The Princess Bride

Mother: [enters] Hi, honey. Grandson: Hi, Mom. Mother: You feeling any better? Grandson: A little bit. Mother: Guess what? Grandson: What? Mother: Your grandfather's here. Grandson: Mom, can't you tell him I'm sick? Mother: You're sick, that's why he's here. Grandson: He'll pinch my cheek. I hate that. Mother: Maybe he won't. Grandpa: [enters] Hey! How's the sickie, heh? Mother: I think I'll leave you two pals alone. [leaves] Grandpa: I brought you a special present. [gives the present to him] Grandson: What is it? Grandpa: Open it up. Grandson: [does so] A book? Grandpa: That's right. When I was your age, television was called books. And this is a special book. It was the book my father used to read to me when I was sick, and I used to read it to your father. And today I'm gonna read it to you. Grandson: Has it got any sports in it? Grandpa: Are you kidding? Fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles... Grandson: Doesn't sound too bad.

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Vizzini: Go!!! Once the horse reaches the castle, the fabric will make the prince suspect that the Guilderians have abducted his love. When he finds her body dead on the Guilder frontier his suspicions will be totally confirmed. Fezzik: You never said anything about killing anyone?! Vizzini: [angrily] I hired you to help me start a war. It's a prestigious line of work with a long and glorious tradition! Fezzik: I just don't think it's right...killing an innocent girl. Vizzini: Am I going mad, or did the word think escape your lips?! You were not hired for your brains, you hippopotamic land mass! Inigo: [interrupting] I agree with Fezzik. Vizzini: Oh, the sot has spoken! What happens to her is not truly your concern. I will kill her! And remember this, never forget this: [yelling] when I found you, you were so slobbering drunk, you couldn't buy brandy! [Turning to Fezzik] And you! Friendless, brainless, helpless, hopeless! Do you want me to send you back to where you were? Unemployed, i

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Fezzik: He's got very good arms. Vizzini: He didn't fall?! Inconceivable! Inigo: You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. My God, he's climbing. Vizzini: Whoever he is, he has seen us with the princess and must therefore die! [to Fezzik] You, carry her. [to Montoya] We'll head straight for the Guilder Frontier. Catch up when he's dead! If he falls, fine! If not, the sword! Inigo: I'm going to duel him left-handed. Vizzini: You know what a hurry we're in! Inigo: Well, it is the only way I can be satisfied. If I use my right, it's over too quickly. Vizzini: Oh, have it your way. Fezzik: You be careful. People in masks cannot be trusted. Vizzini: I'm waiting!

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Inigo: I donna suppose you could speed things up? Man in Black: If you're in such a hurry, you could lower a rope or a tree branch or find something useful to do. Inigo: I could do that. I have some rope up here, but I do not think you would accept my help, since I am only waiting around to kill you. Man in Black: That does put a damper on our relationship. Inigo: But I promise I will not kill you until you reach the top. Man in Black: That's VERY comforting, but I'm afraid you'll just have to wait. Inigo: I hate waiting. I could give you my word as a Spaniard. Man in Black: No good. I've known too many Spaniards. Inigo: Isn't there any way you trust me? Man in Black: Nothing comes to mind. Inigo: I swear on the soul of my father, Domingo Montoya, you will reach the top alive. Man in Black: [after hesitating] Throw me the rope.

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Inigo: I don't mean to pry, but you don't by any chance have six fingers on your right hand? Man in Black: Do you begin all your conversations this way? Inigo: My father was slaughtered by a six-fingered man. [the Man in Black removes his glove, revealing five fingers on his right hand] He was a great swordmaker, my father. When the six-fingered man appeared and requested a special sword, my father took the job. He slaved a year before it was finished. [removes sword and hands it to the Man in Black] Man in Black: [examines the sword before handing it back to Inigo] I've never seen its equal. Inigo: The six-fingered man returned and demanded it, but at 1/10th his promised price. My father refused. [sheaths sword] Without a word, the six-fingered man slashed him through the heart. I loved my father. So naturally, I challenged his murderer to a duel. I failed. The six-fingered man leave me alive...but he gave me these. [points to scars on cheeks] Man in Black: How old were you? Inigo: I

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Inigo: You are ready, then? Man in Black: Whether I am or not, you've been more than fair. Inigo: You seem a decent fellow. I hate to kill you. Man in Black: You seem a decent fellow. I hate to die. Inigo: Begin.

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