“With base deceit, you played upon our feelings; / Revenge is sweet...” – The Pirate King, The Pirates of Penzance ... Movie Quotes Database

The Pirate King

With base deceit, you played upon our feelings; / Revenge is sweet, and flavors all our dealings. / With courage rare, and resolution manly, / For death prepare, unhappy General Stanley!

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