"Errand of Mercy" Line-by-Line

[Athena28]

KOR: Well, have we a ram among the sheep? Do you object to us taking him?

 

[LeadHead]

Kirk: He's done nothing. Nothing at all.

 

[Athena28]

KOR: Coming from an Organian, yours is practically an act of rebellion. Very good. So you welcome me.

Do you also welcome me?

 

[Orac]

Kirk: You're here. There's nothing I can do about it.

 

[LeadHead]

Kor: Good honest hatred. Very refreshing. However it makes no difference whether you welcome me or not. I am here and will stay. You are now subjects of the Klingon Empire. You'll find there are many rules and regulations. They will be posted. Violation of the smallest of them will be punished by death.

 

[Orac]

Ayelborne: We shall obey your regulations, Commander.

 

[LeadHead]

Kor: You disapprove, Baroner.

 

[Orac]

Kirk: You need my approval?

 

[LeadHead]

Kor: I need your obedience. Nothing more. Will I have it?

 

[Orac]

Kirk: You seem to be in command.

 

[Enterprise1981]

KOR: Yes. I am. I shall need a representative from among you. Liaison between the forces of the occupation and the civil population. Smile and smile. I don't trust men who smile too much. You, Baroner, you're the man.

 

[Orac]

Kirk: Me? I don't want the job.

 

[Athena28]

KOR: Have I asked whether or not you want it? We Klingons have a reputation for ruthlessness. You will find that it is deserved. Should one Klingon soldier be killed, a thousand Organians will die. I will have order. Is that clear?

 

[Enterprise1981]

AYELBORNE: Commander, I assure you our people want nothing but peace. We shall cause you no trouble.

 

[Athena28]

KOR: I'm sure you will not. Take the Vulcan to the examination room.

You, come with me. I will familiarize you with your new duties.

 

[Orac]

Kirk: And Mister Spock?

 

[Enterprise1981]

KOR: You are concerned?

 

[Orac]

Kirk: He is my friend.

 

[Enterprise1981]

KOR: You have a poor choice of friends. He will be examined. If he is lying, he will die. If he is telling the truth, he will find that business has taken a turn for the worse. Take him. You do not like to be pushed. Very good. You may be a man I can deal with, Baroner. Come with me.

 

[Orac]

[Later in Kor's office]
(Probbly up in the old castle.)

Kor: From this day on, no public assemblages of more than three people. All publications to be cleared through this office. Neighbourhood controls will be established, hostages selected. A somewhat lengthy list of crimes against the state.

(Kor hands the proclamation to Kirk, who puts it down on the desk.)

Kor: You do not like them? (Spock is brought in.) Well?

A Klingon: He is what he claims to be, Commander, a Vulcanian merchant named Spock. His main concern seems to be how he would carry out his business under our occupation.