A scene from The Princess Bride 1987
Inigo Montoya

Hello there. [The Man In Black glances up and grunts] Slow going?

Man in Black

Look, I don't mean to be rude, but this is not as easy as it looks. So I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't distract me.

Inigo Montoya

Sorry.

Man in Black

Thank you.

Inigo Montoya

[A moment passes. Inigo returns to the edge.]

I do not suppose you could speed things up?

Man in Black

If you're in such a hurry, you could lower a rope, or a tree branch, or find something useful to do.

Inigo Montoya

I could do that. I've got some rope up here. But I do not think that you would accept my help, since I am only waiting around to kill you.

Man in Black

That does put a damper on our relationship.

Inigo Montoya

But I promise I will not kill you until you reach the top.

Man in Black

That's very comforting. But I'm afraid you'll just have to wait.

Inigo Montoya

I hate waiting. I could give you my word as a Spaniard.

Man in Black

No good. I've known too many Spaniards.

Inigo Montoya

Is there any way you'll trust me?

Man in Black

Nothing comes to mind.

Inigo Montoya

[seriously]

I swear on the soul of my father, Domingo Montoya, you will reach the top alive.

Man in Black

[pauses]

Throw me the rope.

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