Peter Eyre Quotes

Casiodorus Rex Did you ever hear of King Gaiseric? Oh no, of course not, you weren't even born. He was my brother, a great King and a valiant man-at-arms. When he ascended the throne, the dragon was unbridled. No one knew where it might strike next. So, he brought forth his ], assembled his best company of fighters and went out to do battle. He was never seen again. But his attack provoked the most terrible reprisals: whole villages incinerated, entire crops burnt, ], famine... horrible. How did you arrogate to yourself the role of "savior"?

Galen I was invited.

Casiodorus Rex Not by me! I think you're nothing but a boy … an apprentice! Have you ever considered the ] of ]?

Galen What failure? What are you saying, do you want the ] back?

Casiodorus Rex You came here and toyed with the monster! Who are you, to risk our people? Our villages?

Galen But your ] were dying!

Casiodorus Rex Only a few, does that sound ]? It is better that they should ] that others might live. I created the lottery! Me! And from the moment it began, the dragon was tamed! The kingdom has prospered!

Galen At what price? You can't make a shameful "]" with dragons. You must kill them as I have done.

Casiodorus Rex Then the beast is dead?

Galen Yes, it's dead.

Casiodorus Rex We shall see.