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Due South · Season 1, Episode 3

“Manhunt” quotes from Due South

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“Manhunt” · Season 1, Episode 3

In this episode: Benton Fraser (10), Ray Vecchio (8), Buck Frobisher (7), Louis (1), Elaine (1)

[Fraser, dressed in his red Mountie uniform, is teaching Social Studies in an elementary classroom]

...which makes the border between Canada and the United States the longest undefended border in the world. So that since their formation, our countries have found a peaceful way to coexist. Except for the War of 1812, where your country invaded ours and we sent you packing - but that's hardly worth mentioning. Now, I think I'll open the floor to questions. [a boy raises his hand] Yes?

BBoy

Do you have to undo all your buttons to go to the toilet?

No. Anyone else? [the boy raises his hand again]

BBoy

How many do you have to undo?

Just enough to get your trousers undone. [the boy raises his hand yet another time] Yes.

BBoy

Do they have toilets in Canada?

Yes. We do. Anyone else? [the boy raises his hand] Anyone else a'tall? [the boy is frantically raising his hand] Any other questions a'tall?

[on phone] ...and you think this is the man who stole your cat? Claw marks on his cardigan, yes, that's very conclusive. Um, you know it's going to be a little difficult for me to break away from the case that I'm currently working on, but if you'd like to call back and ask for extension 312, Detectives Huey or Gardino would be glad to help you. Yes, they've been, uh, specially assigned to handle all animal-related offenses. No, ma'am, the pleasure's all mine. [hangs up, as Fraser walks in] How's it going?

I need your help, Ray.

Does it involve domestic animals?

Not that I'm aware.

Then I'm your man.

[Across the room, Detective Gardino's phone rings]

GDetective Gardino

Violent crimes, Detective Gardino. Cat, ma'am?

I think I know who's after the old man. [holds up a mug shot] This came in over the wire so, as usual, I decided to drop my life and bring it on over.

[Fraser is on duty outside the consulate; a man takes a picture of his wife and Fraser]

HHusband

Okay, that's it.

[Buck appears with two horses]

Hop on, Son. We've got a villain to catch.

[leaving his post] You ran away, but you brought your dress uniform with you?

No, I rented it. If we don't catch him by Tuesday, I have to pay extra. Ready?

Ready.

[the horses rear up and then take off; Buck stands up and puts his hat back on]

Taxi!

[about the villain's accomplice] Escaped and at large. I'm printing out last knowns, but the parole office could have more current addresses. I'll call when I get them.

Thank you kindly, Elaine.

You're a gem, Elaine. Come on boys, let's move.

We appreciate your thoughtfulness, Miss.

CACivilian Aid

Now there's a country that knows what to export.

Absolutely.

[The door to the bar crashes open as Buck and Fraser enter]

May I have your attention, please. [Everything stops and all eyes are glaring at Buck and Fraiser] Thank you.

BFBenton Fraiser

[whispering to Buck] Could I have one quick word?

[Continuing] Anybody carrying illegal firearms please place them on the bar, you're under arrest. [guns are pulled out and cocked] That's very good. Now place them on the bar.

[to Buck] You see, I've been here before, and what I've found is this-

Ah, right...local custom. Alright, we're prepared to overlook the firearms infractions, it being hunting season and all. [a knife is thrown and lands in the door post besid Buck's shoulder] No, no, sir. You keep that. All we want is information on the whereabouts of one Walter Ho.

THThug holding Ray

You want to know where Ho is?

[to Buck] You see, it's usually at this point that they'll start shooting, so if I might suggest we take cover behind that small wall, there-

THThug holding Ray

Vincent, tell them where your father is.

VVincent

956 Dearness Street.

Thank you, young man. Excuse us. [while leaving] Very nice people, these Americans. You hear these stories, but...

I'm telling you, this is a waste of time. There's no way he gave you the right address. I mean, this is the guy's father.

You're right, could be a trap. Now, we go in, ready for battle. [they burst into a room full of elderly people playing bingo] Alright! Nobody move! Get your hands on the table! Get those daubers where I can see 'em! [to an old guy on a walker] You, Pops! Hands in the air! [he obeys, loses his balance, and falls backwards] Oh, sorry.

[Outside the building the old guy is being carried off in on a stretcher]

Did anyone check this guy's birthday before we started out on this manhunt? Walter Ho was 91 years old. Wouldn't you say the trail's a tad cold?

Might have worked with Geiger early in his career.

Early in his career?! This guy started out with the James gang! Alright, where to next?

907 Mill Street Road. I've run into this guy before, we're not going to find him in any bingo parlor. Trager, James.

[They find themselves at the cementary]

Born February 13, 1937. Died November 2, 1993.

Okay, I'll get the shovel, you handle the interrogation.

[Fraiser is recovering from a deep knife wound to his leg]

NNurse

You've got the room to yourself. Are you really a Mountie?

BFBenton Fraiser

Yes, ma'am.

NNurse

You know, I got a nephew in Canada. His name is Gerald Simpson. You know him?

Yes.

How's it going?

They tried to cut off my boots.

No!

Right up the side. I wouldn't let them.

Well, I don't blame you. Lose a leg, sure, but a good pair of boots isn't easy to replace. Does it hurt?

Yes, Ray.

Would you like a little more fluid?

No thanks. How's Dief?

Oh, I rented him "Rin Tin Tin". He's thrilled.

[limping down the hall in his hospital gown] Ow, ow. Ray, could you?

Do I have to? [holds Fraser's gown closed]

Thanks, Ray.

Where the hell did Frobisher go?

After Geiger.

Where are you going?

To get my uniform.

Then what?

Then we go after Frobisher. Ow.

Oh yeah, this makes sense. We got half the police department after this guy, but is he going to worry about that? No, he's got two limping Mounties on his tail.

FFraiser

Ow, ow.

[Geiger is escaping so Buck jumps on a police motorcycle]

Stand back, son. There's a villain on the loose! [the motorcycle pulls a willie and goes flying down the street; Buck stands up from his place on the pavement] Taxi!

Oh, no! You're tasting things again!!! Oh, that's the grossest thing I've ever seen!

Look, one week ago, that man in there stole my self-respect. At least I let him steal it. Now I want him to know I'm taking it back, now. I'm going in alone.

I understand.

You understand?! Let me suggest another interpretation to you: That is the stupidest reason I've ever heard in all my life!

Alright, I won't be long.

Oh, one thing. If we should happen to feel that he's also stolen something from us...

Well, you come too.

Good.

This has gone far enough! Let me point something out to you that your sharp Mountie eyes might have missed. See those windows up there? There are men in those windows with sniper scopes and high-powered rifles. Do you see any cover between here and there? No. Which means there's no way to get from here to there without being seen or killed.

He's absolutely right.

Which is a shame because if there was, I'd be the first to say, "Let's do it."

Hmm...unless...

[the three are canoeing through the sewer]

I've never been so humiliated in all my life.

Would you hold the lantern a little higher, Ray? If we bump the sides, we'll have to return the canoe scuffed.

Do you have any idea what's in this water?

I would suspect a high percentage of ammonia, phosphorus, and cyanide.

Wrong! Rats. [holds hands up] Rats this big. And you know what they're doing? They're laughing at us. I'm in a canoe with two wounded Mounties and I'm being humiliated by rats.

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