*** Blessing from the Lord ***
*** Monty Python and the Holy Grail ***
** transcribed from the memory of Malcolm Dickinson CLARINET@YALEVMX 3/30/86 **
Bedevere: And that, my leige, is how we know the earth to be of a girly
shapement.
Arthur: This new learning amazes me, Sir Bedevere. Explain again, how
sheep's bladders can be employed to prevent earthquakes.
Bedevere: Oh, certainly, Sir. You see,...
(Thunder)
(the clouds open and a giant animated face is seen. It speaks:)
God: Aaaarthur... Aarthur, King of the Britons...
(the knights fall to their knees)
God: Oh don't grovel!
Arthur: Sorry, Lord...
God: And DON'T apologize!! Every time I try to talk to somebody, its
“I'm sorry” this and “forgive me” that and “I'm not *worthy*”...
It's like those miserable Psalms--they're soooo depressing!
Arthur: Yes, Lord.
God: What're you doing now?
Arthur: Averting my eyes, o Lord.
God: Well KNOCK IT OFF!
Arthur: Yes, Lord.
God: Right. Arthur, King of the Britons, I have decided to set you a
task as an example in these dark times.
Arthur: Good idear, o Lord!
God: (thunder) 'COURSE IT'S A GOOD IDEA! Now: this is the Holy Grail.
(giant picture of a golden, jewel-encrusted grail appears in the sky)
(heavenly music)
Look well, Arthur: It is your mission to seek this Grail. That is
your purpose, Arthur: The Quest for the Holy Grail!
(the clouds slam shut.)
Arthur: A blessing! A blessing from the Lord!
Lancelot: God be praised!