Beau Geste [in a letter]
Dear Dig:
The Blue Water and my blue eyes go so well together that I couldn't resist taking it. I have no intention of sharing the loot, so don't follow me.
Beau.
Played by Gary Cooper 
Beau Geste (1939) · 19 quotes
Beau Geste (1939) · 19 quotes
2nd most-quoted character in Beau Geste (1939): in 8 of its 19 quotes
Most scenes with: John (4)
It looks like a piece of sky that has become solid, with sunlight imprisoned in it. Cold sunlight, cold as the unhappiness it has brought so many people.
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Young Beau
That's what I want when my turn comes. I'd give anything to have a Viking's funeral... with a dog at my feet and 'last post' blown for me. If it weren't too much trouble.
Young Digby
Beau, it isn't too much trouble. I'll give you one whenever you like.
Well, isn't anybody going to say a word?
Beau You young pup, we're both so disgusted with you we're speechless.
I'm no worse than either of you.
Digby There's something in what he says.
Beau I insist I'm worse than he is. He didn't steal the Blue Water.
Neither did you.
Digby No. As a matter of fact, I've got it.
Beau I'll be frank with you, gentlemen. I've got it. I intend to sell it for 30,000 pounds sometime in the future, and live a life of ease in Paris surrounded by whiskey, ladies, and laughter.
Digby Well that's funny. I'm going to sell it and go to Paris, too. Only I don't want any laughter.
Beau One thing I counted on was my younger brother leading an upright life while I spent my ill-gotten gains.
Digby Yes, I was counting on him, too.
If you don't mind my saying so, the great sapphire is in my possession. And as soon as I can arrange to sell it, I'm going to the South Seas, buy a plantation, and start trading in copra.
Digby He puts us both to shame, doesn't he, Beau?
Beau Let's put him to death and keep his share.
Schwartz Don't tell me he took your appetites away. He'll take more than that away before long. Glock, go to the door, warn us if anyone comes. Markoff has been asking for it, and now he's going to get it.
Maris
Can't you see a mutiny is what Markoff wants? If he puts it down, he'll be a hero.
Schwartz And you're the one who would help him put it down, Maris.
Maris
Let him hang himself. Lt. Martin's death gives him enough rope. When his superior officers learn what he's already done, he'll go to prison for life!
Schwartz Listen to our little Sergeant-lover. Our troubles are all over if we bring Markoff a bunch of posies every morning. You don't want to stay here and die like rats in a trap, do you?
The men
No!
Schwartz And let that madman squeeze every drop of blood out of you and drive you out on the desert like he did Renouf and Renault, do you?
The men
No!
Schwartz We're 50 against one. How long are you going to keep on licking the boots that kick you? Those stripes on his sleeve won't stop a rifle bullet. Let's get him now!
Legionnaire
I'm with you!
Maris
You fools! Don't listen to him! He'll never get away with it!
Schwartz Shut up, you yellow liver!
Beau Wait a minute. I don't know much about mutinies, but I do know it isn't good form to plan them at the top of your voice.
Schwartz Where do you stand?
Beau Well, I don't like Markoff, but also I don't like you.
Make it 4.
Schwartz Who else? These 3 won't bother us.
Legionnaire
Rasinoff?
Schwartz He's with Markoff, and he goes with Markoff.
Maris
After you kill Markoff, what?
Schwartz We'll get out of this hole, and we go to Morocco.
Maris
Markoff has two Arab scouts outside. The minute they see anything's wrong, they'll ride to Tokotu for help.
Schwartz We'll have too much of a start.
Maris
Not for the camel corps.
Legionnaire
Talk, talk, talk! Let's decide!
Schwartz You're right. All those with me, on your feet! [to Beau] I give you one more chance to change your mind.
Beau Schwartz, there'll be a flag flying out there in the morning that I swore to uphold. Armies of good men have died for it, gladly. It's a battle flag and it's a flag of victory. I'm rather proud to be under it. And I wouldn't want to go out in the morning like you and know that I was going to be a traitor to it.
Charming fellow, our Sergeant.
Beau A trifle uncouth. But the best soldier we'll ever see.
Beau I remember ghastly Gussie said one time, 'The Gestes always stick together.'
Digby's probably on his way here now.
Beau He'd better be. John, somebody always gets out of these things. It might be you.
'The Gestes always stick together.'
Beau Well, if they shouldn't, would you do me a favor?
Of course.
Beau Thanks. In my coat, I have two letters in a packet. One letter in the packet goes to my Aunt Pat. The other letter stays here with me.
All right.
Beau Could I do you a favor if, uh, things happen to be the other way around?
Just tell Isobel that, just tell her something.
Beau Older brother takes care of everything, I promise you.
The jewel you stole. I want it.
Beau I have no jewel.
I know you have.
Beau I haven't.
Are you sure?
Beau Quite sure.
I advise you to change your mind. Otherwise, when this is over, I may have to shoot you to make sure.
Beau I understand, Sergeant.
You mean you'd rather not hand it over now and save your life?
Beau No, Sergeant.
That's very unfortunate... for you.
