Editing Dragon Quest IV Transcript (section)

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Hardie: So what brings us to this cave?

Hardie: Is there some sort of treasure hidden here or something?

Hardie: Heh heh. I thought as much. Well, let's sniff it out...before someone else does!

Hardie: Well, there's no sense in wandering aimlessly round a cave. Let's get out of here.

Laurel: This cave was not made according to nature's plan. No, it was clearly hewn by the hand of man.

Laurel: And now I ask, why was it dug, what was the goal? Is something precious hidden in this deep, dark hole?

Fido: Woof, woof, woof!

Hardie: So this is your hometown, is it?  It's not too shabby.

Laurel: In Lakanaba there is a weapon shop, or so they say, where customers keep coming all day, every day!

Laurel: ...Oh, really? You say that you have heard this tale. And in fact it was you who made those sales!

Fido: Woof! Grrr... Woof, woof, woof!

Fido: Grrr... Woof, WOOF!

Hardie: His wife's a real looker. She could have had her pick of men, and she decided to marry him... It's a funny old world.

Laurel: Ask me to show you a man who's truly content, and it's to Torneko Taloon that you'll be sent!

Fido: Woof!

Fido: Grrr... Woof, woof, woof!

Fido: Woof?

Hardie: Why'd we come to a place like this? There's nothing here...

Laurel: I have heard it said that out in the sticks, was a town of foxes up to their old tricks.

Laurel: It seems you view my words with some suspicion... I'm sure you're right. It was nothing but superstition.

Fido: Woof!

Hardie: Hmm... So this is Ballymoral, is it? It's not the biggest castle I've ever seen...

Laurel: Of the King here, I confess, I am a little wary. His fierce ambition makes him just a little scary.

Hardie: Charming! What right does that old snob have to talk about us like that?

Laurel: To call my comrades common, well, that is fine, but to extend the insult to me crosses the line...

Laurel: ...Erm. Nothing! Forget you heard that! I was just musing aloud...

Hardie: So the King is planning on attacking Endor...

Hardie: He must be out of his mind! As if this pathetic little kingdom could pose a threat to the land of my birth!

Laurel: The King's words strike me as if they were thunder! He means to make war, loot, pillage and plunder!

Laurel: I may be a wandering poet of no fixed address, but Endor is the watering hole I like the best.

Fido: Grrr...

Hardie: Hiring me as your personal bodyguard was the best decision you ever made.

Hardie: Now, where are we headed? You're the boss, so lead the way!

Hardie: There are all sorts of folks seeking their fortune in this town, but the higher the stakes, the greater the danger.

Hardie: I'm not complaining, though. It means I'm never short of work!

Laurel: Of all the towns in all the land, Endor's the one that is most grand.

Laurel: I've journeyed to places big and small, but Endor's the one that beats them all!

Laurel: Did my ears deceive me, or did I hear you say that 600 gold coins is quite pricey for five days?

Laurel: Fear not, I tell you, just wait and see! My magic is world class, I guarantee!

Laurel: After five days, you'll find that the time has flown... and wonder how you ever managed on your own.

Hardie: That soldier we just spoke to was a tough customer. I can just tell. I wouldn't stand a chance against him...

Laurel: Alas, the casino is closed. Oh well, that's just how it goes...

Laurel: But in fact, I think you should be rather glad. To fritter all your wealth away...would be bad.

Hardie: Look, I can understand you not wanting to sell the statue you sweated blood to find.

Hardie: But he said he'd pay anything you ask. That sounds like too good an opportunity to pass up.

Laurel: The silver Goddess statue is a precious artefact, but it's no use to you, and that's a fact!

Laurel: I'd say you need to get it sold, and pocket all that lovely gold!

Hardie: Buying a shop here in Endor sounds like a pretty good idea to me.

Laurel: A merchant like you should not stop until you own your very own shop.

Laurel: Sorry, I'm just saying what I would do. How you live your life is up to you...

Hardie: Hmmm... Now  I think about it, I've heard rumours of strange goings-on too. Most likely monsters, I reckon.

Laurel: To Zamoksva, I have been. Its many sights, I have seen.

Laurel: It's such a peaceful land, so for folks to disappear... Well, there could be worse to come, I fear.

Hardie: 60000 gold coins... That's not to be sniffed at. Any idea how you're going to spend it?

Hardie: I mean, you could always hire me for 750 days. Go on, please...

Laurel: It's clear from the amount that you got paid that you're no slouch when it comes to trade.

Laurel: Take your wealth and spend it wisely.  Your future's shaping up very nicely!

Hardie: I've seen that Psaro the Manslayer character in action. He's tough, I'll tell you that for nothing.

Laurel: " If you're looking to get beaten black and blue, Psaro's the Manslayer for you!"

Laurel: I came up with that little ditty while I was watching him in action.

Laurel: You know, sometimes I worry I've got no gift for rhyme. Do you think I should stick with magic? Be honest with me...

Hardie: So now you can open a shop here in Endor! That's great! There's profit to be made here alright!

Laurel: Weapon sellers profit from strife, or so I thought, but listen to the lesson that I've been taught.

Laurel: Torneko Taloon - for peace, no man ever did more. Why, he turned a profit and stopped a war!

Hardie: Hmmm... Why's he warning us about Psaro the Manslayer?

Hardie: If there's one thing I've learned, it's to always take rumours with a fistful of salt.

Hardie: A merchant like you doesn't have to concern himself with that kind of crazy talk.

Laurel: A mighty Lord of the Underworld... A noble hero who will save us all... I'm afraid these tales are rather tall.

Hardie: I think the other contenders in the tourney were behind Psaro's mysterious disappearance.

Hardie: And top of my list of suspects is that princess from Zamoksva. It was all very convenient...

Laurel: The Tsarevna of Zamoksva overcame all opposition, and with that she claimed the number one position.

Laurel: But if she'd had to take on Psaro the Manslayer, well, I'm not sure she'd have had a prayer.

Hardie: This isn't the first time I've accompanied a treasure-seeking merchant to this cave.

Hardie: I have to warn you, though - we've always come back empty-handed.

Laurel: A silver statue of the Goddess lay in this cave, awaiting discovery by the greedy and brave.

Laurel: Could it still be here? I fear it's gone.  But then again, I could be very wrong.

Hardie: The water drained away! Hmmm... You know, if no one's managed to work this out before, the treasure may still be there for the taking.

Laurel: Oh, it must have been such a pain to build a cave chock full of drains!

Hardie: Hmph. You were the one who figured out how the water works here, but this joker's beaten you to it.

Hardie: Still, chin up, eh? Better luck next time, and all that...

Laurel: Hmmm... What kind of treasure has that man got? Was it the silver statue, or was it not?

Hardie: Now we've got the silver Goddess statue, there's no point us staying in this cave, right?

Hardie: I mean, you're the boss. If you want to hang round here for a while, I won't stop you, but...

Laurel: I know it may not be my place to say, but in this cave I would rather not stay.

Laurel: While there is a time and place for caves, it's now the great outdoors I find I crave.
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