CRETAK: Would you like something else?
"Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges" Line-by-Line
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BASHIR: That's the spirit, sir. Never say die.
CRETAK: What an odd expression. What does it mean?
SLOAN: It's a line from an old Earth poem. Forgive me for interrupting. I couldn't help overhearing and etymology is one of my hobbies. The phrase 'never say die' is originally from a 19th-century poem based on Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. Now, it's since passed into the vernacular as an exhortation never to give up, no matter the cost.
SLOAN: Wendell Greer, Assistant Director, UFP Department of Cartography.
SLOAN: Admiral. Senator.
SLOAN: Ah! The physician from Deep Space Nine. I was hoping to meet you! I have so many questions about the Bajoran sector: the navigational anomalies, the transport patterns. Could you spare a moment? Unless I'm interrupting?
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ROSS: Not at all.
(Bashir and Sloan move to a quiet corner.)
(Bashir and Sloan move to a quiet corner.)
SLOAN: Try to play your cards a little closer to your vest, Doctor. You're lucky they didn't see that look of shock on your face.
BASHIR: If you've managed to attach yourself to this delegation, why do you need me?
[Bellerophon briefing room]
ROSS: Well, Mister Greer certainly has his ducks in a row. According to the Department of Cartography, he's been a low level bureaucrat for almost fifteen years.
ROSS: Well, Mister Greer certainly has his ducks in a row. According to the Department of Cartography, he's been a low level bureaucrat for almost fifteen years.
ROSS: On the other hand, if we move against him now, we lose any hope of penetrating Section 31. His access at this conference will be limited to a few low level briefings and seminars. It shouldn't be hard keeping tabs on him. If Sloan's here, it suggests more important than a simple intelligence gathering mission. He's up to something and it's imperative that we know what that something is. We go forward.
[Bellerophon quarters]
BASHIR: Next.
(A holographic Romulan identity parade is on-going.)
BASHIR: Neral. Formerly Proconsul and now Praetor of the Romulan Star Empire. Neral's ascension to the top post was confirmed by the Continuing Committee a little over a year ago. His immediate family was killed in a Klingon raid approximately twenty five years ago. His interests include sociology and archeology. His favourite food is Delvan pudding and his pet set'leth's name is Pensho.
BASHIR: Next.
(A holographic Romulan identity parade is on-going.)
BASHIR: Neral. Formerly Proconsul and now Praetor of the Romulan Star Empire. Neral's ascension to the top post was confirmed by the Continuing Committee a little over a year ago. His immediate family was killed in a Klingon raid approximately twenty five years ago. His interests include sociology and archeology. His favourite food is Delvan pudding and his pet set'leth's name is Pensho.
SLOAN: Very good. Total recall is a useful attribute for an operative.
(Next, the familiar sneering features of John Fleck.)
(Next, the familiar sneering features of John Fleck.)
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