- Margaret: [Opening scene. Poldark and Margaret have apparently had sex] When shall I see you again, Captain?
- Ross Poldark: [Detached] When the spirit moves me, Margaret.
- Ross Poldark: [Leaving the casino] My horse, Talbot.
- Talbot: Let me get you a carriage, Mr. Poldark.
- Ross Poldark: When I can't ride a horse, Talbot, you can order me a hearse.
- Verity Poldark: [Entering the cottage and seeing Ross sleeping off the night's drunk on the couch] Ten o'clock! What's wrong with the bedroom?
- Ross Poldark: The Stairs... The stairs make no concessions as to how a man comes home at night.