- William Smith: Although I cannot but hold these cruel and vicious extortioners in the harshest contempt, I am unable not to admire their businesslike approach to the whole matter. Yes, their decision to execute the priest, no ifs, no buts, no maybes; the public announcement of this, the statement as to exactly when this terrible crime will be perpetrated, well, now some think this a rash and stupid thing to do, but to my mind it's an act of pure genius! It will serve to demonstrate - as perhaps no other single act could - that no one, no living person, no matter what his position, can stand against the extortioners and continue to live.
- T. Hewitt Edward Cat: He raises the hair on the back of my neck.
- Police Capt. McAllister: Slavic? Nah. He's as loyal as a dog.
- T. Hewitt Edward Cat: Whose dog?