Sir, many valuable scriptures are kept there. I cannot permit a search.
6 seconds sound clip from the Shaolin Plot (1977) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:45:22.460 in the DVD version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Well, now I know this Shaolin temple is being used to provide shelter for the rebels.
- That is not so. Only Shaolin monks reside here.
- I'm prepared to show you our records.
- Good. And I presume that they're in the library.
- Well, Abbott, shall we check them?
- Sir, many valuable scriptures are kept there. I cannot permit a search.
- Surely if you have nothing to conceal here, at Shaolin, why can't I see for myself?
- My apologies, but the answer must be no.
- Then I shall order you to leave.
- Brother!
- All right. The Emperor shall hear all about this. Damn you!
- It is obvious what they're up to.
[...]