this is your son.
O Lord!
Bless this boy!
His heir is born, and his brother returned.
Even if Edward were to die now, the throne would not be yours immediately.
When did I wish for the throne?
It's high time you were honest.
I refuse to believe that my words have never once moved you.
I'll always be waiting for you here.
I'll annihilate Lancaster and avenge my father.
Then, it will all be over.
Once there are no more battlefields, I'll be--
I thought you were like me-- smoldering with constrained ambition.
It appears I was mistaken.
How did they avoid our notice?
We were supposed to have them hemmed in. What is George doing?!
Well, no matter. Edward can take London or kill Henry,
but he can't change the fact that our forces outnumber his.
Edward, I promise that I'll take your head myself!