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And secondly, if you empty both barrels, what would happen if a big theropod should charge before you could reload?

7 seconds sound clip from the X Minus 1 - A Gun for Dinosaur by L. Sprague de Camp classic radio drama series.

You can hear this line at 00:11:34 in the radio play.

Quote context

[...]

- Mr. James gave him both barrels. Missed.

- Now, look here, James. One of the biggest dangers on a safari is trigger-happy sahibs who get panicky.

- You're not to shoot unless you're told, do you understand?

- Who do you think you are to tell me when to shoot my own game?

- Now, look here. Firstly, if you shoot off all your ammunition before the trip is over, your gun won't be available in case of a pinch.

- And secondly, if you empty both barrels, what would happen if a big theropod should charge before you could reload?

- And finally... it's not sporting to shoot everything in sight. Is that clear? All right.

- Well, now, then. First task is fresh meat.

- As I told you, Holtzinger wanted a ceratopsian head. James insisted on a tyrannosaur.

- Then everybody would think that he'd shot the most dangerous game.

- The fact is, the tyrannosaur's overrated. But everybody's read about the tyrant lizard, and, well, he does have the biggest head of the theropods. Oh, and he'll snap you up if he gets the chance, no fear.

[...]

X Minus One Sound Clip

X Minus OneQuotes with audio samples from the old-time science fiction radio drama series "X Minus One" that was broadcast from 1955 to 1958 on NBC.

Actors: Fred Collins (Announcer), Wendell Holmes, Bill Zuckert, Peter Capell

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