Advisor: Milord, the princess might be taken hostage or her life be put in jeopardy.
Longshanks: Oh, my son would be most distressed by that. Uh, but in truth, if she were to be killed, we would soon find the king of France a useful ally against the Scots. You see, as king, you must find the good in any situation.

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One of Longshanks' advisors is telling him that sending the princess to be an emissary to Wallace could result in her becoming his hostage.

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