- Narrator: There's a man named Charlie Coward, an ordinary soldier with an ordinary background. But sometimes there's a man that stands out from the crowd. He's more resourceful, more daring and more determined than the others. Sergeant-Major Coward was one of these - this is his story.
- 1st German Goon: But a camera? No - I can't do it - you're asking too much.
- Sergant-Major Charles Coward: Alright then - I'm afraid we shall have to go to the Commandant. It's a pity.
- Cole: Yes. You been trading with prisoners.
- Corporal Bill Pope: And we've got three witnesses, haven't we?
- 1st German Goon: Now - all of you - you'll be sent to the guardhouse!
- Cole: You'll be sent to the Russian front!
- Sergant-Major Charles Coward: Unless he is very unlucky and gets sent to a firing squad instead.
- Corporal Bill Pope: Would they do that to him?
- Sergant-Major Charles Coward: Of course they would...
- 1st German Goon: [a pause] All right, all right - I'll see what I can do...
- Sergant-Major Charles Coward: We are soldiers. We've got to make every effort we can to escape. That's our duty!