Online:Guard Dialogue/High Elf

When they catch a criminal, High Elf guards will have various things to say. Depending on the choice you make, you will also overhear them comment on said choice:

Female Altmer

If alerted, they'll call for you to stop where you are.

"Stop right there, outlaw!"

"Hold there at once!"

"Halt at once!"

"Hold it there!"

They'll accost you when they catch up to you.

"On the matter of your criminal behavior, I will gladly accept your bounty."

"You are the criminal I have been hunting? Really? How disappointing."

"Let me see ... so that is the crime you committed? I was hoping for someone a little more notorious."

"Do not think about running. There is a bounty on your head."

"Are you going to pay the bounty or am I going to have to take it from you?"

"Stop right there, lawbreaker. I will collect this bounty one way or the other."

"You know the law. You commit a crime, you pay a bounty."

"I assume you cannot afford your bounty, you vile delinquent. Am I wrong?"

"Why does the criminal element insist on being difficult? Pay your fine and save us both some grief."

"I will brook no aggression. Pay the bounty. Now."

"You simply must pay your bounty! Neither of us wishes you to become a fugitive."

"Allow me to explain how this works. You pay up and justice is served. Was that clear enough for you?"

"I applaud your efforts! I've rarely met criminals who are as stupid as they are incompetent!"

"I do not suppose you predicted this, but now is the moment when you surrender and pay your bounty."

"You cannot escape justice, you miscreant."

"No one breaks the law on my watch. Hand over the bounty."

"You are cornered. Pay your bounty forthwith!"

"Foul blackguard! You're brought to heel. Will you answer for your crimes!"

"All right, you low-born cur, time to pay the bounty! It is going to cost you ... now where did that writ go?"

"You are caught red-handed. Pay the bounty or else."

"I'd hate to get your blood all over my freshly cleaned armor. Do me a favor and just pay up, yes?"

"You want to make restitution for your crimes? Oh, very well. If you insist, I insist."

"Thought we would not catch you, eh? Well, we catch everybody! Everyone who breaks the law, I mean."

"Filthy reprobate! Now you will pay for your crimes."

"Too slow, troll-face! Now it is time to ... to .... Well, it is time for something, of that I am certain."

"You are a criminal. You owe a bounty. Pay me and perhaps your deplorable condition will improve."

"You can pay your debt in coin or in blood, vermin. Which is it?"

"They always send me to collect the bounties because I'm so pleasant! Unless you don't pay that is…."

"It proves true time and again––criminals occupy the lowest rung on the social ladder."

"Stendarr is with you today, friend. Pay your bounty and your slate shall be wiped clean."

"Pay the fine and you'll receive fair treatment. Honestly! Would the Guard ever lie to you?"

"Kicked up quite a fuss haven't we? Just hand over the bounty and I'll smooth things over. Easy."

"The only law your kind understands is the law of intense pain! So, will you pay or will you suffer?"

"You are a rogue and a scoundrel, and I mean that in the most insulting manner possible. Now yield!"

"I get it. Times are tough. Just hand over the bounty and we can pretend this never happened, all right?"

"I am certain you regret your actions. But you must pay a bounty so we all know you are certain."

"You pay the bounty, you go free. You do not, I kill you. Simple."

"Scoundrel! You shall answer to the fullest extent of the law!"

"If it were up to me, I would let your bounty slide. But it isn't up to me, is it? You will need to pay."

"You know what you did, you scoundrel! Right? So, um ... pay up, for whatever it was."

"Hold a moment!––uhm ... I had something to say. Oh right, you've got a bounty! Pay up."

"Hold, varlet! Pay for your crimes, or stare into the face of pain!"

"Let us keep this quick. Pay up and I…wait, am I supposed to let you go? That does not sound right."

"You there! I am looking for a criminal who looks ... exactly like you. Ha! Nice try, fiend ... Now pay up!"

"My stars you are quick! You should become a guard. The pay is lousy, but––Hold, you owe me a bounty!"

"Another crime, another bounty. I do hope you've been busy. My armor could use some touching up."

"Pay your fine and perhaps we can do something about the deplorable state of your existence."

"I am here to collect a bounty. Have no fear––once you pay, there shall be no hard feelings."

"I will give you some free advice––find a new line of work. Now, pay your bounty."

"Gracious––we've been busy haven't we? Well, I'm afraid the party is over. Pay up or else."

"It seems today isn't your day, friend. Come, now…pay your bounty."

"I believe you have a debt to pay, and not just to society. I require your bounty, friend."

"You simply must surrender and pay your fine. That is the way things are done here."

"Too late to run, you writhing maggot. Your bounty, or your life."

"Only the gods can truly judge you, but society demands that you account for your crimes."

"I may seem prim and proper to you, but I am extremely dangerous. I suggest you pay your fine."

If you pay your bounty, they'll be satisfied and let you go. The result is the same if you ask for clemency.

[Pay] Here's <payable bounty amount> gold and everything I've stolen. Clear my bounty.

"May you know that you were cleansed."

"I am surprised that you could count that high."

"What a surprise! You paid."

"Go ... and do not ... do the thing again."

"A bounty paid? Who would of thought it."

"What was this for? Oh right, bounty."

"Another bounty dealt with. What a good day!"

"Do avoid repeating offenses."

[Clemency] I have powerful friends. My bounty has already been covered.

"Fine, I will let it go this time."

If you flee, the guard will utter an ambient line of dialogue before giving chase.

[Flee in <30> sec] I won't pay the bounty.

"You shall not run!"

"You will not escape!"

"Just as I expected. Not a bit of honor!"

"Let your own debt be on your own head!"

"I will stop you, fugitive!"

"I knew you would run!"

"Another stupid move!"

"You provoke me? Foul grub!"

"Poor choice, knave!"

"Why are you running? Oh, right."

"Arrgh! I just polished my weapon!"

"Did I say something wrong? Oh, right."

"Oh my! You will not get away!"

"Did I stutter? Surrender, you rogue!"

"I didn't want to come to this."

"What happens next is your fault, villain!"

"I will pray for your soul!"

Male Altmer

If alerted, they'll call for you to stop where you are.

"You will go no further!"

"Enough, criminal!"

"Stop at once!"

"Stop and face justice!"

"Cease all movement. Now!"

They'll accost you when they catch up to you.

"Another tramp dirtying up my streets. Typical. Just pay the bounty and be on your way."

"I have orders to collect your bounty. Save your protests for someone who cares."

"Thought you could get away without paying your bounty, did you? How amusing."

"Another day, another witless oaf disrupting the peace…. Pay your bounty or suffer the consequences."

"Stay your arms and render payment. Quickly, now. I have more rats to round up today."

"Think yourself clever, do you? The law is here to take its due. Pay your bounty or pay with your life."

"Halt, you low-born cur. There is a bounty on your head and I will see it paid in full."

"You are caught. Pay your bounty and I'll let you go back to whatever gutter you crawled out of."

"Nothing annoys me more than a criminal who wastes my time. Are you going to waste my time?"

"You reek of guilt, guilt, and more guilt! Will you surrender to my authority and pay your fine?"

"I am not trying to be difficult, but I need to ask for your bounty. What with your crimes, and all."

"The more I am paid, the less I remember. You do want me to forget this, don't you?"

"Your illicit activities have a cost, lawbreaker, and that cost is judgment!"

"Did you fail to notice me, outlaw? I get that a lot."

"Criminal acts are the last resort of the desperate and the damned. Pay up and it will be easier for you."

"Your actions prove your guilt, but there is no need to die this day. Pay your bounty."

"I collect bounties. I meet a lot of interesting people. Criminals, mostly, but interesting."

"If I forget to collect your bounty, please remind me. The last time it happened was so embarrassing."

"Am I a guard? Of course I am a guard. Why else would I stop you and demand you pay your bounty?"

"Time to pay up. You can run if you want, but believe me, you will not enjoy the catching part."

"Another half-wit attempts to elude the law, and another half-wit fails. Spectacular!"

"I have a thirst for justice and a thirst for mead. Lucky for you, I like mead more. Pay up."

"I need you to pay your bounty. For your crimes. And because, you know, justice."

"Would you mind surrendering and pay your bounty? Then I would not need to crack your skull."

"I will not read your charges. You would doze off before I finish. Pay your bounty and be on your way."

"Your evil endeavors end here, wrongdoer! Pay your bounty or suffer my wrath!"

"Bounty? Do I owe you a bounty? No, no, that cannot be right. It must be the other way around."

"I do not mean to bother you, but I am a duly appointed officer of the law and you owe a bounty."

"We all make mistakes. Some of us do not get caught. Unfortunately, you did."

"Pay up, lawbreaker, or we will have stern words! As soon as I remember where I put my weapon…."

"Did you forget to pay? I forget things, too. What were we discussing? Oh, yes, your bounty."

"Criminal behavior shall not be tolerated! Pay your bounty or prepare for my indignation!"

"Know what is really humiliating? Being beaten down by the guards. Spare yourself the embarrassment."

"I know you. You are famous! Probably not in the way you would like. Time to pay up."

"Scoundrel is such an unpleasant word. I prefer to say you are lawfully challenged!"

"I will never rest until you are brought to justice, villain! Will you pay your bounty?"

"I must collect the bounty of a felon, but cannot seem to locate the cad. Oh, it is you!"

"When I first saw you, I thought ... where do I know you from? Then I remembered––you are a criminal."

"Yes, yes. It is just a misunderstanding. I know. Nonetheless, I must demand you pay the bounty."

"I demand you pay your .... Oh, how interesting! Was that a bird? I mean, pay your bounty, criminal!"

"Please remind me. Are you supposed to pay the bounty, or am I? Oh yes, you are the one who pays."

"Will you pay your bounty, criminal, or must I draw my weapon and smite you repeatedly?"

"I almost walked right by you. Then I remembered your bounty."

"You are making my head pound, criminal! Just pay your bounty and away with you!"

"If you cause a scene and refuse to pay your fine, I will be forced to get belligerent on your arse."

"I need you to pay your bounty. For your crimes. And because, you know, justice."

"I am sure nobody will think less of you once you pay your bounty."

"You want to pay your bounty with what, a guilty expression? The law only takes gold, you fool!"

"You know how this works. I am a guard. You are a criminal. Let us play our roles and move on."

"You think yourself above the law? What gall! Pay your bounty, you misbegotten outlaw!"

"I sound angry? Of course I am angry! You would be angry too if you had to deal with idiot criminals!"

"Good day, criminal! I'm excited to be able to accept your bounty and clear your name!"

"Justice can be invigorating if you pay your bounty with a smile!"

"A reduction in personal wealth is the only punishment criminals understand! And bloody, bloody violence."

"Have you learned your lesson, felon? Crime is expensive!"

"Rights? You have no rights! but if you pay your bounty and stop annoying me, I might be lenient."

"I am sure this is all one big misunderstanding. Pay me your bounty. I will sort it out."

If you pay your bounty, they'll be satisfied and let you go. The result is the same if you ask for clemency.

[Pay] Here's <payable bounty amount> gold and everything I've stolen. Clear my bounty.

"Shameless right? Now get out of my sight!"

"A little light? Nah, it will do."

"Another bounty paid in full."

"I forget. Why were we talking?"

"Do not let me see you again!"

[Clemency] I have powerful friends. My bounty has already been covered.

"Justice is without mercy. Don't let it happen again."

"Could your excuse be anymore boring? Go."

"Happy to oblige!"

"This is a waste of my time."

If you flee, the guard will utter an ambient line of dialogue before giving chase.

[Flee in <30> sec] I won't pay the bounty.

"Impotent swine!"

"That was your last mistake, vermin!"

"I am in no mood for your shenanigans!"

"You would run from justice? Never!"

"Why make this harder for yourself?"

"We could have made a deal! Ugh, well too bad."

"Escape? Not on my watch, knave!"

"You made me raise my voice, felon!"

"Refuse to surrender, didn't you?"

"If you make me chase you, I will hurt you."

"Foolish. Very foolish!"

"This was probably all your fault!"

"Why must it always end this way?"

"Very well. I can treat you like a criminal!"

"Now we must fight. A shame!"