- The Duke of Norfolk: Are you arresting me?
- [Hertford nods]
- The Duke of Norfolk: Well, I've been in the court of the Tudors for 40 years. I suppose it's about my turn. May I ask on what charge?
- Hertford: High treason, my lord.
- The Duke of Norfolk: Oh, most flattering. A belted earl to arrest me. A guard of yeomen to convert me to the Tower, thereafter to the block... these are royal honours.
- Hertford: My Lord?
- The Duke of Norfolk: I thought such distinguished treatment was reserved for His Majesty's unfortunate wives.