Hercules, Samson & Ulysses (1963)

Andrea Fantasia: Laertes - Ithaca King

Quotes 

• [first lines] 

  First Tradesman : [arguing over a goat]  And I bought it when I went to the fair in Sylos. And this thief took it from under my nose. He even refused to trade. Just grabbed it as if it were his.

  Second Tradesman : Your Highness, I can prove that I am the owner. My father presented this goat to Mother.

  First Tradesman : Stop lying to his majesty or I'll break this staff over your skull.

  Second Tradesman : Will you just go ahead and try it?

  First Tradesman : I will... just as soon as King Laertes upholds my claim.

  Laertes - Ithaca King : Why wait? Break it now.

  Second Tradesman : He threatened me!

  First Tradesman : How can he claim his father gave the goat to his mother? It's impossible. A goat couldn't live that long. It must have been a, a hundred years ago.

  [the council members laugh] 

  Laertes - Ithaca King : You, settle this.

  Councilman : Yes, Your Highness. I'll see to those two.

  First Tradesman : He must have decided alread. Can I take it home now? I own it!

  Councilman : Now, start all over again and talk one at a time.

• Laertes - Ithaca King : Are you still worried?

  Leria - Hercules' wife : I'm afraid I am. Until my husband is in Ithica again, I will continue to worry.

  Argos : Ithica is far away, but your husband is near.