- Capt. Karl Ehrlich: What do you suggest that I do?
- Counsel General Hepke: The Rockhampton is due in Valparaiso tomorrow. There's not a chance that you can leave.
- Capt. Karl Ehrlich: I'll take my chances with the British. They won't waste a warship watching this harbor for long.
- Counsel General Hepke: Very well, Captain. If you insist. Seamanship is your forte. But I beg to remind you, propaganda's mine. If I assist you, you must help me.
- Capt. Karl Ehrlich: I won't lie for you.
- Counsel General Hepke: Of course not! I wouldn't think of asking you to lie. You haven't had the necessary diplomatic training.
- Capt. Karl Ehrlich: One thing at a time, Mr. Kirshner. I think you're well indoctrinated in the game of follow the leader.