DEEP SPACE: "THE SEARCH" - REV. 07/08/94 - ACT TWO         25.

12   CONTINUED:

					QUARK
				(quickly)
			Actually, my brother Rom did most of 
			the talking.  I think he would be 
			better suited for this mission.

					SISKO
			Not Rom -- you.

					QUARK
			But why?  Rom only has a child to 
			think about, I have a business!

					SISKO
			You.

	Quark stands and moves for the door.

					QUARK
			I'm sorry, Commander but I must 
			refuse.  My last experience with the 
			Jem'Hadar was not a pleasant one and 
			I don't intend to repeat it.  Now 
			there's no way you can legally force 
			me to --

	Quark is suddenly startled by the SOUND of a cane being 
	slammed down on a desk.  Quark turns and is surprised to see 
	Sisko holding the ornate cane of the Grand Nagus in his hand.

					QUARK
				(shocked)
			The scepter of the Grand Nagus.

					SISKO
			I had a chance to discuss this mission 
			with him on my way back from Earth.  
			He seemed to agree with me that unless 
			peaceful contact can be established 
			with the Founders, business 
			opportunities in the Gamma Quadrant 
			might suddenly dry up.
				(beat)
			He also agreed that you were the 
			perfect man to help me.

					QUARK
			I don't believe it.