Almost Heroes (1998)
Franklin Cover: Nicholas Burr
Quotes
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Edwards : My hands will grow rough; my teeth may yellow. I might even experience a general soreness in the joints. Yes, this mission will be a treacherous one, make no mistake. We will face danger from savages and from bears. These bears are wild, mind you. Not trained carnival bears... with...
[falters]
Edwards : ... little hats.
Nicholas Burr : Sounds exhilarating, sir. Few men would have the courage for such an endeavor.
Edwards : I'm not afraid, Mr. Burr.
[points to his temple]
Edwards : My mind will protect me. I'm a man of science, a man of learning; a man who knows how to buy the finest books. Fear will be our breakfast, and stark-raving terror our daily luncheon. Eh, Mr. Hunt?
[Hunt is seen eating and drinking messily, then looks towards Edwards obtusely. Edwards is annoyed and embarrassed]
Edwards : ... Mr. Hunt?
Hunt : [with a mouth chock-full of food] I'd be more worried about the Indians than the bears.
[still chewing]
Hunt : It's common knowledge that...
[swallows]
Hunt : that when the savages capture a white man, they will split open his head, pick out his brains, and eat them with a crudely fashioned fork.
[shrugs as Burr and Edwards react in shock]
Hunt : So...
Edwards : [appalled] Have you witnessed such atrocities, Mr. Hunt?
Hunt : [avoiding eye contact] I've... uh... I've s-seen the forks...