The Even Chance Quotes

The Even Chance is a Adventure film that debuted in 1998 on ITV (TV channel). The Even Chance ended its run in 1970.

It features Andrew Benson as producer, John E. Keane as theme composer, and Neve Cunningham as head of cinematography.

The Even Chance is recorded in English and originally aired in United Kingdom. Each episode of The Even Chance is 100 minutes long. The Even Chance is produced by Celtic Films, United Productions, and Meridian Broadcasting; A&E and distributed by ITV DVD; A&E Home Video. Spinoffs for this show include The Examination for Lieutenant.

The Even Chance Quotes

• (Unnamed) "The chart and the compass; if you please."
• (Unnamed) "Fish for it."

• (Unnamed) "What's this then, Archie?"
• (Unnamed) "Another mess mate, gentlemen."
• (Unnamed) "And whose pretty arse did you neglect kissing to find yourself amongst the fleet's forgotten?"
• (Unnamed) "Well speak, apparition."
• (Unnamed) "My name's Hornblower."
• (Unnamed) "What an infernal piece of bad luck for you."
• (Unnamed) "How old are you, Mr.Hornblower?"
• (Unnamed) "Seventeen, sir."
• (Unnamed) "Seventeen, sir. You hear that, Cleveland?"
• (Unnamed) "If you wanted to be a seaman, boy, you should've started at twelve."

• (Unnamed) "I am very touched by your loyalty even I won't live to appreciate it."
• (Unnamed) "But --"
• (Unnamed) "No. Please don't interrupt. Youth and quick wits belong where they will be rewarded, not on a Channel groper with a dying captain."

• (Unnamed) "Now, the point of this inquisition is for me to get to know you better. See, I know these dogs. I know what gnaws at the souls at night, things they're rather no one knew. Now -- what's your dirty little secret? A fancier of other boys, perhaps? Or is it -- that you mother makes a living on her back?"
• (Unnamed) "You filthy-"

• (Unnamed) "Where's Mr. Chad?"
• (Unnamed) "I regret that Lt. Chad is dead, sir."
• (Unnamed) "The ship is yours, Mr. Hornblower."
• (Unnamed) "Sir?"
• (Unnamed) "Take command. Get us back to the Indy --"
• (Unnamed) "-- safely."

• (Unnamed) "You've heard the latest rumours of course, that King Louis the XVI was captured just before Christmas. What do you think they'll do with him? You can't kill a king."

• (Unnamed) "The beating he gave you, that was nothing. Believe me. You don't know half of what he's capable of."

• (Unnamed) "We were just catching up on old times, Mr. Hornblower."
• (Unnamed) "These are new times, Mr. Simpson. You have no hold over us here."

• (Unnamed) "His majesty's ship of the line Justinian, known elsewise among her intimates as the good ship Slough of Despond."

• (Unnamed) "Matthews. I believe that you have the most service."
• (Unnamed) "Yes, sir. Eighteen years service."
• (Unnamed) "Then I rate you petty officer."
• (Unnamed) "AYE AYE SIR"

• (Unnamed) "Got you -- Bastard --"

• (Unnamed) "That was a foolish thing to do, boy. I might have killed you."
• (Unnamed) "And forgo the pleasure of crowing at my discomfort? I think not."

• (Unnamed) "Apologize to you? Never this side of Hell."

• (Unnamed) "Welcome to Purgatory."

• (Unnamed) "A duel? Are you mad?"
• (Unnamed) "Tomorrow see's an end to it, Archie. One way or another I shall be rid of him -- I have an even chance."
• (Unnamed) "An even chance? Simpson's reckoned one of the best shots in the Navy, he'll kill you certain shot."
• (Unnamed) "I'll act as your second, of course but -- Have you ever fought a duel before?"

• (Unnamed) "You have fought your duel. That is well. Never fight another. That is better."

• (Unnamed) "I maintain the charge against Mr. Simpson, Sir. However, since I cannot prove it other than with my body, I have no choice but to accept his challenge."

• (Unnamed) "I'm sorry -- I didn't kill him."

• (Unnamed) "They've fallen back, sir. The ship is ours."
• (Unnamed) "Thanks be praised."

• (Unnamed) "The old adversary may wear a new face, but whatever mask he chooses to hide behind, a Frenchman is still a Frenchman and we will beat him as we always have beaten him."

• (Unnamed) "Damn your impudence, sir."

• (Unnamed) "Hello, Archie."
• (Unnamed) "It's been a long time."
• (Unnamed) "Jack's missed you, boy."

• (Unnamed) "Time, gentlemen. Now, let's see how you have fared with the problem set for you by Mister Bowles. Mister Simpson, we must all rejoice. The sources of the Nile have been discovered at last. Your ship, as far as I can make out from your illiterate scrawl, is in Central Africa."

• (Unnamed) "You were right. Horatio -- someone had to stand again him."

• (Unnamed) "Beggin' your pardon, sir. Hadn't you better cock your pistol?"

• (Unnamed) "Where is he?"
• (Unnamed) "I regret that my principle has met with an accident that prevents his attendance this morning"
• (Unnamed) "You mean the little coward has pissed himself?"

• (Unnamed) "I'm senior here. The ship is mine."
• (Unnamed) "Lieutenant Eccleston instructed me to take command. You heard him, Mr. Bowles."
• (Unnamed) "Mr. Simpson is senior, Mr. Hornblower."
• (Unnamed) "Styles, Matthews, confine Mr. Simpson below."
• (Unnamed) "Mr. Hornblower --"
• (Unnamed) "You heard me. Mr. Simpson is under close arrest."
• (Unnamed) "Who do you think you are. I have command here. The ship is mine. And any man, ANY MAN stands against me -- he will regret it. Now get to work shoring up this damage."
• (Unnamed) "Get back to work, do you hear? I have command."
• (Unnamed) "Mr. Bowles. You will carry out my orders. If Mr. Simpson resists, you have my permission to shoot him."

• (Unnamed) "This man needs help."
• (Unnamed) "I'll attend to him presently."
• (Unnamed) "Lt. Chadd, may I inquire as to the nature of your injury, sir?"
• (Unnamed) "Splinter."
• (Unnamed) "Sir, this man is from my division --"
• (Unnamed) "He'll take his turn like all the rest."
• (Unnamed) "Well, damn it, if he's not seen to now, he'll bleed to death."
• (Unnamed) "Mr. Hornblower --."
• (Unnamed) "-- He's right, Hepplewhite. I can wait."
• (Unnamed) "Very well."

• (Unnamed) "Come along-ee, Frenchie; um, this-a way-a."

• (Unnamed) "Damned unsporting of the everlasting to fix his canon 'gainst self-slaughter. If you ask me."

• (Unnamed) "What ails him?"
• (Unnamed) "What ails us all."

• (Unnamed) "There's a drop of Grog in it to warm you through."
• (Unnamed) "Horatio?"
• (Unnamed) "Death."
• (Unnamed) "What?"
• (Unnamed) "I was thinking on death."
• (Unnamed) "Whose?"
• (Unnamed) "Mine."

• (Unnamed) "Hornblower, I'm not done with you yet, boy. I'm going to flay you alive."

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