- Governor: Well now, exactly what do you expect me to do about this request?
- Capt. Dan Tempest: [Exasperated] Cut the red tape and give me the gunpowder so that I can get back and fight pirates.
- Governor: Young man, haven't you learned by now - it's red tape that holds the empire together.
- Governor: Captain Tempest, there is quite an abundance of chairs - I am sure that you would be more comfortable if you were to sit in one of them.
- Capt. Dan Tempest: [Blandly replies from his perch on the Governor's desk] I'm very comfortable here, thanks.