“- First Bishop: Madam, by this act, you force us to relinquish our allegiance to the Holy Father.
- Elizabeth I: How can I force you, Your Grace? I am a woman.”

Daniel Moynihan - Bishop #1
Cate Blanchett - Elizabeth I

“- Elizabeth I: She had such power over men's hearts. They died for her.
- Sir Francis Walsingham: They have found nothing to replace her.”

Cate Blanchett - Elizabeth I
Geoffrey Rush - Sir Francis Walsingham

“They were all godless here. They used to bring their women here - brazen, lolling creatures in silks and satins. They filled the house with laughter and sin.”

Eva Moore - Rebecca Femm

“- Elena: I have broken the fourth commandment, padre.
- Alejandro Murrieta: You killed somebody?
- Elena: No, that is not the fourth commandment.”

Catherine Zeta-Jones - Elena
Antonio Banderas - Alejandro Murrieta

“- Elena: Forgive me father for I have sinned. It has been three days since my last confession.
- Alejandro Murrieta: Three days? How many sins could you have committed in three days? Come back when you have more time, please.”

Catherine Zeta-Jones - Elena
Antonio Banderas - Alejandro Murrieta