my father was slaughtered by a six-fingered man. he was a great sword-maker, my father. when the six-fingered man appeared and requested a special sword, my father took the job. he slaved a year before it was done. i've never seen its equal.
the six-fingered man returned and demanded it, but at one tenth his promised price. my father refused. without a word, the six-fingered man slashed him through the heart. i loved my father. so naturally, i challenged his murderer to a duel. i failed. the six-fingered man left me alive, but he gave me these.
how old were you? i was eleven years old. and when I was strong enough, i dedicated my life to the study of fencing. so the next time we meet, i will not fail. i will go up to the six-fingered man and say, "hello. my name is inigo montoya. you killed my father. prepare to die.”