Robert Crawley quotes from Downton Abbey

Why...why did she say that?

Because there is some truth in it.

My dear, when tragedies strike, we try to find someone to blame. And in the absence of a suitable candidate, we usually blame ourselves. You are not to blame; no one is to blame. Our darling Sybil has died, during childbirth, like too many women before her. And all we can do now is cherish her memory and her child.

Nevertheless there is truth in it.

Lady Edith Crawley

Now that the funeral's over, we ought to think about the christening. Do know what you'd like her to be called?

Tom Branson

I'd like to call her Sybil.

Matthew Crawley

Of course.

You don't think it might be a little painful?

Tom Branson

Very painful at first, but I think it's right. I want to remember her mother whenever I look at her.

Lady Edith Crawley

Of course you do. And she would want to be remembered. I'll go and see Mr. Travis this afternoon.

Tom Branson

Why Mr. Travis?

Lady Edith Crawley

To fix the date.

Tom Branson

But Sybil will be Catholic.

What?!

Tom Branson

My daughter is Irish and she'll be Catholic like her father.

Did you hear about Tom's announcement at breakfast? He wants the child to be a left footer.

Lady Mary Crawley

Papa, I know it's hard for you--

There hasn't been a Catholic Crawley since the Reformation!

Lady Mary Crawley

She isn't a Crawley, she's a Branson.

The only chance that child will have of achieving anything in life is because of the blood of her mother!

Lady Mary Crawley

Well, I don't agree. And besides, Sybil--

That's another thing! I think it's ghoulish to call her after Sybil!

Lady Mary Crawley

Well, I don't!

Lady Mary Crawley

I wish you'd come back to the drawing room.

I'd only set your mother's teeth on edge.

Lady Mary Crawley

She'll come through it. She will. Which brings me to your performance today. How did that help?

I was angry with Isobel for exposing you all to gossip.

Lady Mary Crawley

You were angry all right, but not with Isobel or Ethel. I think it's because the world isn't going you way. Not anymore.

Lady Mary Crawley

You won't win over the christening.

Not if you're against me.

Lady Mary Crawley

I'm never against you. But you've lost on this one.

Did Sybil truly not mind?

Lady Mary Crawley

She wanted Tom to be happy. She loved him very much, you know. We all need to remember that.

I keep forgetting she's gone. I see things in the paper that would make her laugh. I come inside to tell her that her favorite rose is in bloom, and then suddenly...

Lady Mary Crawley

Say that to Mama. Please.

She doesn't want to hear it from me.

It turns out Miss West is quite unsuitable as a nanny. She's leaving today.

What?! Not another one!

Well, Mary must read it (Matthew's letter) before you send it anywhere. Or are you trying to hide from the truth?

What truth?

That you would prefer to be in sole charge of the estate and not share the crown with Mary

Don't be silly. This won't make any difference to all that. She won't want to get involved.

When you talk like that, I'm tempted to ring for Nanny and have you put to bed with no supper.

[reading] "My darling Mary. We are off to Duneagle in the morning, and I have suddenly realized I have never made a will, or anything like one, which seems pretty feeble for a lawyer. And you being pregnant makes it even more irresponsible--"

Mmm, I'm afraid I have to agree with that.

"I'll do it properly when I get back and tear this up before you ever see it. But I'll feel easier that I've recorded on paper that I wish you to be my sole heiress."

Lady Edith Crawley

What?

"I cannot know if our baby is a boy or a girl, but I do know it will be a baby if anything happens to me before I have drawn up a will. And so you must take charge. And now I shall sign this and get off home for dinner with you. What a lovely, lovely thought. Matthew."

Is something wrong between you?

Mr. Bates

Yes. But I don't know what it is. She says it's nothing I've done, but how can I believe that? It must be my fault because she is incapable of fault. I don't know what to do.

There is no such thing as a marriage between two intelligent people that does not sometimes have to negotiate thin ice. I know. You must wait until things become clear....The damage cannot be irreparable when a man and a woman love each other as much as you do. [pause] My goodness, that was strong talk for an Englishman.

Good-bye Tom. Look after all my womenfolk. Including Isis. [whispers] Especially Isis.

You're back. I can't believe it.

If you knew how many times I'd imagined this scene.

What a relief to be able to drink in public without a policeman pouncing. Down with Prohibition!

She's just rung up and asked herself for tea!

Do people think we're a public house on the Great North Road?

Mary, you take [the children]. Tony, go with her. Tom, come with me! You know where the sand buckets are kept. Good God! Barrow, is she alright?!....We must get her outside. Quickly, Tom! Tom, get the hose! Rose, go up and wake Mrs. Hughes and the maids! She'll do the rest. We must alert the estate firemen....And save the dog!!

I must remember to organize a car to meet Charles Blake and his friend. They'll be here at tea time.

Do people think we're some sort of hotel who never presents a bill?

You've already made that joke.

Tell your friend Mr. Bricker to stop flirting with Isis! There is nothing more ill-bred than trying to steal someone else's dog!