The movie Braveheart tells the story of how a common man named William Wallace (Mel Gibson) leads Scotland to freedom from English rule.

At the end of the movie, Wallace has been betrayed to the English and sits in prison awaiting execution. The Princess of Wales, who wants to free him, comes to his cell. She asks if there is any way he could recant his rebellion to save his life. Submitting to the English king would spare him torture and death.

Wallace sees clearly what is at stake, and he stands his ground without shame.

The princess says, "I come to beg you to confess all and swear allegiance to the king so that he may show you mercy."

Wallace says, "If I swear to him, all that I am is dead already."

Weeping, the princess says, "You will die. It will be awful."

"Every man dies. Not every man really lives," Wallace replies.

Elapsed time: Measured from the beginning of the opening credit, this scene begins at 2:31:40 and ends at 2:32:53 (scene 18 on DVD).

Content: Braveheart is rated R for violence and sexuality.