Elizabeth Swann Young Elizabeth: I think it would be rather exciting to meet a pirate.
2nd most-quoted character in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003): in 22 of its 96 quotes
Most scenes with: Captain Jack Sparrow (5), Captain Barbossa (3), Commodore Norrington (2)
Parlay. I invoke the right of parlay. According to the Code of the Brethren, set down by the pirates Morgan and Bartholomew , you have to take me to your Captain.
More lines from Elizabeth Swann
12 quotes Elizabeth Swann Elizabeth Swann Young Elizabeth: [takes Will's pirate medallion and gasps, shocked] You're a pirate!
Elizabeth Swann You like pain? Try wearing a corset!
Elizabeth Swann Pirate or not, this man saved my life.
Elizabeth Swann I'm not entirely sure that I've had enough rum to allow that kind of talk.
Elizabeth Swann [Acting Drunk, to Jack]
And you'll be positively the most fearsome pirate in the Spanish Main!
Elizabeth Swann You may tell the captain I am disinclined to acquiesce to his request.
Elizabeth Swann Captain Barbossa, I am here to negotiate the cessation of hostilities against Port Royal.
Elizabeth Swann This is Jack Sparrow's doing!
Elizabeth Swann No... [removes Will's hat] He's a pirate.
Elizabeth Swann [Rowing alone after the Pearl's crew refused to save Will and Jack- through gritted teeth]
Bloody Pirates.
Elizabeth Swann [To Jack-slightly angry]
One: because it is a vile drink that turns even the most respectable men into complete scoundrels. Two: that signal is over a thousand feet high. The entire royal navy is out looking for me, do you think there is even the slightest chance they wont see it?
Scenes with Elizabeth Swann
9 scenes Elizabeth Will, how many times must I ask you to call me Elizabeth?
At least once more, Miss Swann, as always.
Elizabeth Captain Barbossa, I am here to negotiate the cessation of hostilities against Port Royal.
There be a lot of long words in there, miss. We're naught but humble pirates. What is it that you want?
Elizabeth I want you to leave and never come back.
I'm disinclined to acquiesce to your request.
[Elizabeth gives him a blank look
Means "no."
Elizabeth You have to take me to shore! According to the Code of the Order of the Brethren–
First, your return to shore was not part of our negotiations nor our agreement, so I must do nothing. And secondly, you must be a pirate for the Pirate's Code to apply, and you're not. And thirdly, the code is more what you call "guidelines" than actual rules. [smiles] Welcome aboard the Black Pearl, Miss Turner!
Try the wine...and an apple. One of those next.
Elizabeth It's poisoned.
Elizabeth Then release me. You have your trinket; I'm of no further value to you.
Elizabeth A pirate medallion?
This is Aztec gold. One of 882 identical pieces they delivered in a stone chest to Cortez himself. Blood money paid to stem the slaughter he wreaked upon them with his armies, but the greed of Cortez was insatiable. So the heathen gods placed upon the gold...a terrible curse. Any mortal that removes but a single piece from that stone chest shall be punished for eternity.
Elizabeth [sarcastically]
...I hardly believe in ghost stories anymore, Captain Barbossa.
Aye. That's exactly what I thought when we were first told the tale! Buried on an island of dead what cannot be found, 'cept for those who know where it is. Find it, we did. There be the chest. Inside be the gold. And we took 'em all! We spent 'em, and traded 'em. And frittered 'em away on drink and food and pleasurable company. The more we gave 'em away, the more we came to realize... The drink would not satisfy. Food turned to ash in our mouths. And all the pleasurable company in the world could not slake our lust. We are cursed men, Miss Turner. Compelled by greed we were, but now we are consumed by it. There is one way we can end our curse. All the scattered pieces of the Aztec gold must be restored, and the blood repaid. Thanks to ye, we have the final piece.
Elizabeth ...And the blood to be repaid?
Elizabeth So that's that story of the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow? [through her teeth] You spent three days here...lying on a beach...drinking rum?
[Jack wakes up on a small island and notices that something is burning. He stands up and sees Elizabeth throwing Jack's stash into a fire]
No! Not good! STOP! Not good! What are you doing?! You've burned all the food, the shade...the rum!
Elizabeth Yes, the rum is gone!
Why is the rum gone?!
Elizabeth One, because it is a vile drink that turns even the most respectable men into complete scoundrels. Two, that signal is over a thousand feet high! The entire Royal Navy is out looking for me; do you really think there is even the slightest chance that they won't see it?!
Elizabeth [huffs and sits down on the beach]
Just wait, Captain Sparrow. Give it an hour, maybe two, keep a weather eye open, and there'll be white sails on that horizon!
[walking to the other end of the island, mocking Elizabeth]
"It must have been terrible for you, Jack, must have been terrible-" Well, it bloody is now! [sees Norrington's ship offshore] There'll be no living with her after this.
Elizabeth Commodore, do you really intend to kill my rescuer?
[offers handshake]
I believe a thanks is in order. [finds P-shaped brand scar] Had a brush with the East India Trading Company, did we?...Pirate?
Governor Swann Hang him!
Keep your guns on him men; Gillette, fetch some irons. [pulls sleeve up higher, revealing sparrow tattoo on Jack's arm] Well, well. Jack Sparrow, isn't it?
Captain Jack Sparrow.
Well, I don't see your ship... Captain.
I'm in the market. As it were.
He said he was to commandeer one. [turns to Murtogg] I told you he was tellin' the truth!
Elizabeth [Jack is being handcuffed behind Elizabeth]
Commodore, I really must protest.
Carefully, Lieutenant.
Elizabeth Pirate or not, this man saved my life.
One good deed is not enough to save a man from a life time of wickedness.
Though it seems enough to condemn him.
Indeed.
Finally! [throws his handcuffs around Elizabeth's neck, threatening to strangle her]
Governor NO! NO! DON'T SHOOT!
[To Elizabeth]
I knew you'd warm up to me. [Back at Norrington] Commodore Norrington, my effects please. And my hat. [The commodore hesitates.] Commodore! [whispers in Elizabeth's ear] Elizabeth—it's Elizabeth, isn't it?
Elizabeth It's Miss Swann.
Miss Swann, if you'd be so kind. Come, come. We don't have all day.
[Jack's effects are tossed toward Elizabeth. Jack spins her around with his handcuffs still around her neck. She fits him with his effects, puts his hat on his head, etc.]
Now if you'll be very kind...
Elizabeth [hugs Jack against her will and roughly tightens his belt]
Easy on the goods, darling.
Elizabeth You're despicable.
Sticks and stones, love. I saved your life, you save mine. We're square. [spins her back around] Gentlemen, milady...you will always remember this as the day that you almost caught Captain...Jack...Sparrow! [releases Elizabeth and flees]
James Norrington
You forget your place, Turner.
It's right here. Between you and Jack.
Elizabeth Swann As is mine.
Governor Swann Elizabeth. [to the Royal Marines] Lower your weapons. For goodness sake, put them down.
James Norrington
So, this is where your heart truly lies, then?
Elizabeth Swann It is.
Well! I'm actually feeling rather good about this. I think we all arrived at a very special place eh? Spiritually. Ecumenically. Grammatically. [to Norrington] I want you to know that I was rooting for you, mate. Know that. [to Elizabeth] Elizabeth. It would never have worked out between us, darling. I'm sorry. [to Will] Will. Nice hat. [to all] Gentlemen, this will be the day you will always remember as the day you- [falls off the ledge]
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