Mr. Carson and Robert Crawley, Lord Grantham in “Unfinished Business”

I wrestled with it, m'lord, I don't mind admitting. And I wanted to be there to help Lady Mary, and--

And protect her from Sir Richard.

Well, I wouldn't quite put it like that, but yes, I suppose. Only--

Only you felt you couldn't work for a man who would offer a bribe?

That is correct, m'lord.

Are you quite sure you won't regret it? I know how fond you are of Lady Mary.

But I couldn't work for a man that I don't respect. And I certainly couldn't have left Downton for him.

I shall take that as a compliment. For myself and for my house.