Jacquetta: When you married into the Royal House, their customs became yours. You understand that as surely as Edward does. 

Queen Elizabeth: I don't know what he understands! I only know that the closer he gets to his brothers, the further he feels from me. Truly, mother, we are destined. Ever since... but ever since he came back from battle...

Jacquetta: Not entirely distant, I think.

Queen Elizabeth: How did you know?

Jacquetta: Your husband is as fertile as a bull. Whenever he returns from victory, a child is never far behind.”

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