The Avengers (TV Series)

Small Game for Big Hunters (1966)

Patrick Macnee: John Steed

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Quotes 

• John Steed : I once shot a bull-elephant myself.

  Tropical Outfitter : Really? What did you use?

  John Steed : F8 at 500 for a second and a small roll of film.

• John Steed : [a second man has been struck down by the mysterious sleeping sickness]  Well, I've heard of forty winks, but this is ridiculous.

• John Steed : Had a spot of bother with the natives. A full blown savage with a very unfriendly disposition.

  Emma Peel : Oh come now, Steed.

  John Steed : It's the truth, he was wearing war paint. Sacrificial knife, the lot. He practically ruined my bowler hat.

  [hands hat to Emma] 

  John Steed : Didn't do this must good either.

  [indicating a folder of papers] 

  Emma Peel : What's missing?

  John Steed : Colonel Rawling's file. Fortunately he overlooked my cucumber sandwiches.

  Emma Peel : Oh, good.

  Emma Peel : [takes a sandwich from Steed and then a bite]  Hmm.

  John Steed : [has a nibble as well]  Hmm.

• John Steed : [to Trent]  I'll show you my gratitude; if I hear of anyone being pestered by a bull-elephant I'll let you know, alright?

• Simon Trent : A drink for you, Colonel?

  Colonel Rawlings : Well, yes, I'm as dry as a bone.

  Simon Trent : [to Steed]  Major?

  Colonel Rawlings : Ah, it's on my mess bill. What's your tipple?

  John Steed : A brandy, sir.

  Colonel Rawlings : In this heat? You'll lacerate your liver! Aah! Keep it long and cool.

  John Steed : With a touch of soda.

  [the Colonel slaps Steed on the shoulder] 

• Emma Peel : [on phone]  Steed, where are you?

  John Steed : Deep in wildest Kalaya.

• Emma Peel : [picking up a metal carrying case]  What's in this, anyway? the crown jewels?

  John Steed : Creepy, crawly germ laden flies. Let's get back to the old country.