The Libertine (2004)

Richard Coyle: Alcock

Quotes 

• Rochester : I don't mean to upset people, but I must speak my mind. For what's in my mind is far more interesting than what's outside my mind.

  Alcock : Makes you impossible to live with, though. You see?

  Rochester : Did I once praise you for your blunt manner?

  Alcock : It was your reason for employing me.

  Rochester : It could as easy be your grounds for dismissal.

• Molly Luscombe : My lord, Alice Twoumy has sent word. Her child is sick and she shan't come.

  Rochester : What was to be her role?

  Molly Luscombe : She was playing "Little Clitoris."

  Rochester : Of course. Alcock! This is your moment. You will stand in for her.

  Alcock : No, my lord.

  Rochester : I beg your pardon?

  Alcock : I'm Alcock. "Little Clitoris" is beyond my range.

• Rochester : What is your name?

  Alcock : Alcock.

  George Etherege : Like master, like servant.

• Nobleman : This fellow is my servant. He has just filched two shillings from my coat pocket.

  Rochester : A thief and a rogue.

  Nobleman : My lord, you express it.

  Rochester : Haven't quite got the hang of the reign yet, have you?

  Nobleman : I will not employ a thief.

  Rochester : Then I will.

  [to Alcock] 

  Rochester : How much was your master paying you?

  Alcock : Six shillings a week, sir.

  Rochester : [Swinging back to the nobleman]  Who talks of thieving?