Splendid. They've been working for weeks in anticipation of your arrival.
6 seconds sound clip from the Glory (1989) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:03:00 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- He says we march like white soldiers. Even talk like the buckra soldier.
- We were slaves in the field when the Yankee man come. Say we soldiers.
- How you like the Army, contraband?
- Oh, we love it. We thank the Lord every day for the good vittles, and these beautiful clothes.
- Tell true, old man. This year, every day like Christmas.
- Splendid. They've been working for weeks in anticipation of your arrival.
- We're all very excited to have you here, Shaw.
- The regiment should enjoy their stay here.
- Yes, I'm sure we'll have a fine time, but that's not why we're here.
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