Jim Gordon and Ra's al-Ghul in “Unfinished Business”

Jim Gordon

You say this knife is important to your country. Please explain.

There is an ancient story amongst my people of a man who could not die. In his time, he committed terrible acts, raised a great kingdom, and then vanished.

Jim Gordon

What happened to him?

If the legend is to be believed, he walked away from his throne, vowing that one day he would return and complete his destiny. But that would require a particular knife.

Jim Gordon

This knife.

A story, as I said. But to my people, very meaningful. I hope that satisfies your curiosity.

Jim Gordon

Some. But you see, Minister, my chief concern is that there's a boy, the grandson of the curator. He's being hunted. Now, perhaps that's because of the knife. Or, perhaps, the killer thinks he saw something.

Did he?

Jim Gordon

No.

Well, then, he's safe.

Jim Gordon

Yes, but, you see, I would have to know that for certain before I would do anything that might effect the case... such as release the knife.

[cold] May I see the knife, Detective? It would so put my mind at ease.