She's been like that ever since the Fire Swamp. It's my father's failing health that's upsetting her.

You survived the Fire Swamp. You must be very brave… but nobody withstands the Machine.

So it's to be torture. I can cope with torture. You don't believe me?

The prince and count insist on everyone being healthy… before they're broken.

Then why bother curing me?

Till they kill you, yeah.

Then I'm here till I die?

The Pit of Despair. Don't even think... Don't even think about trying to escape. The chains are far too thick. And don't dream of being rescued, either. The only way in is secret. Only the prince, the count, and I… know how to get in and out.

Where am I?

You have six fingers on your right hand. Someone was looking for you.

Well spoken, sir. What is it?

We are men of action. Lies do not become us.

Come, sir. We must get you to your ship.

I thought you were dead once, and it almost destroyed me. I could not bear it if you died again… not when I could save you.

I swear it will be done.

I swear it will be done. Once we're out of sight, take him back to Florin… and throw him in the Pit of Despair.

He is a sailor on the pirate ship Revenge. Promise to return him to his ship.

May I live a thousand years and never hunt again.

If we surrender and I return with you… will you promise not to hurt this man?

What was that?

What was that?

Will you promise not to hurt him?!

Death first!

For the last time, surrender!

It will not happen.

I tell you once again, surrender!

But how will you capture us? We know the secrets of the Fire Swamp. We can live there quite happily for some time… so whenever you feel like dying, feel free to visit.

I give you full marks for bravery. Don't make yourself a fool.

You mean you wish to surrender to me? Very well. I accept.

Surrender!

Now, was that so terrible?

We did it.

Rodents of Unusual Size? I don't think they exist.

Westley, what about the R.O.U.S.s?

We'll never succeed. We may as well die here.

Once the crew believed, he left the ship… and I have been Roberts ever since. Except, now that we're together… I shall retire and hand the name over to someone else. Is everything clear to you?

Then he explained the name was the important thing… for inspiring the necessary fear. You see, no one would surrender to the Dread Pirate Westley. So we sailed ashore, took on an entirely new crew. And he stayed aboard for a while as first mate… all the time calling me Roberts.

"My name is Ryan. I inherited the ship from the previous Roberts… just as you will inherit it from me. The man I inherited it from wasn't the real Roberts, either. His name was Cumberbund. The real Roberts has been retired fifteen years... and living like a king." Thank you.

Roberts had grown so rich, he wanted to retire… so he took me to his cabin and told me his secret. "I am not the Dread Pirate Roberts," he said.

What? Go on.

It was a fine time for me. I was learning to fence, fight, anything anyone would teach me. And Roberts and I eventually became friends… and then it happened.

Finally, Roberts decided something. He said, "All right, Westley, I've never had a valet. You can try it for tonight. I'll most likely kill you in the morning." Three years he said that. "Good night, Westley, good work. Sleep well. I'll most likely kill you in the morning."

I myself am often surprised at life's little quirks. What I told you before about saying please was true. It intrigued Roberts… as did my description of your beauty.

How is that possible… since he's been marauding twenty years… and you only left me five years ago?

One thing I will say… the fire swamp certainly does keep you on your toes. This will all soon be but a happy memory… because Roberts' ship Revenge is anchored at the far end… and I, as you know, am Roberts.

You?

It's not that bad. I'm not saying I'd like to build a summer home here… but the trees are actually quite lovely. Well, now, that was an adventure. Singed a bit, were you?

Nonsense! You only say that because no one ever has.

We'll never survive.

Your pig fiance is too late. A few more steps, and we'll be safe in the Fire Swamp.