Rolfe Quotes in The Long Ships (1964)

Rolfe: If we ever had children, my lady, what princely liars they would be!

Olla: Well, where are we?

Rolfe: Civilization.

Olla: Huh?

Rolfe: [Disgustedly] No... you wouldn't understand that.

Aly Mansuh: We sail tomorrow and may Allah send us a fair wind and a calm sea.

Rolfe: And may Thor do the same, my lord.

Rolfe: [narrating a "telegram" for Liesl] Dear Liesl, I would like to tell you how I feel about you STOP Unfortunately, this wire is already too expensive Sincerely, Rolfe

Liesl: [sounded offended] Sincerely?

Rolfe: Cordially?

Liesl: [turning away] Cordially?

Rolfe: Affectionately?

[Liesl smiles and throws her arms around his neck]

Captain von Trapp: [after pulling the gun from Rolfe] You'll never be one of them.

Rolfe: Lieutenant! Lieutenant, they're here! They're here, Lieutenant!

[blows whistle]

Rolfe: [Referring to Nantaquas] This rogue means to kill you.

Capt. John Smith: It's plain he has no love for me.

Rolfe: [Referring to Smith's marriage to Pocahantas] It's sacrilege for John Smith to do this thing!

Fleming: May hap, my friend, but it'll be most pleasant on a cold night.