A character in Inkheart (2008)

Dustfinger quotes from Inkheart (2008)

Paul Bettany

Most-quoted character in Inkheart (2008): in 17 of its 64 quotes
Most scenes with: Meggie (2)

A line from Dustfinger

Do you know the end of your story Meggie?

More lines from Dustfinger

12 quotes
Dustfinger

All right; this is our way in. Now listen, this is gonna be dangerous, so you need to keep up. You gotta move quickly.

Dustfinger

His name's Gwin. And I know he looks charming, but you know what they say about books and covers.

Dustfinger

Has your father ever read you a bedtime story, Meggie?

Dustfinger

Put right the wrong you did nine years ago.

Dustfinger

Before you say anything, I'm here to save your necks.

Dustfinger

Let's you and me go for a little walk.

Dustfinger

There are times in life when the stars simply align.

Dustfinger
[To Resa]

You went in the book when I came out.

Scenes with Dustfinger

4 scenes
Dustfinger
(after Meggie was tickling Gwin and got bit)

He doesn't like to be tickled. And you sould be more careful. His name's Gwin. And I know he looks charming, but you know what they say about books and covers. (he leans down in front of Meggie to pick up Gwin; Meggie gets up)

Yes, I do. And I also know what they say about talking to strangers. Excuse me. (she starts walking away)

Dustfinger

But I'm not a stranger, Meggie. (Meggie stops and turns around back to Dustfinger) You won't remember me; we met once when you were quite small. But I'm not a stranger. (Mo comes out of the bookshop, and stares at Dustfinger) Hello, Silvertongue. (Meggie turns around) I was just having a talk with your daughter.

Dustfinger
(after Farid annouced he was going with Dustfinger)

What about the girl? I thought you liked her.

Oh, don't worry. (pulls out a wallet containing pictures of Meggie; somewhat satisfied) I stole his wallet.

(after he attempted to attack Meggie)

Get off!

Dustfinger

No one gets hurt! (starts setting fire on Basta's jacket)

(terrified)

F-fire! Fire!

Dustfinger

Is that what we agreed on? Is that what we agreed on?!

Yes! We agreed! We agreed! We agreed! (Dustfinger takes his hands off Basta's shoulders, thus the fire dying down; Basta fearfully pats out the remaining flames)

Mo

What are you not telling me?
Dustfinger (walking away): I've seen her...she's not actually in the book...she's...

Mo

Where?
Dustfinger (stopping and turning to face Mo): In Capricorn's castle.

Mo

And you didn't tell us?

Dustfinger

We needed the book.

Mo

We didn't need the book!

Dustfinger

I needed the book!! (shoves Mo)

My Mum was right there and you didn't tell us?

Dustfinger

Look... don't look at me like that, because if your father had known the truth, then he would never have agreed to help me get the book, and I need the book!

Mo

You selfish, repugnant, weak character!

Dusfinger

I... (pointing at Fegnolio) blame him! He wrote me that way!

I disagree!

Mo

You tell me how to get her back!

Dustfinger

Not until you promise to send me home.
Mo (grabbing Dustfinger): Tell me how to get her back!
Dustfinger (quietly): I'm missing my family too.
Mo (looks shocked, lets Dustfinger go): Okay.

Dustfinger

Promise?

Mo

Promise.

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