William De Lancey Quotes in Waterloo (1970)

[before the battle starts, the British troops are singing a mocking song about Napoleon]

William De Lancey: Shall I shut them up, Sir?

Duke of Wellington: No, no, indulge it . Anything that wastes time is good. Indulge it. Normally I don't like cheering, but there's always a time to cut cards with the Devil.

William De Lancey: He's commiting Reille's Division now sir, he intends to turn us, on the right!

Duke of Wellington: What the master does and what he intends are as different as white knight to black bishop.

William De Lancey: We could quickly move the 95th down, sir.

Duke of Wellington: I do not intend to run around like a wet hen! There'll be plenty of time, sir.