Barry Lyndon (1975)

Murray Melvin: Rev. Samuel Runt

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• Rev. Samuel Runt : My Lord Bullingdon, you seem particularly glum today. You should be happy that your mother has remarried.

  Lord Bullingdon : Not in this way. And not in such haste. And certainly not to this man.

  Rev. Samuel Runt : I think you judge your mother too harshly. Do you not like your new father?

  Lord Bullingdon : Not very much. He seems to me little more than a common opportunist. I don't think he loves my mother at all, and it hurts me to see her make such a fool of herself.

• Barry's Mother : Reverend Runt, I need not tell you that the recent tragedy to this family has made the services of a tutor no longer required at Castle Hackton. And as we are in some considerable difficulty about money, I'm afraid I must ask you, with the greatest reluctance, to resign your post.

  Rev. Samuel Runt : Madam, I'm sensible of your predicament, and you need have no concern about my wages, with which I can willingly do without, but it is out of the question for me to consider leaving Her Ladyship in her present state.

  Barry's Mother : I'm very sorry to say this to you, but I truly believe you are largely responsible for the state of mind she is in, and the sooner you leave, the better she will be.

  Rev. Samuel Runt : Madam, with the greatest respect, I take my instructions only from Her Ladyship.

  Barry's Mother : Reverend Runt, Her Ladyship is in no fit mind to give instructions to anyone. My son has charged me with managing the affairs at Castle Hackton until he recovers from his grief and resumes his interest in worldly matters. And while I am in charge, you will take your instructions from me. My only concern is for Lady Lyndon.

  Rev. Samuel Runt : Madam! Your only concern is for Her Ladyship's signature! You and your son have almost succeeded in destroying a fine family fortune! And what little remains for you depends on keeping Her Ladyship prisoner in her own house!

  Barry's Mother : Reverend Runt! This matter bears no further discussion! You will pack your bags and leave by tomorrow morning!