"The Maquis" Line-by-Line!

[Admiral Shran]

[Promenade]

KIRA: Commander, this is Legate Parn. He insisted on seeing you immediately.

 

[Leandar]

Parn: Because my business here is crucial. It demands immediate attention. And as a member of the Cardassian Central Command I must assure you, Commander, that what we have to discuss is most crucial indeed.

 

[Alienesse]

SISKO: I understand. I assure you we are doing everything we can to find Gul Dukat.

 

[Admiral Shran]

PARN: Please, Commander, your efforts are appreciated but unnecessary. You see, Central Command has learned that Gul Dukat was the leader of a small group of misguided officers who were funneling weapons to our colonies in the Demilitarized zone.

 

[Alienesse]

KIRA: The Maquis are right. The Cardassian settlers are being supplied by the Central Command.

 

[Admiral Shran]

PARN: Dukat and the others were operating entirely without our knowledge. Central Command would never sanction anything that would violate our treaty with the Federation. We've arrested Dukat's co-conspirators and they shall be dealt with accordingly.

 

[Alienesse]

SISKO: Where does that leave Dukat?

 

[Admiral Shran]

PARN: With the Maquis, where he belongs.

 

[LeadHead]

Sisko: Are you saying you don't want him back?

 

[Admiral Shran]

PARN: I assume the Maquis will execute him for his crimes.

 

[Alienesse]

SISKO: I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[Admiral Shran]

PARN: Well then, I don't see what difference it makes whether we do it or they do it.

 

[Alienesse]

KIRA: How do we know they won't use Dukat's death as an excuse to send troops into the Demilitarized zone?

 

[Admiral Shran]

PARN: I can assure you, Commander, that there shall be no retaliation. The Cardassians have no desire to go to war again with the Federation. You have my word.

 

[Enterprise1981]

KIRA: Your word?

 

[Admiral Shran]

SISKO: Major. I've found our little talk very enlightening.

 

[Enterprise1981]

PARN: I hoped you would.

 

[LeadHead]

Sisko: Unfortunately, I have some business to attend to, but I do hope you'll take the time to enjoy the station.

 

[Enterprise1981]

PARN: Thank you, Commander, but I too must attend to my business. Besides, I am afraid this place has lost its charm since the last time I was here.

(Parn leaves through the airlock)

 

[LeadHead]

Kira: I didn't believe a word he said.