The Messenger

Written by David Tynan | Directed by James Bruce

Summary

An immortal claiming to be Methos approaches Richie with a message of peace for all immortals, and Richie becomes his newest student. MacLeod convinces the real Methos to reveal himself to Richie -- to expose the other as a fraud -- but MacLeod's student says he cares for the message, not the name behind it. Fake Methos also tries to convert MacLeod, and although he makes MacLeod stop and think, the Highlander doesn't give up his sword. Then, an old foe of MacLeod's takes the fake Methos' head and goes after Richie, who's unarmed. Methos prods MacLeod into going to Richie's rescue, and after MacLeod throws Richie a sword in the midst of a fight, Richie takes the immortal's head.


Quotes

Methos: "Hey, grab a beer. There's a cold one in the fridge."
MacLeod: "Yeah, I know. It's my fridge. I thought you were out wandering the world."
Methos: "In Tibet. Yak butter plays hell with the digestion."

Methos: "Look, there are enough people out there who want my head for who I am. I say if he wants to play Methos, let him."

Methos: "So, Richie's his newest disciple. Isn't that cute."
Joe: "And I suppose you would know exactly what to do."
Methos: "Oh, yeah. Standard response to unforseen dilemmas perfected over many centuries."
Joe: "What?"
Methos: "Nothing."

Methos: "OK, so there's this Spanish guy, Alejandro Diego Spenofa. One day, he gets called in by the Inquisition for questioning -- red-hot pins, tongs, usual drill. Now, all he has to do is say 'no.' Very simple word. They take his home, his money, his lands, but he will not give in."
Joe: "And so what happened?"
Methos: "He died screaming in agony. But he kept his integrity."

Richie: "Old timer, you got any words of wisdom for me?"
Methos: "Nope."

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