Memorable Quotes from Philip Barantini
3 quotesA Dispute Over a Stolen Watch
Old Man
I say, give me that back. That blackguard just stole my watch.
Steve Hart
They say the Lord helps those who help themselves.
Ned Kelly
Give him back his watch.
Steve Hart
What?
Ned Kelly
You heard what I said. I said give him back his damn watch.
Steve Hart
Have you gone simple all of a sudden. We're robbing a bank.
Ned Kelly
Listen here, kid. This is the last time I tell you. Give him back his damn watch.
Old Man
You're not innocent men. You're a bunch of common criminals.
Ned Kelly
Now did you hear that? If we act like common thieves, that's just what they'll call us. My mother is rotting away in a prison cell. Because of the lies of a policeman named Fitzpatrick. She's an innocent woman, and so are these boys here. My Irish brethren have been imprisoned unlawfully and blacklisted from their selections. How do you expect me to behave other than to stand up against this treatment. Any one of you here can take a shot at me and not be charged for it. There's me gun. Any of you feeling brave enough, go ahead. No? That's what I thought. So if I can beg your patience, this is my statement to the Premier of Victoria, Graham Berry, and you here are my witnesses. Joe, take out a pen and paper. We'll write ourselves a letter.
[jumps the counter and talks to all the captive people.; places his gun on the counter.; looks around.; Superintendent Hare and the three police constables went up the stairs, back to bank when Joe begins writing.]
Ned Kelly
Dear sir. Dear sir.
Graham Berry
Dear sir. I wish to acquaint you with some of the occurrences of the present, past and the future. It will pay government to give those people who are suffering-
[reading the letter]
Ned Kelly
Justice and liberty.
Graham Berry
Justice and liberty. I seek revenge for the evil name given me and my relations. By the light that shines, this is my warning.
Ned Kelly
My brother and sisters and mother have to put up with the brutal and cowardly conduct of a parcel of-
Graham Berry
Big, ugly-
Ned Kelly
Big, ugly, fat-necked -
Graham Berry
Fat-necked -
Dan Kelly
Wombat headed.
Ned Kelly
Wombat headed.
Graham Berry
Wombat headed, big-bellied, -
Woman
Magpie legged.
Ned Kelly
Magpie legged. Thank you very much, ma'am. Joe, write that down. Magpie legged.
Graham Berry
Narrow-hipped, splaw-footed, sons of Irish bailiffs -
Ned Kelly
Or English landlords, better known as what? The Victorian police.
Graham Berry
This section here you might find less amusing, Superintendent.
Ned Kelly
I give fair warning to all those who have reason to fear me, not to attempt to reside in Victoria. Neglect this and abide by the consequences which shall be worse than the rust in the wheat. I do not wish to give this order full force without timely warning but I am an widows son outlawed and my orders must be obeyed!
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Facing the Inevitable: A Moment of Reflection
Steve Hart
I'm out of rounds. Do you have any left?
Dan Kelly
Only two.
Steve Hart
I guess that's all we need then, isn't it?
Dan Kelly
We never stood a chance, did we?
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Unexpected Turn of Events in Conversation
The Great Orlando
Knights in shining armour!
Ned Kelly
Curnow stopped the train.
Steve Hart
Jesus.
Dan Kelly
What does this mean?
Ned Kelly
Hare's on his way.
Dan Kelly
You mean we didn't get any of em.
Ned Kelly
Not a soul.
Joe Byrne
There'll be a hundred of em. At least.
Ned Kelly
You okay Dan?
Dan Kelly
Yeah I'm okay Ned.
Ned Kelly
Steve?
Steve Hart
A short life. And a merry one.
Ned Kelly
Joe?
Joe Byrne
We're gonna give them a good old fight, or aren't we?
Ned Kelly
That's that then. Alright, everyone listen to me. We're getting you out of here.
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