Sir John Franklin quotes from The Terror

Sir John Franklin

Your demeanor should be all cheer, gentlemen. You understand? It's going to be tight, but that's what we signed up for, an adventure for Queen and Country. An adventure of a lifetime. That's what you tell the men.

Sir John Franklin

In honor of our brother Lieutenant Gore, be merciless. Educate this creature as to the dominion of the Empire, and the will of the Lord behind it.

James Fitzjames

There is nothing worse than a man who has lost his joy. He's become insufferable. And he's a lushington to boot.

Sir John Franklin

We should be better friends to him, James.

James Fitzjames

I can't work out why he's even here. He despises glory. Even the glory of a good pudding. And he looks down on we of the wardroom. I tell you, one glance from him I have to remind myself I'm not a fraud.

Sir John Franklin

I'll not have you speak of him uncharitably, James. He is my second. Now, if something were to happen to me, you would be his second. You should cherish that man.

James Fitzjames

Sometimes I think you love your men more than even God loves them, Sir John.

Sir John Franklin

For all your sakes, let's hope you're wrong.

Mr. Gregory thinks there must be ice wedged up in the prop well. But we won't know till first light. He all but assured me if we can clear out a jam, we'll be under way.

Sir John Franklin

Good. I think that's all for now, then, Graham, since we don't appear to be sinking. Wake me if that should change.

James Fitzjames

Sir, he was no-one's first choice for this expedition.

Sir John Franklin

Mm, nor was I.

James Fitzjames

How any man achieves his post on an expedition is less important than how he spends it. And well, that he measures up.