Tom Jones (1963)

Joan Greenwood: Lady Bellaston

Quotes 

• Miss Western : This Blifil is a hideous kind of fellow. But, as you know, Bell, all country gentlemen are.

  Lady Bellaston : I don't then wonder at Sophie's infatuation for this Jones creature. He's an agreeable fellow to look at. Miss Western, will you believe me when I tell you that he has the audacity to make love to me?

  Miss Western : Oh, these men! I would've torn the eyes out of a prince if he had attempted such freedoms with me!

• Lady Bellaston : Lord Fellamar is one of the most gallant young fellows about town. Make love to you, indeed! I only wish he would. You would be mad to refuse him.

  Sophie Western : Then I shall most certainly be mad.

• Lady Bellaston : If you engage any longer with that trollop I shall tell Miss Western.

• Lady Bellaston : Confess honestly: Are you used, Mr Jones, to make these sudden conquests?

  Tom Jones : I am used, madam, to submit. If you take my heart by surprise, the rest of my body has the right to follow.

  Lady Bellaston : I hope you won't follow me. I protest I shall not know what to say if you do.

• Lady Bellaston : Have you not betrayed my honour to her? Am I neglected, slighted for a country girl, for an idiot?

  Tom Jones : Neglected, madam?

• Lord Fellamar : Madam. Miss Western is hardly encouraging.

  Lady Bellaston : My dear lord, you certainly need a cordial. Fie upon it. Have more resolution. Are you frightened by the word "rape"?