Memorable Quotes from Simon Chandler
2 quotesConfrontation Over Opium Trade and Authority
Officer Lockwood
Seal the stock. Arrest this man.
Captain Gordon
Sergeant Major.
Sorabjee
Mr. Lockwood, you are. A man of high powers. But you've been here only a few days, sir. You must try to understand.
Officer Lockwood
Mr. Sorabjee, you are aware that the East India Company has a monopoly on the opium trade. It is obvious you have been indulging in your own private dealings.
Sorabjee
Mr. Lockwood, I am acquainted with you British, and I have had dealings for years with the Company officials. I will be very proud to make you part of our arrangements.
Officer Lockwood
Are you offering to bribe me, you blaggard?
Sorabjee
Sir, I have the deepest respect for you as a gentleman. I am simply trying to explain how trade works in India. It could be beneficial to you.
Officer Lockwood
You mistake me, sir. I'm here to bury corruption, not to fan it!
Sorabjee
Corruption is a strong word, sir. It is our custom, as Indians, to give small gifts. I must quieten your displeasure and pay a fine. 300 pounds in gold?
Officer Lockwood
Damn your eyes!
Sorabjee
Three thousand pounds. Now?
Officer Lockwood
Three... thousand... pounds.
[realizes the corrected fine]
Sorabjee
India is rich, sir.
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Confusion Over a Bathroom Situation
Hawkins
Spencer, did you flush?
Wallace
I think she's going to do that. Don't you, pal? I'll ask her. Lori!
Hawkins
He's taking to her!
[''quietly to Daggenhurst'']
Roger
She's still in the bowl?
Hawkins
Maybe he tried to flush her, but she floated back up!
Roger
Tell him to flush her! Spencer knows how to deal with floaters.
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