Think on it | Barkskins
Mathilde: One only has to say the word "English," and they come running like sick black dogs at low tide.
Captain: Well, I heard about your selfless heroics with the Iroquois and the tragedy with the priests. Well, I suppose there's nothing more that needs to be said on the subject. Silence will suffice then. Good day. [bell jingling] Might I have a word, Mathilde?
Mathilde: Perhaps the kitchen is best.
Captain: Of course. I wish to make you a proposition.
Mathilde: Go on.
Captain: I should like to make use of your stables. I have an excess of barrels, trade having slowed due to the recent unrest. I am prepared to pay you handsomely.
Mathilde: You can store them free of charge. [pats]
Captain: No. I insist I will pay.
Mathilde: Oh, yes. A few coins, but that is not the only reason you are here.
Captain: It is.
Mathilde: Oh, and it is a shame, because there is a greater deal to be made besides storing a few barrels in my stables for some coins.
Captain: Well, only a fool would refuse to entertain a greater deal. Go on.
Mathilde: Go on, [inaudible]. Bye.
Captain: You wish to restore your standing in this town. Am I right?
Mathilde: I shall recover my good name.
Captain: Barrels and trade do not remove the stain of your English name.
Mathilde: They have before.
Captain: Those times are gone. You overstepped, Mr. Cooke. Only a stubborn man would walk upon a frozen lake when the sun is shining.
Mathilde: We can help each other.
Captain: How is that?
Mathilde: I believe Delphine has caught your eye.
Captain: I don't know what you're talking about.
Mathilde: Come now, Mr. Cooke. I have seen it with my own eyes. There is no shame in looking upon her beauty. It is there for all to see.
Captain: Now, then, it would be prudent for you to make a match with her. And in return, you will help me expand the inn.
Mathilde: Captain, I came here merely to store excess barrels.
Captain: And if you agree to my terms, you will leave with a French wife.
Mathilde: Right. Then we shall agree to the storage of the barrels.
Captain: Think on it if you must, but you will come to the same place. [creaking]