A scene from National Treasure 2004
Abigail

You can't just leave us here.

Ian Howe

Yes, I can. Unless Ben tells me the next clue.

Ben

There isn't another clue.

Riley

Ian, why don't you come back down here and we can talk through this together?

Ian Howe

(Ian Howe points his gun at Riley)

Don't speak again.

Riley

Okay...

Ian Howe

The clue. Where's the treasure? Ben?

Patrick Gates

The lantern.

Ben

Dad...

Patrick Gates

The status quo has changed, son.

Ben

Don't.

Patrick Gates

It's part of Freemason teachings. In King Solomon's temple there was a winding staircase. It signified the journey that had to be made to find the light of truth. The lantern is the clue.

Ian

What does it mean?

Ben Gates

Boston. It's Boston.

Patrick Gates

The Old North Church, where Thomas Newton hung a lantern in the steeple, to signal Paul Revere that the British were coming. One if by land, two if by sea. One lantern. Under the winding staircase of the steeple, that's where we have to look.

Ian Howe

Thank you.

Patrick Gates

Hey, you have to take us with you.

Ian Howe

Why? So you can escape in Boston? Besides, with you out of the picture, there's less baggage to carry.

Patrick Gates

What if we lied?

Ian Howe

Did you?

Ben

What if there's another clue?

Ian Howe

Then I'll know right where to find you. See you, Ben.
(Ian Howe escapes, leaving Ben and the others behind)

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