Memorable Quotes from Joan Chen
3 quotesStruggle for Freedom and Identity
May-may
This slave begs her master to sell her.
Dirk
You're not a slave, and you'll not be sold.
May-may
Please to sell... to anyone, to whorehouse, to another slave.
Dirk
You're not for sale.
May-may
This slave have no face before her lord and owner. She cannot live here.
Dirk
Get up. You have not offended me. You surprised me. European clothes do not suit you. I will not sell you. But if you dinnae want to stay, you're entirely free to leave.
May-may
Please to sell. Until owner sell, a slave cannot go.
Dirk
By God. You are a miserable slave. I've a mind to sell you into the street of blue lanterns. But who'd want to buy a dirty baggage like you? I dinnae ken. I paid good silver for you, and I was cheated, by God. Am I not good to ya? Eh? Generous?
May-may
Yes, lord.
Dirk
You thievin', miserable slave. I'm gonna whip ya till my arm hurts. Lie down there! Go on! You dare to get clothes made behind my back!
May-may
No whip too hard! I'm three months with child!
Dirk
You dare to wear them without my approval! You worthless, dirty slave! How I put up with you these years, I dinnae ken! Stop your wailin'! Come, remove my shoes. Is it true? You be with child? Go wash yourself. And bring me tea, you motherless wretch. Quickly!
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A Chance for Forgiveness and Hope
Dirk
You be with child? Well, if that be the case, I may give you another chance.
[''Lying in bed with May-may standing at edge'']
May-may
Yes, please. Please, forgive.
Dirk
But it better be a son. Now, get into bed. I'm cold. In time, I may be forgiving you, lass. In time.
[''Blows out candle''; ''He shuffles over and May-may climbs in'']
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The Importance of Food and Potency
May-may
Eat. They make you very potent. It is fantastical true. ] are very important for your figure.
[[w:aphrodisiac|Prawns]
Dirk
That may be. But do you have to eat the heads? Ahh. Dinnae ken? They're the best part. That'll teach ya. I think... they are beginning... to work. By God... I've given you too much already.
May-may
More. Just one more. I want you to be fantastical good. That lump of dog meat Brock is breaking you by huge monies owed. Is it true?
Dirk
Who told you? It is terrifical simple to solve this business.
May-may
No sell May-may. Kill Brock. It is time now.
Dirk
That's one way. I've thought of it.
May-may
One way, another way-- you think of a way.
Dirk
Will I?
May-may
Yes. After tonight, you remember for sure... you do not want to lose May-may.
Dirk
I've paid for you, and too much.
May-may
Ay-ya! You not the only man in China! When I was virgin, Jin Qua could have sold me easy to Manchu prince... even to the emperor for a thousand taels! I was Jin Qua's gift to you for China trade. I know... you're not stupid. You will beat Brock... because I please you too much. Now, come to me, Tai-Pan.
May-may
No. It gives me pleasure... and it is my duty. Your custom is man have only one wife, ay-ya?
Dirk
Aye.
May-may
Chinese custom more better. Many wives. How soon will you marry? What is the custom?
Dirk
Oh, I dunna think i'll marry again.
May-may
You should-- ] or ]. But, first, you should marry me. So for once, I be your supreme lady.
[[w:English people|an English; [w:Scottish people|Scottish]
Dirk
Aye, perhaps I should.
May-may
Aye, perhaps you should.
Dirk
Come, lass. it is time.
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