So what would Indy have said if he spoke Hovitos at the beginning of Raiders?
First of all, what a slap in the face by Belloq, who certainly knew of Indy?s linguistic abilities and training. He really one-upped him there. But even if Indy did speak the language, would it have done him any good?
Indy: ?Hey, this guy wants to take your precious idol and sell it to the highest bidder! But I want to take it and put it in a museum and get a really nice honorarium for my efforts!?
((Hovitos warrior raises his hand and asks a question))
Indy: No, no, it?s totally different. See, he wants to sell it. I want an honorarium. And it belongs in a museum, not in a private collection.
((Another warrior raises his hand, gets called on by Indy, and asks a question))
Indy: Well, it would be protected in the museum. It?s not safe here in the temple. First there was Forrestal, then me, now Belloq. You?re going to lose it one way or the other. And besides, it?s a world treasure. It doesn?t just belong to you.
((Another warrior raises his hand?))
Belloq: All right already! Just shoot him! I?ll give you some machetes and mirrors later!