Carnival in Flanders (1935)
Jean Murat: Le duc d'Olivarès, The Duke
Quotes
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Cornelia de Witte, Madame la Bourgmestre : The poor man did well to die.
Le duc d'Olivarès : You really think so?
Cornelia de Witte, Madame la Bourgmestre : Death is sometimes a deliverance for more than just the deceased.
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Le duc d'Olivarès : We bring you the breezes of Andalucia.
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Le duc d'Olivarès : Ladies, watch Cornelia - I mean the burgomistress. She puts the pretty maidens of Seville to shame.
Cornelia de Witte, Madame la Bourgmestre : [fanning herself] I've never been taught.
Le duc d'Olivarès : Please continue - for my pleasure.
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L'aubergiste : Your Grace, if you'd deign to drink from this glass, we'll keep it as a souvenir.
Cornelia de Witte, Madame la Bourgmestre : His Grace has left the table. He's not thirsty.
L'aubergiste : Couldn't you just wet your lips?
Le duc d'Olivarès : Very well.
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Cornelia de Witte, Madame la Bourgmestre : Let's get some fresh air.
Le duc d'Olivarès : I'd love to. I'm fond of people, except when they perspire.
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Cornelia de Witte, Madame la Bourgmestre : They don't see us. They're planning their future together.
Le duc d'Olivarès : People do that at every age. It's never too late to be happy.
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Le duc d'Olivarès : Moonlight on the water and singing in the distance - it reminds me of Venice.
Cornelia de Witte, Madame la Bourgmestre : Venice? You've been to Venice?
Le duc d'Olivarès : Yes!
