 The original version of the scene with William in the stocks is considerably   longer, and has an extensive speech by Chaucer (which is probably his best   in the film). Rather than having the crowd calmed by the appearance of   Prince Edward, the crowd is converted by Chaucers speech, and has already   begun chanting "William, William!" by the time the Prince reveals himself. A   much stronger version of the scene, but cut down in favor of having the   Princes role expanded.