The Black Cauldron (1985) · 29 quotes
Eilonwy
No, Taran! No!
It's our only chance! [to Orddu, sadly] Here is my sword. Take it!
Orddu
This is your own choice, duckling. Remember, with this sword you could be the greatest of warriors!
Yes. I offer you my dearest possession, in exchange for the Black Cauldron.
Orddu
Agreed! We have made a bargain.
Orddu
I say, what funny little ducklings! Don't they know that the Black Cauldron is indestructible? Now listen carefully. The Black Cauldron can never be destroyed. Only its evil powers can be stopped.
Then there is a way. But how?
Orddu
A living being must climb into it of his own free will.
Gurgi
Gurgi is bold and brave. He will climb into the evil cauldron.
Orddu
However, the poor duckling will never climb out alive.
Gurgi
Yikes!
Fflewddur
Now look here, madam! Don't forget we have an agreement!
Eilonwy
Yes, you said we could have the Cauldron!
Of course we said you could have the Cauldron! It's not our fault you can't do anything with it!
Orddu
Goodbye, goslings! And remember: we always keep our bargain!
Fflewddur
Just what do you think you're up to, ladies?
Orddu
Oh, we have business with your little hero.
"Hero?" Gurgi was the hero.
Orddu
The only thing that mattered to you was the Cauldron, but now it's no use to you. So we'll just take it and be on our way.
Fflewddur
Stay your hand, ladies. We never give anything away. We bargain; we trade. Remember?
Orddu
Did these old ears hear the word "bargain"? Hmm?
Fflewddur
Yes, madam, those old ears heard right.
Orwen
Ohh! I adore forceful men.
Fflewddur
Oh, pull yourself together, madam.
I'm not a warrior. I'm a pig-boy. What would I do with a sword?
Orddu
Absolutely nothing!
But I would trade...
Yes?
...the Cauldron for Gurgi.
Orwen
Oh, dear!
Orddu
It's not possible!
Fflewddur
Just as I thought, ladies! You've got no real power! Admit it! Admit it!
Orddu
We have made a bargain! [laughing]
