- Yesterday, when that man offered that sword, why did you refuse?
- Why should I take it?
- It was a gesture of respect. Respect for you. It's all part of our ritual. He admired you and all your skill.
19 seconds sound clip from the Heroes of the East (1978) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:02:08.166 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
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- I'll be going back to practice now, so I'll see you later, then, huh?
- How could you have written such a letter?
- It was addressed to you. Why'd you tell the others?
- You think those men... scare me?
- Well, I'll fight. I don't care if I lose.
- Yesterday, when that man offered that sword, why did you refuse?
- I didn't know what he meant.
- If you took it in both your hands, just as he wanted you to do, you'd have become good friends.
- By refusing the sword, you insulted him greatly and he lost face. He may kill himself...
- So it's all become a serious matter. It means they must beat you now.
- Master! Master... Master, Master. The Japs sent a card.
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