Estelle Craven Quotes in The Raven (1963)

Estelle Craven: [Estelle, Dr. Craven, Dr. Bedloe and Rexford are all bound to columns in the dungeon] Can't you get your hands free father?

Dr. Craven: I'm afraid not, my dear. What with Dr. Scarabus having turned me into a statue and then binding me like this.

Dr. Bedloe: I know I-I know I'm a disgrace.

Rexford Bedlo: I had a somewhat stronger word in mind.

Dr. Bedloe: But son, you know that-that everything I tried in life I was a failure. Only-only the day I joined the Brotherhood of Magicians. Oh I-I was the happiest man on earth. I still remember how happy I was. And then when-when Dr. Scarabus offered to teach me superior magical knowledge for luring Dr. Craven here, I just couldn't resist that magnificent award. But Erasamus, believe me with all my heart I regret what I have done to you.

Dr. Craven: You are not alone in guilt, sir. I, too, have failed at the task of living.

Dr. Bedloe: Oh, no.

Dr. Craven: Oh yes, yes. Instead of facing life I turned my back on it. I know now why my father resisted Dr. Scarabus. Because he knew that one cannot fight evil by hiding from it. Men like Scarabus thrive on the apathy of others. He thrived on mine and that offends me. By avoiding contact with the brotherhood I've given him freedom to commit his atrocities, unapposed.

Dr. Bedloe: You sure have!

Dr. Craven: I'm sorry.

[Estelle enter her room. Rexford is hiding behind the door and covers her mouth to prevent her from screaming]

Rexford Bedlo: Shhhhhh.

[Estell struggles with a muffled scream]

Rexford Bedlo: I was afraid you would scream.

[he uncovers her mouth and releases his grip on her]

Estelle Craven: Is anything wrong?

Rexford Bedlo: Don't be alarmed but I'm afraid Dr. Scarabus killed my father.

Estelle Craven: Killed him?

Rexford Bedlo: Yes, during the dueling I observed Dr. Scarabus making furtive gestures with his fingers. Now we must speak to your father.

Estelle Craven: But I already have. He trusts Dr. Scarabus.

Rexford Bedlo: We'll have to try.

[they return to the door but it won't open]

Rexford Bedlo: It's locked!

Estelle Craven: What'll we do?

[Rexford looks around the room and goes to the window, opens it and looks out]

Estelle Craven: What are you doing?

Rexford Bedlo: This ledge leads to your father's room.

Estelle Craven: But you might be killed!

Rexford Bedlo: I hope not!

[he exits through the window]