Who is longshanks in braveheart

Longshanks : Archers. English Commander : I beg pardon, sire. Won't we hit our own troops? Longshanks : Yes We have reserves. Longshanks : What news of the North? Prince Edward : Nothing new, Your Majesty. We've sent riders to speed any word. Longshanks : I heard the word in France where I was fighting to expand your future kingdom. Longshanks : The trouble with Scotland is that it's full of Scots. Longshanks : Who is this person who speaks to me as though I needed his advice?

Prince Edward : I have declared Phillip my high counselor. Longshanks : Is he qualified? Phillip : I am skilled in the arts of war and military tactics, Sire. Longshanks : Are you? Then tell me, what advice would you offer on the present situation? Longshanks : Scottish rebels have routed one of my garrisons and murdered the noble lord. Prince Edward : I heard. This Wallace is a brigand, nothing more. Longshanks : And how would you deal with this 'brigand? Prince Edward : Like any common thief.

Have the local magistrate arrest him and punish him accordingly. Longshanks : [to all] Leave us. Longshanks : Wallace has already killed the magistrate, and taken control of the town! King's Advisor : Milord, the princess might be taken hostage or her life be put in jeopardy. Longshanks : Oh, my son would be most distressed by that. Uh, but in truth, if she were to be killed, we would soon find the king of France a useful ally against the Scots. Use up the Irish, the dead cost nothing.

Longshanks is a leader who extends the olive branch to his enemies, then hangs them from the rafters. And he does it all without giving a toss what anyone else thinks. Even Darth Vader repented at the last minute.

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