DEEP SPACE: "THE SEARCH" - REV. 07/12/94 - ACT TWO         26.

12   CONTINUED:	(2)

					SISKO
				(re: cane)
			Which is why he sent this along.  He 
			thought it might convince you of the 
			high value he places on the success 
			of this mission.

	Sisko now holds up the cane and points the carved Ferengi on 
	the pommel directly at Quark as if it were looking at him.

					SISKO
				(continuing)
			Now... are you going to defy the 
			wishes of the Grand Nagus himself?

	Quark looks at the head as if facing the Nagus himself.

					QUARK
			No... no, of course not.  I'm... 
			happy to serve the Nagus... in any 
			way that I can.

					SISKO
			Thank you, Quark.  I knew I could 
			count on you.

	Quark turns to go.

					SISKO
				(continuing)
			Quark.  Aren't you forgetting 
			something?

	Sisko holds out the scepter expectantly for a moment.  Quark 
	realizes what he's waiting for and then reluctantly moves 
	forward and kisses the Ferengi head as Sisko holds the cane.  
	Quark manages a pained smile and then EXITS.  Off Sisko's 
	pleased reaction...

									CUT TO:

12A  INT. WARDROOM

	Sisko is sitting at the table, looking over a large schematic 
	Okudagram on the main viewer of the Gamma Quadrant.  Dax 
	ENTERS.

					DAX
			I just thought you'd like to know 
			that the Defiant'll be ready at oh-
			seven-hundred hours.