Murtagh Quotes in Eragon (2006)

Eragon: Where's Saphira?

Murtagh: Some friends just can't be replaced.

[pauses as Saphirz flys in]

Murtagh: But luckily, some don't have to be.

Eragon: [suddenly] How's Arya?

Murtagh: I thought that might come up.

[tosses Eragon new clothes]

Murtagh: Get changed.

Eragon: Stand up!

Murtagh: [laughs] All my life I've dreamed of dragons.

Eragon: Who are you, and why are you following us?

Murtagh: I'm Murtagh, and you need me, Dragon Rider.

Eragon: Thanks, but we're fine without you.

Murtagh: You seek the Varden? I know the mountains, every valley and stream.

[points to Arya, who is on the ground]

Murtagh: She will suffer if you go astray.

Eragon: [suspicious] Why would you risk your life for us?

Murtagh: My family was slaughtered by the king's men when I was a boy. I heard rumors, they said a Rider had appeared. If there were ever a time for retribution, this was it.

Eragon: If you can show me the quickest way to the Varden.

Murtagh: Then to the Varden it is.

Murtagh: [walks forward a few steps, then stops and turns to Eragon] You'll learn to trust me, Dragon Rider.

[Saphira growls]

Eragon: I'm not the only one you need to convince.

Murtagh: [yelling] I suggest you leave quickly!

Murtagh: [Eragon saves Murtagh's life] I guess we're even!

Eragon: We've come to join you.

Ajihad: Seize him.

Eragon: [lunges forward. Saphira roars] NO! He's with me. He saved my life.

Ajihad: [points to Murtagh accusingly] He is the son of Morzan, the traitor.

Eragon: [turns to Murtagh] Is it true?

Murtagh: A son doesn't choose his father.

[pulls up tunic to reveal large, ropy scar]

Murtagh: This was the only thing he ever gave me. I hated that man until the day he died.

Ajihad: Lock him up. If he tries to escape, kill him.

Murtagh: We'll have to go on foot from here.

Eragon: Who are you and why are you following us?

Murtagh: I'm Murtagh and you need me, Dragon Rider.