Be without fear in the face of your enemies.
Be brave and upright that God may love thee.
Speak the truth, even if it leads to your death.
Safeguard the helpless.
That is your oath.
So, my friend, the time has come to conclude my affairs.
In this pivotal scene in Kingdom of Heaven, Balian — the film's protagonist — is asked to marry Sybilla to prevent Guy — the film's antagonist — from starting a war with Saladin, king of the Muslims.
If Balian agrees, Guy and his followers will be executed… and war might be averted.
Balian however doesn't want to be the cause of that.
I cannot be the cause of that.
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