Commodore Norrington I intend to see to it that any man who sails under a pirate flag or wears a pirate brand gets what he deserves: A short drop and sudden stop.
6th most-quoted character in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003): in 9 of its 96 quotes
Most scenes with: Captain Jack Sparrow (3), Elizabeth Swann (2)
Mr. Sparrow, you will accompany these fine men to the helm and provide us with a bearing to Isla de Muerta. You will then spend the rest of the voyage contemplating all possible meanings of the phrase "Silent as the grave." Do I make myself clear?
More lines from Commodore Norrington
4 quotes Commodore Norrington Commodore Norrington Had a brush with the East India Trading Company, did we? Pirate!
Commodore Norrington Well, I trust you will always remember this as the day that Captain Jack Sparrow almost escaped. Take him away.
Commodore Norrington Mr. Gibbs, that will do.
Scenes with Commodore Norrington
4 scenes Norrington [examining Jack's possessions]
No additional shot nor powder, a compass that doesn't point North...[pulls Jack's sword from its scabbard] And I half expected it to be made of wood. You are, without doubt, the worst pirate I've ever heard of.
But you have heard of me.
Lieutenant Groves
That's got to be the best pirate I've ever seen.
Norrington [Angrily, through his teeth]
So it would seem.
We know you're 'ere, poppet!
P-poppet.
Come out...and we promise we won't hurt you.
Eh? [points to his nose, then points downward]
We will find you, poppet. You've got somethin' of ours, and it calls to us.
G-gold...
[A few seconds later, Pintel peeks inside the closet door Elizabeth is hiding behind.] [grinning]
'Ello, poppet.
Twigg No mistakes this time; he's only half Turner. We spill it all!
...Guess there is reason to fret.
Commodore, do you really intend to kill my rescuer?
Norrington [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!
Norrington 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.
Norrington 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!
Norrington Carefully, Lieutenant.
Pirate or not, this man saved my life.
Norrington One good deed is not enough to save a man from a life time of wickedness.
Though it seems enough to condemn him.
Norrington 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?
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...
[hugs Jack against her will and roughly tightens his belt]
Easy on the goods, darling.
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]
