- Torg: What are they, master?
- Count Saknussemm: I have a theory, Torg. A theory that Professor Lindenbrook is going to test for us. All in the interest of science, of course.
- [both laugh]
- Count Saknussemm: This time, my meddling friends, your goose is cooked. Or perhaps I should say: your duck.
- [evil laughter]
- Alec McEwan: Take it easy, Lars. There's nothing we can do now
- [quietly]
- Alec McEwan: Except pray for time...