Capt. Alexander Smollett Quotes in Treasure Island (1934)

Capt. Alexander Smollett: Lower the flag? Strike my colors? Not I, sir! We're without without provisions but we've plenty of powder and ball and, by heaven, sir, this spot is England!

[Salutes the Union Jack]

Capt. Alexander Smollett: My name is Alexander Smollett. I've flown my sovereign's colors, and I'll see you all to Davy Jones.

Long John Silver: [Lying on the ground without his crutch] That final?

Capt. Alexander Smollett: That's the last good word you'll hear out of me, by heaven. The next time we meet, I'll put a bullet in you. Do you meet my terms?

Long John Silver: No!

Capt. Alexander Smollett: Then tumble out of here, m'lad, hand over hand on the double!

Long John Silver: Gimme a hand up?

Capt. Alexander Smollett: Yah! I'd sooner touch carrion!

Long John Silver: Who'll give me a hand up?

[No one replies]

Capt. Alexander Smollett: When there's treasure in the hold, there's fire in the fo'c'sle.