Quotes
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[Mohn is trying to ingratiate himself with the prisoners, in the hope of more lenient treatment if he is captured by the Allies; having been relieved of all his duties by the Kommandant, he is getting increasingly desperate and summons Preston, the Senior British Officer]
Major Horst Mohn : Colonel, I wonder if, for once, we may speak to each other frankly, as man to man.
Lt. Col. John Preston : By all means.
Major Horst Mohn : Thank you, Colonel. There are certain universal truths know to us both. By an accident of history we have found ourselves on opposing sides, but we have much in common. We have both seen a great deal of action. We have both been decorated for bravery. We are not only not only patriots, we are members of the same class, the same elite. The men at the top who will rule this godforsaken world, whatever happens. There is an unnatural law that separates the mob from the rulers. And as crew members of that elite, we have a duty to each other to pool our resources. I see by your expression that you understand what I am saying. What do you say, my friend?
Lt. Col. John Preston : Well, I would say, Major, that I very much doubt if there is one man in this castle, either captor or captive, who would lift one little finger to help you save your skin. You've asked me to be frank. Allow me to say that I, as one member of your international fascist elite, would give three resounding cheers to see you roast in hell. Goodnight, Major Mohn.
