Queen of Swords (TV Series)
Vengeance (2000)
Tessie Santiago: Maria Teresa Alvarado, The Queen of Swords
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Quotes
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[first lines]
[a girl chases a boy past where Tessa and Ramon are dancing]
Maria Teresa Alvarado : Remind you of anyone?
Ramon : Yes. There was a girl about fifteen years ago. Tessa I think her name was.
Maria Teresa Alvarado : A lovely child, I'm sure.
Ramon : A horrible creature. She used to beat me until I was black and blue.
Maria Teresa Alvarado : Only after you pulled her hair.
Ramon : I don't remember that part.
Maria Teresa Alvarado : Of course. Well, it wasn't your hair, was it?
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[Ramon's father has been shot after he had an violent argument with Fuentes]
Ramon : I can't let Fuentes get away with this!
Maria Teresa Alvarado : You don't know Fuentes did it.
Ramon : Then I'm the only one who doesn't.
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[Latham and the Queen confront each other with drawn daggers]
Latham : You're dead!
The Queen of Swords : You took the words right out of my mouth.
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[the Queen discovers that Dr. Helm was the assassin's intended victim, not Don Aguilera]
Dr. Robert Helm : This is my business. You stay the hell out.
The Queen of Swords : Looks like I'm not the only one who hides behind a mask.
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[thinking he is being followed by the assassin, Dr. Helm hurls himself at the horseman, only to find himself sprawled on the ground with the Queen's dagger at his throat]
The Queen of Swords : With those kinds of moves, it's no wonder you're still single.
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The Queen of Swords : What the hell are you doing leaping off rocks?
Dr. Robert Helm : What the hell are you doing following me?
The Queen of Swords : Tell me why you're leaving town.
Dr. Robert Helm : Tell me who's under the mask.
The Queen of Swords : ...I asked first.
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Col. Luis Montoya : So you've given the good doctor your sword. How brave... How stupid.
The Queen of Swords : So why don't you just kill me?
[as the Colonel unsheathes his sword the Queen cracks her whip, knocking off one of his medals]
The Queen of Swords : Oops.
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[last lines]
Dr. Robert Helm : I'm glad you came, though.
The Queen of Swords : You are?
Dr. Robert Helm : I wasn't sure when I would see you again.
The Queen of Swords : Am I missing something?
Dr. Robert Helm : Maybe.
The Queen of Swords : Should I be flattered?
Dr. Robert Helm : Well, that's up to you... but I'm just returning your sword.
The Queen of Swords : Ah. Thank you, Doctor.
Dr. Robert Helm : Oh, by the way...
[turns and discovers the Queen has disappeared into the night]
Dr. Robert Helm : It's nice to be back.
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The Queen of Swords : Are you looking for something?
Dr. Robert Helm : My horse.
The Queen of Swords : Your horse?
Dr. Robert Helm : Yes. Horse. Equus. Four legs, big head, long tail.
The Queen of Swords : There's a ranch a few miles west. You can always get a new one there... That is if you're still planning on running away.
Dr. Robert Helm : I am not running away!... I am walking.