HISTORICALLY SPEAKING

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Alistair Rhodes: I'd like to begin by expressing my gratitude for your eagerness Sir Archibald.
Archibald: Nonsense, old boy - I won't hear a word of it. I'd be a fool and a rank amateur to pass on an opportunity to collaborate.
Archibald: Your research is so thorough, not to mention... groundbreaking.
Alistair Rhodes: Yes, well, your endeavor is integral to my work and we will both reap the benefits.
Alistair Rhodes: Now - it's of vital importance that you don't let the reputation of the place color your senses.
Archibald: Yes - I've been conducting inquiries as to the procurement of local workers, but thus far, it's all been coming up a little empty.
Archibald: As far as I can tell, no one wants a damned thing to do with the place.
Archibald: If you ask me, the whole thing smacks of hysteria. Which, between us - could be quite the positive, wot?
Archibald: Makes it more likely the site's not been looted already.
Alistair Rhodes: Indeed. I'll shoulder the cost for you to recruit outside the area. Some sturdy ruffians is what's called for. You'll need the muscle.
Alistair Rhodes: Given the amount I'm shelling out - I expect you to run a tight ship, Sir Archibald - This excavation is to be efficient, targeted... discrete.
Alistair Rhodes: And do not return without the artifact in hand.
Archibald: Have no fear, I wouldn't dream of it. We Fotherington-Smythes are a tenacious lot, once we set our minds to something.
Alistair Rhodes: Good man. I'll wish you luck on your travels. I imagine we'll be much changed the next time we see one another. Now...another spot of port?
Archibald: Rather!