Thomas Stanswood Quotes in Swordsman of Siena (1962)

[Stanswood lays Serenella on a table in the church after she is shoot by an archer for being out passed curfew]

Serenella Arconti: Thomas?

Thomas Stanswood: You're going to be alright.

Serenella Arconti: Was... was it wrong to defy Don Carlos and Orietta?

Thomas Stanswood: No. You're right to hate tyranny and oppression. Your people must be very proud of you.

Serenella Arconti: Are... are you proud of me, Thomas?

Thomas Stanswood: Yes, very proud. Remember you wanted me to take you to England?

Serenella Arconti: Yes.

Thomas Stanswood: You still want to go?

Serenella Arconti: Oh yes, more than ever!

Thomas Stanswood: Alright then, we'll go. Together.

Serenella Arconti: How wonderful!

[moves in pain]

Serenella Arconti: Will... will it be a long journey?

Thomas Stanswood: No. You'll be there in no time at all.

Serenella Arconti: I'll ride with you through the green fields and the quiet peaceful countryside and... and sew for you and... play the-

[Dies]

Thomas Stanswood: [Holds her]

Thomas Stanswood: [Stanswood approaches a wooded area on horseback, sees Orietta in the road and dismounts]

Thomas Stanswood: [Bows] My lady.

Orietta Arconti: [Draws her sword] Attack me!

Thomas Stanswood: With pleasure.

[Draws his sword and approaches]

Thomas Stanswood: [Embracing Orietta] Did they teach you this one? Hm?

[They kiss]

Thomas Stanswood: I prefer swords by day to daggers by night. Don't you?

Orietta Arconti: Do you always report to your post without your jacket?

Thomas Stanswood: No buttons, my lady. No buttons!