The Duellists (1977)

Tom Conti: Dr. Jacquin

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• Dr. Jacquin : [to d'Hubert about his situation with Feraud]  You cannot fight, one: if you're in different places; physical impossibility. Two: if you're of different ranks; breach of discipline. And three: if the State is at war; duels of nations take absolute precedence. Therefore, keep away from him, keep ahead of him and put your trust in Bonaparte.

• Armand D'Hubert : What can I do?

  [to avoid being challenged to a duel by Feraud] 

  Dr. Jacquin : I have given the matter some thought. You can't fight if you're in different places. Physical impossibility. And you can't fight if you're opted in rank. Breach of discipline. And you can't fight if we are at war. Duels of nations take absolute precedence. So, keep away from him, keep ahead of him, and put your trust in Bonaparte.

• Armand d'Hubert : He's most unreasonable.

  Dr. Jacquin : The enemies of reason have a certain blind look. He has that look, don't you think?