- Carver Doone: If you're so wise, Father, why didn't Ensor choose you to be his successor? You are his oldest living son.
- Counselor Doone: Some men inspire loyalty and devotion, while others, like me, merely respect.
- Lorna Doone: For the first time in my life, I am truly happy. I am loved for who I am, not for selfish reasons.
- Carver Doone: What does offense have to do with it? What do I care about your sly ways of tormenting a man?
- Judge Jeffreys: Well, the King is well pleased with you. All charges have been dropped. We're still going to hang you of course, but I'll spare the drawing and quartering.
- [stunned silence]
- Judge Jeffreys: That was a joke.