The Scarlet Pimpernel (TV Series)
Sir Percy's Wager (1955)
Lucie Mannheim: Countess la Valliere
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Quotes
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Sir Percy Blakeney : [Rises from the card table] Really, Madame, really! I must protest. You're ruining a perfectly delightful evening. And, now, by rights you should take his Highness's place and allow me to continue winning.
Countess La Valliere : Unfortunately, Sir Percy, I prefer games of skill and judgement that require the use of one's wits to games of chance.
[Sir Percy laughs]
Countess La Valliere : But I will lay one wager with you. That this will put an end to the Scarlet Pimpernel.
Sir Percy Blakeney : Oh, that seems sportin' enough. How much?
Countess La Valliere : One hundred guineas.
Sir Percy Blakeney : Done, Madame!
Countess La Valliere : [She gestures to her companion] Jacqueline, I would like you to come with me.
[They leave the room]
Sir Percy Blakeney : [Resumes his seat at the card table] Well, gentlemen, another game?
Sir Andrew Ffoulkes : If that woman stays at court much longer, I shall strangle her with my own hands.
Sir Percy Blakeney : Oh, my dear fellow, you might at least wait until she's paid me my hundred guineas.
[laughs]