WAR PENGUIN / EPISODE 021

A Good
Catch.

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01 / 08

Saturday invitation

After an Oxford lecture, Lewis invites War Penguin to go fishing on the coast.
Jack Lewis
Come fishing on Saturday. I know an excellent spot on the coast.
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02 / 08

an excellent spot

Lewis prepares his tackle on the seaside pier. Penguin holds a fishing rod instead of his rifle.
Jack Lewis
I’ve been coming here for years. Never leave empty-handed.
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03 / 08

patience

Both lines are in the water. Lewis calmly explains his technique.
Jack Lewis
Patience is the thing. Let the fish come to you.
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04 / 08

lunch

Lewis lifts a respectable silver fish, modestly pleased with his catch.
Jack Lewis
There we are. Lunch.
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05 / 08

a bite

Penguin’s fishing rod bends under tension. Lewis puts down his own rod and turns toward him.
Jack Lewis
You’ve got something.
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06 / 08

steady

Lewis steps toward Penguin and offers measured advice, keeping hold of his little fish.
Jack Lewis
Steady. Let it tire itself out.
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07 / 08

more line

An enormous dark shape rises just beneath the sea. Lewis recoils and raises his free hand.
Jack Lewis
Perhaps give it a little more line.
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08 / 08

a good catch

Silent wide reveal: a rusted German submarine lies across the pier. Penguin’s fishing hook catches its periscope; Lewis holds his little fish.
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