He forces his rowers to perform at a faster and faster pace, set at a punishing rate by the sound of a pounding drum.It appeared that Thranduil and Bard were plotting to lead their armies against Thorin and Erebor, seize the stronghold, and then use it as their base before the Orcs arrived.Originally, the rock group The Rolling Stones were considered for the main cast roles of Alex and his droogs, until Kubrick joined the production.[O""Hara is briefly seen typing on a typewriter, but no further elucidation why, although there is a later reference by Bannister stating that O""Hara is writing a novel.Vivian: People don""t talk to me like that.Marlowe: Ohhh.Vivian: Do you always think you can handle people like, uh, trained seals?Marlowe: Uh, huh.I usually get away with it, too.Vivian: How nice for you.Marlowe: Just what is it you""re afraid of?Vivian: Dad didn""t want to see about Sean at all, did he?Marlowe: Didn""t he?Vivian: Would you find him if Dad wanted you to?Marlowe: Maybe.