Quotes

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Mutsuta's wife: You're too sharp. That's your trouble. You're like a drawn sword. Sharp, naked without a sheath. You cut well. But good swords are kept in their sheaths. Mutsuta's wife: Killing people is a bad habit. Mutsuta, the Chamberlain: Once as I rode by, someone said "the rider has a longer face than the horse."

Dialogue

Iori Izaka: [recounting his story about his falling out with his ugly-yet-noble uncle] I met the Superintendent. Samurai: What did he say? Iori Izaka: He was cooperative. At first he looked embarrassed, but the story of my uncle shocked him. He pondered. "All right", he said, "I'll help you. I'll talk with your group. Gather them quickly. That's what he said." Samurai: He's great! Samurai: Right! Samurai: A powerful support for us. Not a good-natured scarecrow. Sanjûrô Tsubaki: Wait. Sanjûrô Tsubaki: An interesting story. Iori Izaka: Don't let him go! Sanjûrô Tsubaki: Fool! If I wanted to run, why would I speak? Iori Izaka: Why are you here? Sanjûrô Tsubaki: Free room overnight. By the way, overhearing has a merit. [Rubs his chin] They say outsiders can be good judges. Listen. I say the Chamberlain is alright, but the Superintendent is no good. Samurai: Don't insult him! Sanjûrô Tsubaki: Take it easy. I haven't seen them. So I'm not cheated by their looks. The Chamberlain is ugly, isn'

Dialogue

Iori Izaka: Let's follow them for now. Circumstances will decide whether we attack or not. [to Sanjuro, who had just been woken by the youths' loud entry] What do you say? Sanjûrô Tsubaki: [yawning] It's a stupid plan, but some excitement might keep me awake.

Dialogue

Mutsuta's wife: [Indicating Sanjuro] Who's that person? Iori Izaka: It's hard to explain, but he's on our side.

Dialogue

Sanjûrô Tsubaki: [before their final duel] Must we fight? Hanbei Muroto: Yes. You're treacherous. You made a fool of me. Sanjûrô Tsubaki: Don't get so mad. I couldn't help it.