The Avengers (TV Series)
Small Game for Big Hunters (1966)
Patrick Macnee: John Steed
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Quotes
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John Steed : I once shot a bull-elephant myself.
Tropical Outfitter : Really? What did you use?
John Steed : F8 at 500 for a second and a small roll of film.
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John Steed : [a second man has been struck down by the mysterious sleeping sickness] Well, I've heard of forty winks, but this is ridiculous.
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John Steed : Had a spot of bother with the natives. A full blown savage with a very unfriendly disposition.
Emma Peel : Oh come now, Steed.
John Steed : It's the truth, he was wearing war paint. Sacrificial knife, the lot. He practically ruined my bowler hat.
[hands hat to Emma]
John Steed : Didn't do this must good either.
[indicating a folder of papers]
Emma Peel : What's missing?
John Steed : Colonel Rawling's file. Fortunately he overlooked my cucumber sandwiches.
Emma Peel : Oh, good.
Emma Peel : [takes a sandwich from Steed and then a bite] Hmm.
John Steed : [has a nibble as well] Hmm.
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John Steed : [to Trent] I'll show you my gratitude; if I hear of anyone being pestered by a bull-elephant I'll let you know, alright?
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Simon Trent : A drink for you, Colonel?
Colonel Rawlings : Well, yes, I'm as dry as a bone.
Simon Trent : [to Steed] Major?
Colonel Rawlings : Ah, it's on my mess bill. What's your tipple?
John Steed : A brandy, sir.
Colonel Rawlings : In this heat? You'll lacerate your liver! Aah! Keep it long and cool.
John Steed : With a touch of soda.
[the Colonel slaps Steed on the shoulder]
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Emma Peel : [on phone] Steed, where are you?
John Steed : Deep in wildest Kalaya.
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Emma Peel : [picking up a metal carrying case] What's in this, anyway? the crown jewels?
John Steed : Creepy, crawly germ laden flies. Let's get back to the old country.