“Lads, that's not good enough. Remember, we need to fire two...” – Capt. Jack Aubrey, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World ... Movie Quotes Database

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A scene from Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 2003

Capt. Jack Aubrey

(After the crew's rate of fire is not satisfactory enough)

Lads, that's not good enough. Remember, we need to fire two broadsides to her one. Do you want to see a guillotine in Piccadilly!?

Crew

No!

Capt. Jack Aubrey

Want to call that raggedy-arse Napoleon your king!?

Crew

No!

Capt. Jack Aubrey

You want your children to sing the "La Marseillaise!?"

Crew

No!

Capt. Jack Aubrey

Mr. Mowett, Mr. Pullings, starboard battery!

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