Don Aquilino:
Ladies and gentlemen, don't worry. This gentleman is harmless. He's just had a, a soul-stirring experience.
Rubber Baron:
Sir. My servants will conduct you to the kitchen. My dogs' cook will prepare you a meal. Thank you very much, sir. You were superb.
Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo':
To your dogs' cook.
[downs champagne glass]
Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo':
To Verdi.
[downs champagne glass]
Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo':
To Rossini.
[downs champagne glass]
Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo':
To Caruso.
[downs champagne glass]
Rubber Baron:
[picks up champagne glass]
To Fitzcarraldo, the Conquistador of the Useless!
[raises glass]
Rubber Baron:
Cheers!
Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald - 'Fitzcarraldo':
As true as I am standing here, one day I shall bring grand opera to Iquitos. I will outgut you. I will outnumber you. I will outbillion you. I will outrubber you. I will outperform you. Sir, the reality of your world is nothing more than a rotten caricature of great opera.
Molly:
Fitz, Fitz, let's go. This man is no opponent. He's as dead as a doornail.
Rubber Baron:
Madam, I'm still standing firm on both my legs.
Molly:
You're a big game hunter, aren't you?
Rubber Baron:
What's that got to do with it?
Molly:
Then you should know: When you shoot an elephant, he sometimes stays on his legs for ten days before he topples over. Good night!
