Black Rabbit Quotes in Watership Down (1978)

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.