"The Defector" Line-by-Line

Riker (over com): Riker to Picard. Sorry to interrupt, sir.

 

Picard: Go ahead, Number One.

 

RIKER [OC]: Sensors are picking up an..

[Bridge]

RIKER: ..unidentified craft in the Neutral Zone.

[English camp at Agincourt]

RIKER [OC]: It's heading toward Federation space.

 

PICARD: On our way. Picard out. We'll get to the rest of the act another time, Data. Computer, file program and clear.

 

(Hey!)

DATA: Captain, why should a king wish to pass as a commoner? If he is the leader, should he not be leading?

 

(Hi! This is a great episode, I'm really glad we're doing it. And I get to play Picard! )

[Corridor]

PICARD: Listen to what Shakespeare is telling you about the man, Data. A king who had a true feeling for his soldiers would wish to share their fears with them on the eve of battle.

 

DATA: Sir, will I be able to schedule a performance for the crew in the near future?

 

PICARD: Let's not rush it, shall we?

 

[Bridge]

RIKER: Outpost Sierra Six confirms our readings, sir. They identify it as a Romulan scout ship. Bearing two seven zero mark one four.

 

PICARD: A scout ship? What would a scout ship be doing this far into the Neutral Zone?

 

WORF: Captain, shall we transmit a warning to withdraw, sir?

 

PICARD: Open a hailing frequency.

( now I'm Picard.)

 

(Yeah, thanks to Ziz )

WORF: Aye, sir. Captain, the Romulan is hailing us.

 

PICARD: Visual.

 

WORF: Not within range yet.

 

PICARD: Open a channel.

 

SETAL [OC]: Federation ship, do you read? I require urgent assistance.

 

PICARD: This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS-

 

SETAL [OC]: Federation ship. Please, help me. Requesting asylum. Under pursuit.

 

RIKER: Pursuit?