The Lady and the Highwayman (1988 TV Movie)

Michael York: King Charles II

Quotes 

• [first lines] 

  Lord Lucius Vyne : There's not much time, Milord. The boat back to France will be waiting in the next cove.

  King Charles II : Lord Lucius, I am glad you persuaded me to risk coming out of exile in France to see for myself. I know now that the people are for me. They're sick of Cromwell and his Commonwealth! They want their Charles II. But you have made powerful enemies. When I am back on the throne, if you should need me, send me this.

  [hands Lord Lucius his ring] 

  Lord Lucius Vyne : I am honored, sire, but I fear you will have enough enemies of your own.

  [hearing the sound of hoofbeats in the distance] 

  Lord Lucius Vyne : And now, if you please, I shall be king for a day.

  [Lord Lucius swaps hats with Charles] 

• [rescuing Lord Lucius and Lady Panthea in a nick of time] 

  King Charles II : Thank you for my ring; it was always one of my favorites. Now, where's my hat?