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Chain Gang (Only Fools and Horses) clever double-cross, they have bought their own ambulance with which to capture Arnie. Once Arnie's sons arrive at the restaurant, they are apprehended by Denzil and his brothers. Arnie tries to reason with his former customers, as Albert passes Del a large pair of bolt cutters. Arnie says there is no need to cut the chain because he has the key. Del then remarks "Who said anything about cutting "the chain" off?". Arnie begins to wheeze, and Del quips that Arnie should calm down or else he may give himself a heart attack. Chain Gang (Only Fools and Horses) "Chain