Almost Heroes (1998)

David Packer: Bidwell

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• Bidwell : [returns to camp after a bear has bit off his leg]  Sir, I've been to hell and back.

  Edwards : Yes, I can see that...

  Bidwell : I suspect that you'll want to lead a hunting party to slay that terrible beast.

  Edwards : Well, yes, that thought did cross my mind briefly. But now I have a better idea.

  Bidwell : Yes, sir?

  Edwards : I shall fashion for you the finest wooden leg you've ever seen.

  Bidwell : But what about the bear?

  Edwards : Rest assured, Bidwell, in 20 years or so, the ravages of old age will deal with the bear far more cruelly than we ever could have.

  Bidwell : Revenge is sweet, sir.

• [a bear has come into camp] 

  Bidwell : My nose itches.

  Hunt : Don't scratch it.

  Bidwell : Feels like there's a bug up in there.

  Hunt : You scratch your nose. You're dead.

  Bidwell : Well, I don't know what's worse. The bear or my itchy nose.

  Hunt : I think it's leavin'.

  Bidwell : I'm going to scratch it!

  [begins scratching his nose and the bear turns around and bites his leg] 

  Bidwell : [shouts]  The bear is worse! The bear is definitely worse!

• Pratt : [Picks up Bidwell's ear from the dirt]  Look at me. I'm going to make an experiment.

  [Starts talking into the ear] 

  Pratt : Hello, Bidwell? Can you hear me?

  Bidwell : I can hear you, Pratt.

  Pratt : It works.

  Edwards : Well, of course, it works. He's standing right... Let's get some sleep.

• Bidwell : Sir, sir. I've been to hell and back!

  Edwards : Yes, I can see that!

  Bidwell : I suspect that now you'll want to lead a hunting party, to slay that terrible beast!

  Edwards : Well, yes, that thought did cross my mind. Briefly. But now I have a better idea.

  Bidwell : Yes sir?

  Edwards : I shall fashion for you the finest wooden leg you have ever seen!

  Bidwell : Oh, but what about the bear?

  Edwards : Rest assured, Bigwell, in twenty years or so, the ravishes of old age will deal with the bear, far more cruelly than we ever could have.

  Bidwell : Revenge is sweet sir!