- Prince: Most people think time is like a river that flows swift and sure in one direction, but I have seen the face of time and I can tell you they are wrong. Time is an ocean in a storm. You may wonder who I am and why I say this; sit down and I will tell you a tale like none that you have ever heard!
- Farah: Listen to this, "Of what use is reason against the power of love? Love is life, so if you want to live, die in love. Die in love if you want to stay alive."
- Prince: What's that supposed to mean?
- Farah: I thought you'd like it.
- Prince: If you want to be useful, try finding a book that'll tell us how to get out of here.
- Farah: This isn't that kind of game.
- Prince: Game? She thinks this is a game...
- Prince: I'll just ask the first Sand Creature I run into, "Could you direct me to the baths, please?" Well, thank you. "Don't mention it, I used to be a bath attendant back when I was alive... "
- Vizier: [falls to the ground, mortally wounded by The Prince] I could have been... immortal...
- [dies]
- Prince: [Pretending to be Farah] Oh, have you been waiting here all this time? I didn't realize you meant these baths! I went to the other baths clear across the other side of the city. I had a lovely wash and a rub with fragrant oils. Too bad you weren't there... Stop talking to yourself!
- Prince: She said my love... I know she did. I didn't dream it... at least I think I didn't... It's quite natural really, her Kingdoms conquered, she has nothing, no one to protect her. She Needs me! I can see it in the way she looks at me. All I'd have to do is... Reach out and, take her hand... And she'd be mine! Why am I talking to myself?
- [the Prince has just told Farah his tale, when the Vizier enters]
- Vizier: A fascinating tale, to be sure, but I have a different version: a warrior prince, seeking honor and glory, attempted to abduct the Maharajah's daughter, and was slain by me.
- Prince: [showing his father the Dagger of Time] Father, I have brought us honor and glory!
- Vizier: Your majesty, you promised me my choice of the Maharajah's treasures: that dagger!
- King Shahraman: Surely you won't deny the boy a souvenir of his first battle? You may have your choice of the Maharajah's other treasures, except that hourglass! That will make a fine gift for the Sultan of Azad when we arrive at his kingdom. As well as some exotic animals for his menagerie. I want no animals or maidens harmed! Let it be known that King Shahraman is merciful in victory!
- Prince: Never trust a man who betrays his master, or take him into your service, lest he betray you as well.
- Vizier: Inside the hourglass is a marvel that no living man has seen. Alas only the dagger can unlock the sands of time, but it belongs to a greater one than I; a young prince dearer to his father then all the wealth of India. Perhaps he would oblige...