Covington Cross (TV Series)

The Hero (1992)

Jonathan Firth: Richard Grey

Quotes 

• Armus Grey : We have to return eventually.

  Eleanor Grey : And meet Lady Elizabeth's children? My heart races with anticipation.

  Richard Grey : You know how important it is to father to make a good impression.

  Eleanor Grey : He wants us to be one happy family... no matter how miserable it is. You can't put on a good face to that.

  Richard Grey : Not everything in life is elective, you know, Eleanor. Sometimes you have to do things just because you have to, that's all.

  Eleanor Grey : I'll try to remember that, Richard. It's very profound.

• Richard Grey : Haven't we met somewhere?

  Waitress : No, I don't think so.

  Richard Grey : Why not?

  Waitress : I don't know. Maybe you're like the other knights - you only have eyes for your horse.

  Richard Grey : Actually, my horse is very broad-minded. It doesn't mind my wandering eye.

  Waitress : [to Eleanor]  I'll be back with your food and a bucket of cold water to cool down your friend.

• [Humphrey, a known teller of tall tales, tells the Greys of a plot to assassinate the king] 

  Eleanor Grey : What if he is telling the truth?

  Richard Grey : What if it rains emeralds? There are certain things in life you need not question, dear sister.

  Eleanor Grey : Perhaps, but we're talking about the king's life. We can at least consider the possibility.

  Richard Grey : And do what? Journey to Arondale and warn the king on the word of the village idiot?

  Eleanor Grey : The truth is the truth, even if it does come from the village idiot. I suppose we can go home and meet Lady Elizabeth's children, but bear in mind two words - lute recital.

• Richard Grey : What's the matter?

  Humphrey : What if I fail? What if I'm a coward? The king could die.

  Richard Grey : When the crucial moment comes, you'll make your decision without thinking. Only then will you know if you're a coward... or a hero.