How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Langdon had to smile as the threesome moved deeper into the church. "Leigh," he whispered, "you lie entirely too well."
Teabing's eyes twinkled. "Oxford Theatre Club. They still talk of my Julius Caesar. I'm certain nobody has ever performed the first scene of Act Three with more dedication." Langdon glanced over. "I thought Caesar was dead in that scene." Teabing smirked. "Yes, but my toga tore open when I fell, and I had to lie on stage for half an hour with my todger hanging out. Even so, I never moved a muscle. I was brilliant, I tell you."
Langdon cringed. Sorry I missed it.
(83.25-29)
When Teabing commits to a lie, he commits. We like these little hints at Teabing's deviousness that Brown sprinkles into the story. They seem innocent at the time, but looking back you want to yell a warning at Langdon and Sophie to run away as fast as they can.
Quote #8
As Rémy took the phone, he knew this poor, twisted monk had no idea what fate awaited him now that he had served his purpose.
The Teacher used you, Silas.
And your bishop is a pawn.
Rémy still marveled at the Teacher's powers of persuasion. Bishop Aringarosa had trusted everything. He had been blinded by his own desperation. Aringarosa was far too eager to believe. Although Rémy did not particularly like the Teacher, he felt pride at having gained the man's trust and helped him so substantially. I have earned my payday.
What makes him so special – why is he so confident that he's not being played like everyone else? Most likely it's because the Teacher cleverly made him feel that he was a crucial cog in the plan – he knows all the machinations that have been conducted behind the scenes, so he feels like he's 'in the know' on everything. Unfortunately, though, it also makes him a persona non grata when his usefulness runs out.
Quote #9
The Teacher took another drink of cognac and handed the flask to Rémy.
"Let's toast our success. The end is near."
Rémy accepted the bottle gratefully. The cognac tasted salty, but Rémy didn't care. He and the Teacher were truly partners now. He could feel himself ascending to a higher station in life. I will never be a servant again. As Rémy gazed down the embankment at the duck pond below, Château Villete seemed miles away.
Taking another swig from the flask, Rémy could feel the cognac warming his blood. The warmth in Rémy's throat, however, mutated quickly to an uncomfortable heat. Loosening his bow tie, Rémy tasted an unpleasant grittiness and handed the flask back to the Teacher. (94.8-10)
Dang, Teabing is a cool customer. He calmly kills someone he's worked with for years, and he does it in such a way that Rémy doesn't even realize his treachery until the very end.