「Fear creates fear. I am not ignorant of the danger. But I will not punish my people for their beliefs. Only for their deeds. I am assured that the people of England love their Queen. My constant endeavor is to earn that love.」
「I have given England my life. Must she also have my soul?」
「The closer I come to death, The more I want to live, the hungrier I am for life.」
「When the storm breaks, each man acts in accordance with his own nature. Some are dumb with terror, some flee, some hide. And some spread their wings like eagles and soar on the wind.」
「My loving people. We see the sails of the enemy approaching. We hear the Spanish guns over the water. Soon now, we will meet them face-to-face. I am resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all. While we stand together, no invader shall pass. Let them come with the armies of Hell; they will not pass! And when this day of battle is ended, we meet again in heaven or on the field of victory.」
「Laborers are to leave the fields, and take up arm. The harvest must wait. All prisoners are to be released. England is their country, too.」
「I am called the Virgin Queen. Unmarried, I have no master. Childless, I am mother to my people. God give me strength to bear this mighty freedom. I am your queen. I am myself.」
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