Watership Down (1978)

Joss Ackland: Black Rabbit

Quotes 

• Black Rabbit : Hazel? You know me, don't you?

  Hazel : I don't.

  [the visitor reveals himself as The Black Rabbit] 

  Hazel : Oh, yes, my Lord... I know you.

  Black Rabbit : I've come to ask if you would like to join my Owsla. We shall be glad to have you, and I know you'd like it. You've been feeling tired, haven't you? If you're ready, we might go along now.

  [Hazel pauses to look back at his rabbits] 

  Black Rabbit : You needn't worry about them. They'll be alright, and thousands like them. If you'll come along, I'll show you what I mean.

  [Hazel lies down and dies] 

• Black Rabbit : Hazel... Hazel... you know me, don't you?

  Hazel : I don't know.

  [the apparition reveals himself to be the Black Rabbit, and Hazel gasps] 

  Hazel : Yes, my lord. I know you.

  Black Rabbit : I've come to ask if you'd like to join my Owsla. We shall be glad to have you, and I know you'd like it. You've been feeling tired, haven't you? If you're ready, we might go along now.

  [Hazel looks at all the younger rabbits of Watership Down] 

  Black Rabbit : You needn't worry about them. They'll be all right, and thousands like them. If you come along now, I'll show you what I mean.