Henry Daniell Quotes

Capt. William Kidd There's none would be so loyal, nor fight so desperate, as cutthroats under sentence of death... if they knew that at the end of the voyage a royal pardon would be in their pockets.

King William III I shall hold you responsible for their good conduct.

Capt. William Kidd Between their conduct and mine, your majesty, there will be little to choose.

Adam Mercy May it please your Majesty, I accuse this man of piracy and murder!

Capt. William Kidd Was ever a gentleman so misfortunate?

King William III Lock him up in Newgate. He's to be held for the next session of the Court of Oyez and Terminer - there to be tried for his life.

Capt. William Kidd Hands off me, you scum! All I done was for the credit and for the honor and glory of England!

King William III Captain Kidd is dead, my Lord Blayne. His account is closed. Now in what manner can I atone for the injustice I worked upon your father? Off with you, First Sea Lord. What do you suggest?

First Sea Lord We've a fine frigate of 50 guns commissioned for American waters that we thought of naming the Lady Anne.

King William III It should be a wedding gift to you from the crown for your loyalty and service to King and Country.