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Young Arthur has been taken by King John's forces. The boy is the legitimate king of England, but John isn't about to let go of the throne. The king instead sends his lackey Hubert to kill Arthur. And while Hubert is prepared to follow through on the king's orders, he finds himself conflicted when facing an innocent child.
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ARTHUR: Good morrow, Hubert.
HUBERT: Good morrow, little prince.
ARTHUR: As little prince, having so great a title
To be more prince, as may be. You are sad.
HUBERT: Indeed, I have been merrier.
ARTHUR: Mercy on me!
Methinks no body should be sad but I:
Yet, I remember, when I was in France,
Young gentlemen would be as sad as night,
Only for wantonness. By my
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