- [Fed up with his dismissive and high-handed attitude at the beginning of their first murder investigation together, Sergeant Camille Bordey takes Inspector Richard Poole into an empty hotel room for a private chat]
- Camille Bordey: I am a detective sergeant in the Sainte-Marie Police Force. I graduated top of my year. I have three commendations for bravery. I have been shot twice and I could almost certainly beat you in a fist fight. Whereas you, you are a rude man! You are ignorant, full of your own self-importance, expecting everyone to follow you around and hang on your every word? From now on, you treat me with a little more respect, or I'll be forced to forget I'm a police officer. Okay?
- DI Richard Poole: Am I too late? Uh, for afternoon tea?
- Hotel Manager: I'm sorry, sir.
- DI Richard Poole: [shows his badge] I'm a police officer. I'm a police officer and I want a cup of tea.