Tower of London (1962)

Michael Pate: Sir Ratcliffe

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• Richard of Gloucester : England needs a *man* to rule.

  Sir Ratcliffe : Perhaps. And yet l am a modest man. What could possibly happen to the young Princes?

• Richard of Gloucester : Yes, we must protect the young Princes well. If something were to happen to them - the country would be in turmoil.

  Sir Ratcliffe : And, yet, l fear that unless something happens to them, the country will be in turmoil.

• Richard of Gloucester : I couldn't read his face when l made the announcement. Does he follow in my shadow?

  Sir Ratcliffe : I only know he is a clever man of much influence. He is well known wanting to cast his own shadow.

• Richard of Gloucester : Is Buckingham with us?

  Sir Ratcliffe : Well, I believe he will blow as the wind blows.