Pride and Prejudice — Chronicle

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223 events · the text states no year anywhere

Undated

Ch. 1
Mr. Bingley agrees with Mr. Morris to take Netherfield Park.

Ch. 1 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · before Michaelmas

Charles Bingley Mr. Morris

he came down on Monday in a chaise and four to see the place, and was so much delighted with it that he agreed with Mr. Morris immediately; that he is to take possession before Michaelmas

Ch. 2
Mr. Bennet visits Mr. Bingley, establishing an unavoidable acquaintance between them.

Ch. 2 · this morning

Mr. Bennet Charles Bingley

If I had known as much this morning, I certainly would not have called on him. It is very unlucky; but as I have actually paid the visit, we cannot escape the acquaintance now.

Ch. 3
Mr. Bingley declines the Bennets’ dinner invitation because he must be in town.

Ch. 3 · the following day

Charles Bingley Mrs. Bennet

Mr. Bingley was obliged to be in town the following day, and consequently unable to accept the honour of their invitation

Ch. 3
Mr. Bingley arrives at the assembly with his sisters, brother-in-law, and Mr. Darcy.

Ch. 3 · 📍 [[assembly-room]] · the day before the ball

Charles Bingley Louisa Hurst Mr. Hurst Caroline Bingley Fitzwilliam Darcy

And when the party entered the assembly-room, it consisted of only five altogether: Mr. Bingley, his two sisters, the husband of the eldest, and another young man.

Ch. 3
Mr. Darcy loses the room’s admiration after his manners reveal him as proud and disagreeable.

Ch. 3 · 📍 [[assembly-room]] · about half the evening

Fitzwilliam Darcy

till his manners gave a disgust which turned the tide of his popularity

Ch. 3
Mr. Bingley dances with Jane Bennet twice, distinguishing her from the other women.

Ch. 3 · 📍 [[assembly-room]] · the ball

Charles Bingley Jane Bennet

Mr. Bingley had danced with her twice, and she had been distinguished by his sisters.

Ch. 3
Mr. Bingley proposes giving an assembly at Netherfield.

Ch. 3 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · the ball

Charles Bingley

talked of giving one himself at Netherfield

Ch. 4
Charles Bingley inherited nearly one hundred thousand pounds from his father.

Ch. 4

Charles Bingley Bingley's father

Mr. Bingley inherited property to the amount of nearly a hundred thousand pounds from his father, who had intended to purchase an estate, but did not live to do it.

Ch. 4
Charles Bingley took Netherfield House immediately after inspecting and approving it.

Ch. 4 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · when he was tempted, by an accidental recommendation, to look at Netherfield House

Charles Bingley

He did look at it, and into it, for half an hour; was pleased with the situation and the principal rooms, satisfied with what the owner said in its praise, and took it immediately.

Ch. 4
Jane Bennet was established as a sweet girl, encouraging Charles Bingley to think favorably of her.

Ch. 4

Jane Bennet Charles Bingley Caroline Bingley Louisa Hurst

Miss Bennet was therefore established as a sweet girl; and their brother felt authorized by such commendation to think of her as he chose.

Ch. 5
Sir William Lucas quit trade and Meryton, moving with his family to Lucas Lodge.

Ch. 5 · 📍 [[Lucas Lodge]]

Sir William Lucas

and, quitting them both, he had removed with his family to a house about a mile from Meryton, denominated from that period Lucas Lodge;

Ch. 6
Mr. Darcy develops a growing interest in Elizabeth Bennet and seeks opportunities to converse with her.

Ch. 6 · 📍 [[Sir William Lucas’s]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

He began to wish to know more of her; and, as a step towards conversing with her himself, attended to her conversation with others.

Ch. 6
Elizabeth Bennet refuses Mr. Darcy’s request to dance with her.

Ch. 6 · 📍 [[Sir William Lucas’s]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

Mr. Darcy, with grave propriety, requested to be allowed the honour of her hand, but in vain. Elizabeth was determined

Ch. 6
Mr. Darcy reveals to Miss Bingley that Elizabeth Bennet inspires his thoughts of admiration and love.

Ch. 6 · 📍 [[Sir William Lucas’s]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet Caroline Bingley

I have been meditating on the very great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow.

Ch. 6
Mr. Darcy identifies Elizabeth Bennet as the woman inspiring his admiration.

Ch. 6 · 📍 [[Sir William Lucas’s]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet Caroline Bingley

“Miss Elizabeth Bennet.”

Ch. 7
Jane remains at Netherfield after heavy rain prevents her returning home.

Ch. 7 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · the whole evening

Jane Bennet

The rain continued the whole evening without intermission; Jane certainly could not come back.

Ch. 7
Jane becomes unwell after getting soaked and remains under care at Netherfield.

Ch. 7 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · the next morning

Jane Bennet

I find myself very unwell this morning, which, I suppose, is to be imputed to my getting wet through yesterday.

Ch. 7
Mr. Jones diagnoses Jane with a violent cold and prescribes bed rest and draughts.

Ch. 7 · 📍 [[Netherfield]]

Jane Bennet Mr. Jones

The apothecary came; and having examined his patient, said, as might be supposed, that she had caught a violent cold, and that they must endeavour to get the better of it; advised her to return to bed, and promised her some draughts.

Ch. 7
Elizabeth visits Jane at Netherfield and remains beside her during her illness.

Ch. 7 · 📍 [[Netherfield]]

Elizabeth Bennet Jane Bennet

Elizabeth did not quit her room for a moment

Ch. 7
Elizabeth accepts Caroline Bingley's invitation to remain at Netherfield and sends word to Longbourn.

Ch. 7 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · When the clock struck three

Elizabeth Bennet Caroline Bingley

Miss Bingley was obliged to convert the offer of the chaise into an invitation to remain at Netherfield for the present. Elizabeth most thankfully consented, and a servant was despatched to Longbourn, to acquaint the family with her stay

Ch. 8
Jane Bennet's illness worsens, and Elizabeth Bennet remains unable to leave her.

Ch. 8 · late in the evening

Jane Bennet Elizabeth Bennet

Elizabeth joined them again only to say that her sister was worse, and that she could not leave her.

Ch. 8
Mr. Jones is scheduled to be summoned if Jane Bennet is not decidedly better.

Ch. 8 · early in the morning

Jane Bennet Mr. Jones

it was settled that Mr. Jones should be sent for early in the morning, if Miss Bennet were not decidedly better.

Ch. 8
Mr. Bingley directs the housekeeper to provide every possible attention to Jane Bennet and Elizabeth Bennet.

Ch. 8 · after supper

Charles Bingley housekeeper Jane Bennet Elizabeth Bennet

he could find no better relief to his feelings than by giving his housekeeper directions that every possible attention might be paid to the sick lady and her sister.

Ch. 9
Jane’s removal home is refused because Mr. Jones considers it inadvisable.

Ch. 9 · 📍 [[Netherfield]]

Jane Bennet Mrs. Bennet Mr. Jones

She would not listen, therefore, to her daughter’s proposal of being carried home; neither did the apothecary, who arrived about the same time, think it at all advisable.

Ch. 9
Mr. Bingley renews his promise to hold a ball after Jane recovers.

Ch. 9 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · when your sister is recovered

Charles Bingley Lydia Bennet Jane Bennet

I am perfectly ready, I assure you, to keep my engagement; and, when your sister is recovered, you shall, if you please, name the very day of the ball.

Ch. 9
A gentleman loved Jane, wrote verses for her, but never offered marriage.

Ch. 9 · When she was only fifteen

Jane Bennet the gentleman at Mr. Gardiner's

When she was only fifteen there was a gentleman at my brother Gardiner’s in town so much in love with her, that my sister-in-law was sure he would make her an offer before we came away. But, however, he did not. Perhaps he thought her too young. However, he wrote some verses on her, and very pretty they were.

Ch. 10
Jane Bennet recovers enough to plan leaving her room for several hours.

Ch. 10 · that evening

Jane Bennet

Jane was already so much recovered as to intend leaving her room for a couple of hours that evening.

Ch. 10
Mr. Darcy becomes deeply attracted to Elizabeth despite her inferior social connections.

Ch. 10

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

Darcy had never been so bewitched by any woman as he was by her. He really believed that, were it not for the inferiority of her connections, he should be in some danger.

Ch. 10
Miss Bingley attempts to provoke Mr. Darcy against Elizabeth by discussing their supposed marriage.

Ch. 10 · the next day

Caroline Bingley Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

She often tried to provoke Darcy into disliking her guest, by talking of their supposed marriage, and planning his happiness in such an alliance.

Ch. 11
Charles Bingley settles plans for a ball and will send invitations after Nicholls makes enough white soup.

Ch. 11 · 📍 [[Netherfield]]

Charles Bingley [[Nicholls]]

but as for the ball, it is quite a settled thing, and as soon as Nicholls has made white soup enough I shall send round my cards.

Ch. 12
Elizabeth Bennet and Jane Bennet leave Netherfield after their stay is delayed.

Ch. 12 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · On Sunday, after morning service

Elizabeth Bennet Jane Bennet

On Sunday, after morning service, the separation, so agreeable to almost all, took place.

Ch. 12
Elizabeth Bennet and Jane Bennet return home, rejoining the family circle.

Ch. 12 · On Sunday, after morning service

Elizabeth Bennet Jane Bennet

They were not welcomed home very cordially by their mother.

Ch. 12
It is hinted that Colonel Forster is going to be married.

Ch. 12 · since the preceding Wednesday

Colonel Forster

and it had actually been hinted that Colonel Forster was going to be married.

Ch. 13
Mr. Bennet reveals that Mr. Collins will inherit Longbourn and may evict the family.

Ch. 13 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · when I am dead

Mr. Bennet Mr. Collins

It is from my cousin, Mr. Collins, who, when I am dead, may turn you all out of this house as soon as he pleases.

Ch. 13
Mr. Collins receives ordination and Lady Catherine’s patronage of the valuable parish rectory.

Ch. 13 · 📍 [[Hunsford]] · at Easter

Mr. Collins Lady Catherine de Bourgh [[Sir Lewis de Bourgh]]

My mind, however, is now made up on the subject; for, having received ordination at Easter, I have been so fortunate as to be distinguished by the patronage of the Right Honourable Lady Catherine de Bourgh, widow of Sir Lewis de Bourgh, whose bounty and beneficence has preferred me to the valuable rectory of this parish

Ch. 13
Mr. Collins offers to heal the longstanding disagreement between Mr. Bennet and his late father.

Ch. 13 · 📍 [[Hunsford]] · since I have had the misfortune to lose him

Mr. Collins Mr. Bennet my late honoured father

The disagreement subsisting between yourself and my late honoured father always gave me much uneasiness; and, since I have had the misfortune to lose him, I have frequently wished to heal the breach

Ch. 13
Mr. Collins arrives at the Bennet household and is received politely by the entire family.

Ch. 13 · At four o’clock

Mr. Collins Mr. Bennet Mrs. Bennet Jane Bennet Elizabeth Bennet Mary Bennet Catherine Bennet Catherine Bennet Lydia Bennet

Mr. Collins was punctual to his time, and was received with great politeness by the whole family.

Ch. 14
Miss de Bourgh's poor health prevents her presentation at court.

Ch. 14

Miss de Bourgh

Her indifferent state of health unhappily prevents her being in town

Ch. 14
Mr. Philips considers dismissing Richard, while Colonel Forster may hire him.

Ch. 14

Mr. Philips Richard Colonel Forster

my uncle Philips talks of turning away Richard? and if he does, Colonel Forster will hire him.

Ch. 15
Mr. Collins abandons Jane as his intended wife and chooses Elizabeth instead.

Ch. 15 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · The next morning

Mr. Collins Jane Bennet Elizabeth Bennet

Mr. Collins had only to change from Jane to Elizabeth--and it was soon done--done while Mrs. Bennet was stirring the fire.

Ch. 15
Mrs. Bennet begins favoring Mr. Collins after learning he may marry one of her daughters.

Ch. 15 · The next morning

Mr. Collins Mrs. Bennet

Mrs. Bennet treasured up the hint, and trusted that she might soon have two daughters married; and the man whom she could not bear to speak of the day before, was now high in her good graces.

Ch. 15
Mr. Wickham is introduced and accepts a commission in Mr. Denny’s regiment.

Ch. 15 · 📍 [[Meryton]]

George Wickham Mr. Denny

Mr. Denny addressed them directly, and entreated permission to introduce his friend, Mr. Wickham, who had returned with him the day before from town, and, he was happy to say, had accepted a commission in their corps.

Ch. 15
Mr. Philips is promised an invitation to Mr. Wickham to dine with the Philipses.

Ch. 15 · 📍 [[Mr. Philips’s house]] · The next day

George Wickham Mr. Philips Mrs. Philips

Some of them were to dine with the Philipses the next day, and their aunt promised to make her husband call on Mr. Wickham, and give him an invitation also

Ch. 16
Mr. Wickham reveals his longstanding connection with Fitzwilliam Darcy’s family.

Ch. 16

George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy

I have been connected with his family, in a particular manner, from my infancy.

Ch. 16
Fitzwilliam Darcy denied Mr. Wickham the promised living, which was given to another man.

Ch. 16 · two years ago

Fitzwilliam Darcy George Wickham

Certain it is that the living became vacant two years ago, exactly as I was of an age to hold it, and that it was given to another man;

Ch. 16
Mr. Wickham reveals that Fitzwilliam Darcy’s behavior toward him has been scandalous and unjust.

Ch. 16

Fitzwilliam Darcy George Wickham

His behaviour to myself has been scandalous;

Ch. 16
Mr. Wickham explains that he and Fitzwilliam Darcy were raised together under the late Mr. Darcy’s care.

Ch. 16

George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy late Mr. Darcy

the greatest part of our youth was passed together: inmates of the same house, sharing the same amusements, objects of the same parental care.

Ch. 17
Charles Bingley and his sisters invite the Bennet family to a ball at Netherfield.

Ch. 17 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · the following Tuesday

Charles Bingley Caroline Bingley Louisa Hurst Jane Bennet Elizabeth Bennet Mrs. Bennet Catherine Bennet Catherine Bennet Lydia Bennet Mary Bennet

Mr. Bingley and his sisters came to give their personal invitation for the long expected ball at Netherfield, which was fixed for the following Tuesday.

Ch. 17
Elizabeth Bennet accepts Mr. Collins’s request for the first two dances.

Ch. 17 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · the following Tuesday

Mr. Collins Elizabeth Bennet

I shall hope to be honoured with the hands of all my fair cousins in the course of the evening; and I take this opportunity of soliciting yours, Miss Elizabeth, for the two first dances especially

Ch. 17
Elizabeth Bennet accepts Mr. Collins’s dance proposal despite intending to dance with Mr. Wickham.

Ch. 17

Mr. Collins Elizabeth Bennet

Elizabeth felt herself completely taken in. She had fully proposed being engaged by Wickham for those very dances; and to have Mr. Collins instead!--her liveliness had been never worse timed. There was no help for it, however. Mr. Wickham’s happiness and her own was perforce delayed a little longer, and Mr. Collins’s proposal accepted with as good a grace as she could.

Ch. 18
Elizabeth Bennet accepts Fitzwilliam Darcy’s unexpected request for a dance.

Ch. 18 · 📍 [[Netherfield]]

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

she found herself suddenly addressed by Mr. Darcy, who took her so much by surprise in his application for her hand, that, without knowing what she did, she accepted him.

Ch. 18
Caroline Bingley reveals George Wickham’s parentage and accuses him of mistreating Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Ch. 18 · 📍 [[Netherfield]]

Caroline Bingley George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy

the young man forgot to tell you, among his other communications, that he was the son of old Wickham, the late Mr. Darcy’s steward.

Ch. 18
Jane Bennet reports that George Wickham’s misconduct caused Fitzwilliam Darcy to withdraw his regard.

Ch. 18 · 📍 [[Netherfield]]

Jane Bennet Charles Bingley George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy

I am afraid he has been very imprudent, and has deserved to lose Mr. Darcy’s regard.

Ch. 18
Mr. Collins approaches Fitzwilliam Darcy without introduction and receives a distant rebuff.

Ch. 18 · 📍 [[Netherfield]]

Mr. Collins Fitzwilliam Darcy

at the end of it he only made him a slight bow, and moved another way

Ch. 18
Charles Bingley agrees to visit Longbourn after returning from London.

Ch. 18 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · the next day

Mrs. Bennet Charles Bingley

Bingley was all grateful pleasure; and he readily engaged for taking the earliest opportunity of waiting on her after his return from London

Ch. 19
Mr. Collins proposes marriage to Elizabeth.

Ch. 19 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · The next day

Mr. Collins Elizabeth Bennet

Almost as soon as I entered the house I singled you out as the companion of my future life.

Ch. 20
Elizabeth refuses Mr. Collins’s marriage proposal.

Ch. 20 · 📍 [[library]]

Mr. Collins Elizabeth Bennet

“Very well--and this offer of marriage you have refused?” “I have, sir.”

Ch. 20
Mrs. Bennet threatens to sever contact with Elizabeth unless she marries Mr. Collins.

Ch. 20 · 📍 [[library]]

Mrs. Bennet Elizabeth Bennet

“Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr. Collins

Ch. 20
Mr. Bennet rejects forcing Elizabeth to marry Mr. Collins and reverses Mrs. Bennet’s demand.

Ch. 20 · 📍 [[library]]

Mr. Bennet Elizabeth Bennet

“My dear,” replied her husband, “I have two small favours to request. First, that you will allow me the free use of my understanding on the present occasion

Ch. 20
Mr. Collins withdraws his marriage proposal after accepting Elizabeth’s rejection.

Ch. 20 · 📍 [[breakfast-room]]

Mr. Collins Elizabeth Bennet

“My conduct may, I fear, be objectionable in having accepted my dismission from your daughter’s lips instead of your own

Ch. 21
Mr. Collins transfers his attentions to Charlotte Lucas.

Ch. 21 · for the rest of the day

Mr. Collins Charlotte Lucas

the assiduous attentions which he had been so sensible of himself were transferred for the rest of the day to Miss Lucas

Ch. 21
Mr. Wickham reveals that he deliberately avoided the Netherfield ball to evade Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Ch. 21 · 📍 [[Meryton]] · as the time drew near

George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy

I found,” said he, “as the time drew near, that I had better not meet Mr. Darcy;--that to be in the same room, the same party with him for so many hours together, might be more than I could bear, and that scenes might arise unpleasant to more than myself.”

Ch. 21
The Netherfield party leaves, intending not to return to Hertfordshire this winter.

Ch. 21 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · by this time

Caroline Bingley Louisa Hurst Mr. Hurst Charles Bingley

The whole party have left Netherfield by this time, and are on their way to town; and without any intention of coming back again.

Ch. 21
Caroline Bingley reveals her hope that Georgiana Darcy will become Charles Bingley’s sister.

Ch. 21

Caroline Bingley Charles Bingley Georgiana Darcy

Mr. Darcy is impatient to see his sister; and to confess the truth, we are scarcely less eager to meet her again. I really do not think Georgiana Darcy has her equal for beauty, elegance, and accomplishments; and the affection she inspires in Louisa and myself is heightened into something still more interesting from the hope we dare to entertain of her being hereafter our sister.

Ch. 22
Charlotte Lucas accepted Mr. Collins’s proposal, and their engagement was settled.

Ch. 22 · 📍 [[Lucas Lodge]] · the next morning

Charlotte Lucas Mr. Collins

everything was settled between them to the satisfaction of both

Ch. 22
Sir William and Lady Lucas joyfully consented to Charlotte’s engagement to Mr. Collins.

Ch. 22

Sir William Lucas Lady Lucas Charlotte Lucas Mr. Collins

Sir William and Lady Lucas were speedily applied to for their consent; and it was bestowed with a most joyful alacrity.

Ch. 22
Charlotte informed Elizabeth that she had accepted Mr. Collins.

Ch. 22 · on the following morning

Charlotte Lucas Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Collins

Miss Lucas called soon after breakfast, and in a private conference with Elizabeth related the event of the day before.

Ch. 23
Charlotte Lucas becomes engaged to Mr. Collins.

Ch. 23

Charlotte Lucas Mr. Collins

when Sir William Lucas himself appeared, sent by his daughter to announce her engagement to the family.

Ch. 23
Lady Catherine approves Mr. Collins’s marriage to Charlotte Lucas and urges an early wedding.

Ch. 23

Lady Catherine de Bourgh Charlotte Lucas Mr. Collins

for Lady Catherine, he added, so heartily approved his marriage, that she wished it to take place as soon as possible

Ch. 23
A report spreads that Charles Bingley will not return to Netherfield during the winter.

Ch. 23 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · the whole winter

Charles Bingley

the report which shortly prevailed in Meryton of his coming no more to Netherfield the whole winter

Ch. 24
Caroline confirms that Charles Bingley has settled in London and left Hertfordshire.

Ch. 24 · 📍 [[London]] · for the winter

Caroline Bingley Charles Bingley

The very first sentence conveyed the assurance of their being all settled in London for the winter, and concluded with her brother’s regret at not having had time to pay his respects to his friends in Hertfordshire before he left the country.

Ch. 24
Jane and Elizabeth stop mentioning Charles Bingley to each other.

Ch. 24 · from this time

Jane Bennet Elizabeth Bennet Charles Bingley

Elizabeth could not oppose such a wish; and from this time Mr. Bingley’s name was scarcely ever mentioned between them.

Ch. 24
Mr. Wickham’s accusations against Fitzwilliam Darcy become publicly acknowledged and discussed.

Ch. 24 · 📍 [[Hertfordshire]] · now

George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy

The whole of what Elizabeth had already heard, his claims on Mr. Darcy, and all that he had suffered from him, was now openly acknowledged and publicly canvassed

Ch. 24
Society condemns Fitzwilliam Darcy as the worst of men.

Ch. 24 · 📍 [[Hertfordshire]] · now

Fitzwilliam Darcy

but by everybody else Mr. Darcy was condemned as the worst of men.

Ch. 25
Mr. Collins leaves Longbourn to prepare for his marriage to Charlotte Lucas.

Ch. 25 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · Saturday

Mr. Collins Charlotte Lucas

He took leave of his relations at Longbourn with as much solemnity as before

Ch. 25
Mr. Gardiner and Mrs. Gardiner arrive at Longbourn to spend Christmas with the Bennet family.

Ch. 25 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · the following Monday

Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner Mrs. Bennet

On the following Monday, Mrs. Bennet had the pleasure of receiving her brother and his wife, who came, as usual, to spend the Christmas at Longbourn.

Ch. 25
Jane Bennet accepts Mrs. Gardiner’s invitation to accompany her to London.

Ch. 25

Jane Bennet Mrs. Gardiner

Miss Bennet accepted her aunt’s invitation with pleasure;

Ch. 25
Elizabeth declares that Jane Bennet will end her acquaintance with Caroline Bingley.

Ch. 25

Jane Bennet Caroline Bingley

She will drop the acquaintance entirely.

Ch. 25
Mrs. Gardiner resolves to warn Elizabeth against encouraging her attachment to Wickham.

Ch. 25 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Mrs. Gardiner Elizabeth Bennet George Wickham

she resolved to speak to Elizabeth on the subject before she left Hertfordshire, and represent to her the imprudence of encouraging such an attachment.

Ch. 26
Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins married and set off for Kent.

Ch. 26 · 📍 [[Kent]] · Thursday

Charlotte Lucas Mr. Collins

The wedding took place: the bride and bridegroom set off for Kent from the church door

Ch. 26
Jane Bennet resolved to end her acquaintance with Caroline Bingley.

Ch. 26 · 📍 [[London]] · yesterday

Jane Bennet Caroline Bingley

when she went away I was perfectly resolved to continue the acquaintance no longer.

Ch. 26
George Wickham redirected his attentions toward Miss King after her acquisition of ten thousand pounds.

Ch. 26 · about this time

George Wickham Miss King

His apparent partiality had subsided, his attentions were over, he was the admirer of some one else. Elizabeth was watchful enough to see it all, but she could see it and write of it without material pain. Her heart had been but slightly touched, and her vanity was satisfied with believing that she would have been his only choice, had fortune permitted it. The sudden acquisition of ten thousand pounds was the most remarkable charm of the young lady to whom he was now rendering himself agreeable

Ch. 27
Jane Bennet gave up her acquaintance with Caroline Bingley.

Ch. 27 · 📍 [[Gracechurch Street]]

Jane Bennet Caroline Bingley

which proved that the former had, from her heart, given up the acquaintance.

Ch. 27
George Wickham pursued Miss King after she inherited her grandfather’s fortune.

Ch. 27 · after her grandfather’s death

George Wickham Miss King

But he paid her not the smallest attention till her grandfather’s death made her mistress of this fortune?

Ch. 27
Elizabeth Bennet accepted an invitation to tour the Lakes with her aunt and uncle.

Ch. 27 · 📍 [[the Lakes]] · in the summer

Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

her acceptance of the invitation was most ready and grateful.

Ch. 28
Elizabeth and the household party are invited to dine at Rosings.

Ch. 28 · 📍 [[Rosings]] · the next day

Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Collins Charlotte Lucas Maria Lucas Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Mr. Collins no sooner saw the two girls than he began to congratulate them on their good fortune, which Charlotte explained by letting them know that the whole party was asked to dine at Rosings the next day.

Ch. 29
Lady Catherine invites the entire party to dine at Rosings.

Ch. 29 · 📍 [[Rosings]] · immediately after your arrival

Lady Catherine de Bourgh Mr. Collins Charlotte Lucas Elizabeth Bennet Maria Lucas Sir William Lucas

Who could have imagined that we should receive an invitation to dine there (an invitation, moreover, including the whole party) so immediately after your arrival?

Ch. 29
The party visits Rosings and is formally received by Lady Catherine, Miss de Bourgh, and Mrs. Jenkinson.

Ch. 29 · 📍 [[Rosings]]

Lady Catherine de Bourgh Miss de Bourgh Mrs. Jenkinson Elizabeth Bennet Charlotte Lucas Maria Lucas Sir William Lucas Mr. Collins

From the entrance hall, of which Mr. Collins pointed out, with a rapturous air, the fine proportion and finished ornaments, they followed the servants through an antechamber to the room where Lady Catherine, her daughter, and Mrs. Jenkinson were sitting.

Ch. 29
The party attends an elaborate dinner at Rosings, with Mr. Collins seated at the bottom of Lady Catherine’s table.

Ch. 29 · 📍 [[Rosings]]

Lady Catherine de Bourgh Mr. Collins Sir William Lucas Charlotte Lucas Elizabeth Bennet Miss de Bourgh Mrs. Jenkinson

The dinner was exceedingly handsome, and there were all the servants, and all the articles of plate which Mr. Collins had promised; and, as he had likewise foretold, he took his seat at the bottom of the table, by her Ladyship’s desire, and looked as if he felt that life could furnish nothing greater.

Ch. 30
Fitzwilliam Darcy arrived at Rosings accompanied by Colonel Fitzwilliam.

Ch. 30 · 📍 [[Rosings]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Colonel Fitzwilliam

His arrival was soon known at the Parsonage; for Mr. Collins was walking the whole morning within view of the lodges opening into Hunsford Lane, in order to have the earliest assurance of it; and, after making his bow as the carriage turned into the park, hurried home with the great intelligence. On the following morning he hastened to Rosings to pay his respects. There were two nephews of Lady Catherine to require them, for Mr. Darcy had brought with him a Colonel Fitzwilliam, the younger son of his uncle, Lord ----;

Ch. 30
Fitzwilliam Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam visited the Parsonage with Mr. Collins.

Ch. 30 · 📍 [[Parsonage]] · On the following morning

Fitzwilliam Darcy Colonel Fitzwilliam Mr. Collins Elizabeth Bennet

Elizabeth had scarcely time to disclaim all right to the compliment before their approach was announced by the door-bell, and shortly afterwards the three gentlemen entered the room.

Ch. 32
Fitzwilliam Darcy unexpectedly visits Elizabeth Bennet alone at the Parsonage.

Ch. 32 · 📍 [[Parsonage]] · the next morning

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

when the door opened, and to her very great surprise Mr. Darcy, and Mr. Darcy only, entered the room.

Ch. 32
Fitzwilliam Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam begin visiting the Parsonage almost every day.

Ch. 32 · 📍 [[Parsonage]] · from this period

Fitzwilliam Darcy Colonel Fitzwilliam

the two cousins found a temptation from this period of walking thither almost every day.

Ch. 33
Colonel Fitzwilliam reveals that Darcy claimed to have saved a friend from an imprudent marriage.

Ch. 33

Colonel Fitzwilliam Fitzwilliam Darcy Charles Bingley

What he told me was merely this: that he congratulated himself on having lately saved a friend from the inconveniences of a most imprudent marriage, but without mentioning names or any other particulars; and I only suspected it to be Bingley from believing him the kind of young man to get into a scrape of that sort, and from knowing them to have been together the whole of last summer.

Ch. 33
Colonel Fitzwilliam reveals that he shares guardianship of Miss Darcy with Darcy.

Ch. 33

Colonel Fitzwilliam Fitzwilliam Darcy Georgiana Darcy

I am joined with him in the guardianship of Miss Darcy.

Ch. 33
Elizabeth stays home from tea at Rosings because her worsening headache makes her unwilling to attend.

Ch. 33 · 📍 [[Rosings]] · towards the evening

Elizabeth Bennet Charlotte Lucas Mr. Collins Lady Catherine de Bourgh

The agitation and tears which the subject occasioned brought on a headache; and it grew so much worse towards the evening that, added to her unwillingness to see Mr. Darcy, it determined her not to attend her cousins to Rosings, where they were engaged to drink tea.

Ch. 34
Fitzwilliam Darcy proposes marriage to Elizabeth Bennet.

Ch. 34

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

“You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.”

Ch. 34
Elizabeth Bennet rejects Fitzwilliam Darcy’s marriage proposal.

Ch. 34

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

“You could not have made me the offer of your hand in any possible way that would have tempted me to accept it.”

Ch. 34
Fitzwilliam Darcy admits deliberately separating Charles Bingley from Jane Bennet.

Ch. 34

Fitzwilliam Darcy Charles Bingley Jane Bennet

“I have no wish of denying that I did everything in my power to separate my friend from your sister, or that I rejoice in my success.”

Ch. 35
Fitzwilliam Darcy gave Elizabeth Bennet a letter explaining his conduct.

Ch. 35 · the next morning

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

He had by that time reached it also; and, holding out a letter, which she instinctively took, said, with a look of haughty composure, “I have been walking in the grove some time, in the hope of meeting you. Will you do me the honour of reading that letter?”

Ch. 35
Fitzwilliam Darcy persuaded Charles Bingley to abandon his intended marriage with Jane Bennet.

Ch. 35 · 📍 [[London]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Charles Bingley Jane Bennet

His sisters’ uneasiness had been equally excited with my own: our coincidence of feeling was soon discovered; and, alike sensible that no time was to be lost in detaching their brother, we shortly resolved on joining him directly in London. We accordingly went--and there I readily engaged in the office of pointing out to my friend the certain evils of such a choice. I described and enforced them earnestly. But however this remonstrance might have staggered or delayed his determination, I do not suppose that it would ultimately have prevented the marriage, had it not been seconded by the assurance, which I hesitated not in giving, of your sister’s indifference.

Ch. 35
Fitzwilliam Darcy concealed Jane Bennet’s presence in London from Charles Bingley.

Ch. 35 · 📍 [[London]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Charles Bingley Jane Bennet Caroline Bingley

I condescended to adopt the measures of art so far as to conceal from him your sister’s being in town. I knew it myself, as it was known to Miss Bingley; but her brother is even yet ignorant of it.

Ch. 35
George Wickham exchanged his claim to church assistance for three thousand pounds.

Ch. 35 · within half a year from these events

Fitzwilliam Darcy George Wickham

He resigned all claim to assistance in the church, were it possible that he could ever be in a situation to receive it, and accepted in return three thousand pounds.

Ch. 35
Fitzwilliam Darcy refused George Wickham’s renewed request for the church living.

Ch. 35 · on the decease of the incumbent of the living

Fitzwilliam Darcy George Wickham

You will hardly blame me for refusing to comply with this entreaty, or for resisting every repetition of it.

Ch. 35
Fitzwilliam Darcy exposed George Wickham’s planned elopement with Georgiana Darcy and removed Mrs. Younge.

Ch. 35 · 📍 [[Ramsgate]] · last summer

George Wickham Georgiana Darcy Fitzwilliam Darcy Mrs. Younge

She was then but fifteen, which must be her excuse; and after stating her imprudence, I am happy to add, that I owed the knowledge of it to herself. I joined them unexpectedly a day or two before the intended elopement; and then Georgiana, unable to support the idea of grieving and offending a brother whom she almost looked up to as a father, acknowledged the whole to me. You may imagine what I felt and how I acted. Regard for my sister’s credit and feelings prevented any public exposure; but I wrote to Mr. Wickham, who left the place immediately, and Mrs. Younge was of course removed from her charge.

Ch. 36
Fitzwilliam Darcy gives Elizabeth Bennet a letter explaining his conduct and George Wickham’s character.

Ch. 36

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

Elizabeth, when Mr. Darcy gave her the letter, did not expect it to contain a renewal of his offers

Ch. 36
George Wickham relinquished his claim to the living and received three thousand pounds instead.

Ch. 36 · 📍 [[Pemberley]]

George Wickham late Mr. Darcy

of Wickham’s resigning all pretensions to the living, of his receiving in lieu so considerable a sum as three thousand pounds

Ch. 36
Fitzwilliam Darcy reveals George Wickham’s designs against Georgiana Darcy.

Ch. 36

George Wickham Georgiana Darcy Fitzwilliam Darcy

But, alas! the story which followed, of his designs on Miss Darcy, received some confirmation

Ch. 36
Elizabeth Bennet abandons her prejudice and accepts that Fitzwilliam Darcy acted blamelessly toward Jane Bennet.

Ch. 36

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

But every line proved more clearly that the affair, which she had believed it impossible that any contrivance could so represent as to render Mr. Darcy’s conduct in it less than infamous, was capable of a turn which must make him entirely blameless throughout the whole.

Ch. 36
Elizabeth Bennet recognizes that vanity and prejudice, rather than love, caused her blindness.

Ch. 36

Elizabeth Bennet

But vanity, not love, has been my folly.

Ch. 36
Elizabeth Bennet accepts Fitzwilliam Darcy’s explanation for separating Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley.

Ch. 36 · 📍 [[Netherfield]]

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy Jane Bennet

Widely different was the effect of a second perusal. How could she deny that credit to his assertions, in one instance, which she had been obliged to give in the other?

Ch. 37
Elizabeth Bennet refuses Lady Catherine de Bourgh’s invitation to extend her stay.

Ch. 37 · 📍 [[Rosings]]

Elizabeth Bennet Lady Catherine de Bourgh

“I am much obliged to your Ladyship for your kind invitation,” replied Elizabeth; “but it is not in my power to accept it.

Ch. 37
Fitzwilliam Darcy’s explanation restores Jane Bennet’s good opinion of Charles Bingley.

Ch. 37

Fitzwilliam Darcy Charles Bingley Jane Bennet

Mr. Darcy’s explanation, by restoring Bingley to all her former good opinion, heightened the sense of what Jane had lost.

Ch. 37
Elizabeth Bennet recognizes the development of George Wickham’s true character.

Ch. 37

George Wickham Elizabeth Bennet

When to these recollections was added the development of Wickham’s character, it may be easily believed that the happy spirits which had seldom been depressed before were now so much affected

Ch. 38
Elizabeth Bennet departs Hunsford after an affectionate parting with Charlotte Lucas.

Ch. 38 · 📍 [[Hunsford]] · At length

Elizabeth Bennet Charlotte Lucas Mr. Collins Maria Lucas

After an affectionate parting between the friends, Elizabeth was attended to the carriage by Mr. Collins; and as they walked down the garden, he was commissioning her with his best respects to all her family, not forgetting his thanks for the kindness he had received at Longbourn in the winter, and his compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, though unknown. He then handed her in, Maria followed, and the door was on the point of being closed, when he suddenly reminded them, with some consternation, that they had hitherto forgotten to leave any message for the ladies of Rosings.

Ch. 38
Elizabeth Bennet and Maria Lucas arrive at Mr. Gardiner’s house, where Jane Bennet is staying.

Ch. 38 · 📍 [[Mr. Gardiner’s house]] · within four hours of their leaving Hunsford

Elizabeth Bennet Maria Lucas Jane Bennet Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

Their journey was performed without much conversation, or any alarm; and within four hours of their leaving Hunsford they reached Mr. Gardiner’s house, where they were to remain a few days.

Ch. 39
Miss King leaves for Liverpool, ending the danger of her marrying George Wickham.

Ch. 39 · 📍 [[Liverpool]]

George Wickham Miss King

There is no danger of Wickham’s marrying Mary King--there’s for you! She is gone down to her uncle at Liverpool; gone to stay. Wickham is safe.

Ch. 39
Chamberlayne is disguised in women’s clothes for a dance.

Ch. 39 · 📍 [[Colonel Forster’s]] · the other day

[[Chamberlayne]] Lydia Bennet Catherine Bennet Colonel Forster Mrs. Forster

We dressed up Chamberlayne in woman’s clothes, on purpose to pass for a lady,--only think what fun!

Ch. 39
Mr. Bennet refuses to yield to the proposed Brighton summer trip.

Ch. 39 · 📍 [[Brighton]]

Mr. Bennet Mrs. Bennet Lydia Bennet

She had not been many hours at home, before she found that the Brighton scheme, of which Lydia had given them a hint at the inn, was under frequent discussion between her parents. Elizabeth saw directly that her father had not the smallest intention of yielding

Ch. 40
Elizabeth informs Jane that she refused Darcy’s proposal.

Ch. 40 · the next morning

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

Miss Bennet’s astonishment was soon lessened by the strong sisterly partiality which made any admiration of Elizabeth appear perfectly natural; and all surprise was shortly lost in other feelings. She was sorry that Mr. Darcy should have delivered his sentiments in a manner so little suited to recommend them; but still more was she grieved for the unhappiness which her sister’s refusal must have given him.

Ch. 40
Elizabeth reveals Darcy’s letter, exposing Wickham’s wickedness and vindicating Darcy.

Ch. 40

Elizabeth Bennet Jane Bennet George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy

She then spoke of the letter, repeating the whole of its contents as far as they concerned George Wickham. What a stroke was this for poor Jane, who would willingly have gone through the world without believing that so much wickedness existed in the whole race of mankind as was here collected in one individual! Nor was Darcy’s vindication, though grateful to her feelings, capable of consoling her for such discovery.

Ch. 40
Elizabeth decides not to publicly expose Wickham or disclose Darcy’s confidential communication.

Ch. 40 · 📍 [[Meryton]] · At present

Elizabeth Bennet George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy

That it ought not to be attempted. Mr. Darcy has not authorized me to make his communication public. On the contrary, every particular relative to his sister was meant to be kept as much as possible to myself; and if I endeavour to undeceive people as to the rest of his conduct, who will believe me? The general prejudice against Mr. Darcy is so violent, that it would be the death of half the good people in Meryton, to attempt to place him in an amiable light. I am not equal to it. Wickham will soon be gone; and, therefore, it will not signify to anybody here what he really is. Some time hence it will be all found out, and then we may laugh at their stupidity in not knowing it before. At present I will say nothing about it.

Ch. 41
Mrs. Forster invites Lydia to accompany her to Brighton.

Ch. 41 · 📍 [[Brighton]] · shortly

Mrs. Forster Lydia Bennet

she received an invitation from Mrs. Forster, the wife of the colonel of the regiment, to accompany her to Brighton.

Ch. 41
Mr. Bennet permits Lydia to go to Brighton despite Elizabeth’s objections.

Ch. 41 · 📍 [[Longbourn House]]

Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Bennet Lydia Bennet

We shall have no peace at Longbourn if Lydia does not go to Brighton. Let her go, then.

Ch. 41
Lydia leaves home with Mrs. Forster to travel to Brighton.

Ch. 41 · 📍 [[Meryton]] · early the next morning

Lydia Bennet Mrs. Forster

Lydia returned with Mrs. Forster to Meryton, from whence they were to set out early the next morning.

Ch. 41
Wickham claims Darcy strongly desires a match with Miss de Bourgh.

Ch. 41 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · on the very last day of the regiment’s remaining in Meryton

George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy Miss de Bourgh

His fear of her has always operated, I know, when they were together; and a good deal is to be imputed to his wish of forwarding the match with Miss de Bourgh, which I am certain he has very much at heart.

Ch. 42
George Wickham’s departure coincided with the regiment’s loss from Meryton.

Ch. 42

George Wickham

When Elizabeth had rejoiced over Wickham’s departure, she found little other cause for satisfaction in the loss of the regiment.

Ch. 42
Lydia Bennet went away, but her promised frequent detailed letters remained short.

Ch. 42

Lydia Bennet

When Lydia went away she promised to write very often and very minutely to her mother and Kitty; but her letters were always long expected, and always very short.

Ch. 42
Kitty Bennet recovered enough to enter Meryton without tears.

Ch. 42 · 📍 [[Meryton]] · by the middle of June

Catherine Bennet

by the middle of June Kitty was so much recovered as to be able to enter Meryton without tears

Ch. 42
The Gardiners abandoned the Lakes tour and substituted a shorter tour through Derbyshire.

Ch. 42 · 📍 [[Derbyshire]] · a fortnight later in July

Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

they were obliged to give up the Lakes, and substitute a more contracted tour; and, according to the present plan, were to go no farther northward than Derbyshire.

Ch. 42
The children were placed under Jane Bennet’s particular care during the tour.

Ch. 42 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Jane Bennet the children

The children, two girls of six and eight years old, and two younger boys, were to be left under the particular care of their cousin Jane

Ch. 42
Elizabeth Bennet learned that Pemberley’s family would be absent for the summer.

Ch. 42 · 📍 [[Pemberley]] · when she retired at night

Elizabeth Bennet [[chambermaid]]

A most welcome negative followed the last question

Ch. 42
Elizabeth Bennet accepted the plan to visit Pemberley.

Ch. 42 · 📍 [[Pemberley]] · the next morning

Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

To Pemberley, therefore, they were to go.

Ch. 43
Mrs. Reynolds reveals Wickham’s upbringing and says he has become wild in the army.

Ch. 43 · 📍 [[Pemberley House]]

George Wickham late Mr. Darcy Mrs. Reynolds

He is now gone into the army,” she added; “but I am afraid he has turned out very wild.”

Ch. 43
Mrs. Reynolds praises Darcy’s lifelong generosity, kindness, and good treatment of tenants and servants.

Ch. 43 · 📍 [[Pemberley House]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Mrs. Reynolds Elizabeth Bennet

he was always the sweetest tempered, most generous-hearted boy in the world.”

Ch. 43
Darcy unexpectedly arrives and speaks to Elizabeth and the Gardiners with unusual civility.

Ch. 43 · 📍 [[Pemberley House]] · that moment

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

the owner of it himself suddenly came forward from the road which led behind it to the stables.

Ch. 43
Darcy accepts the Gardiners’ acquaintance and turns back to converse with them.

Ch. 43 · 📍 [[Pemberley House]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

so far from going away, turned back with them, and entered into conversation with Mr. Gardiner.

Ch. 43
Darcy invites Mr. Gardiner to fish on his grounds and offers him fishing tackle.

Ch. 43 · 📍 [[Pemberley House]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Mr. Gardiner

Mr. Darcy invite him, with the greatest civility, to fish there as often as he chose

Ch. 43
Darcy asks permission to introduce Georgiana to Elizabeth during her stay at Lambton.

Ch. 43 · 📍 [[Pemberley House]] · to-morrow

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet Georgiana Darcy

Will you allow me, or do I ask too much, to introduce my sister to your acquaintance during your stay at Lambton?

Ch. 43
Elizabeth reveals Wickham’s financial misconduct, prompting the Gardiners to reconsider both men’s characters.

Ch. 43

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy George Wickham Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

she related the particulars of all the pecuniary transactions in which they had been connected

Ch. 44
Darcy and Georgiana invite Elizabeth and the Gardiners to dinner, and their attendance is accepted.

Ch. 44 · 📍 [[Pemberley]] · the day after the next

Fitzwilliam Darcy Georgiana Darcy Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

Mr. Darcy called on his sister to join him in expressing their wish of seeing Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner, and Miss Bennet, to dinner at Pemberley, before they left the country. Miss Darcy, though with a diffidence which marked her little in the habit of giving invitations, readily obeyed. Mrs. Gardiner looked at her niece, desirous of knowing how she, whom the invitation most concerned, felt disposed as to its acceptance, but Elizabeth had turned away her head. Presuming, however, that this studied avoidance spoke rather a momentary embarrassment than any dislike of the proposal, and seeing in her husband, who was fond of society, a perfect willingness to accept it, she ventured to engage for her attendance, and the day after the next was fixed on.

Ch. 44
Darcy’s markedly civil conduct toward Elizabeth and her relations reveals a significant change in their social relationship.

Ch. 44 · 📍 [[Lambton]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

When she saw him thus seeking the acquaintance, and courting the good opinion of people with whom any intercourse a few months ago would have been a disgrace; when she saw him thus civil, not only to herself, but to the very relations whom he had openly disdained, and recollected their last lively scene in Hunsford Parsonage, the difference, the change was so great, and struck so forcibly on her mind, that she could hardly restrain her astonishment from being visible.

Ch. 44
Elizabeth’s relations learn that Wickham left debts in Derbyshire which Darcy later discharged.

Ch. 44 · 📍 [[Derbyshire]]

George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy

With respect to Wickham, the travellers soon found that he was not held there in much estimation; for though the chief of his concerns with the son of his patron were imperfectly understood, it was yet a well-known fact that, on his quitting Derbyshire, he had left many debts behind him, which Mr. Darcy afterwards discharged.

Ch. 44
Elizabeth and the Gardiners arrange to return the Darcys’ civility by visiting Georgiana at Pemberley.

Ch. 44 · 📍 [[Pemberley]] · the following morning

Elizabeth Bennet Georgiana Darcy Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

It had been settled in the evening, between the aunt and niece, that such a striking civility as Miss Darcy’s, in coming to them on the very day of her arrival at Pemberley--for she had reached it only to a late breakfast--ought to be imitated, though it could not be equalled, by some exertion of politeness on their side; and, consequently, that it would be highly expedient to wait on her at Pemberley the following morning. They were, therefore, to go.

Ch. 45
Fitzwilliam Darcy acknowledges Elizabeth Bennet as one of the handsomest women of his acquaintance.

Ch. 45 · 📍 [[Pemberley]]

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

“Yes,” replied Darcy, who could contain himself no longer, “but that was only when I first knew her; for it is many months since I have considered her as one of the handsomest women of my acquaintance.”

Ch. 45
Georgiana Darcy accepts Elizabeth Bennet as lovely and amiable because of her brother’s recommendation.

Ch. 45 · 📍 [[Pemberley]]

Georgiana Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

Her brother’s recommendation was enough to insure her favour: his judgment could not err; and he had spoken in such terms of Elizabeth, as to leave Georgiana without the power of finding her otherwise than lovely and amiable.

Ch. 46
Lydia Bennet is reported to have eloped with George Wickham, intending to go to Scotland.

Ch. 46 · 📍 [[Scotland]] · Saturday night about twelve

Lydia Bennet George Wickham

from Colonel Forster, to inform us that she was gone off to Scotland with one of his officers; to own the truth, with Wickham!

Ch. 46
Denny's warning reveals that George Wickham may never have intended to marry Lydia Bennet.

Ch. 46 · yesterday

[[Denny]] George Wickham Lydia Bennet Colonel Forster

something was dropped by Denny expressing his belief that W. never intended to go there, or to marry Lydia at all, which was repeated to Colonel F.

Ch. 46
Colonel Forster traces Lydia Bennet and George Wickham to Clapham, but loses their route afterward.

Ch. 46 · 📍 [[Clapham]]

Lydia Bennet George Wickham Colonel Forster

He did trace them easily to Clapham, but no farther; for on entering that place, they removed into a hackney-coach, and dismissed the chaise that brought them from Epsom.

Ch. 46
Mr. Bennet leaves with Colonel Forster for London to search for Lydia Bennet.

Ch. 46 · 📍 [[London]] · instantly

Mr. Bennet Colonel Forster Lydia Bennet

My father is going to London with Colonel Forster instantly, to try to discover her.

Ch. 46
Elizabeth Bennet reveals Lydia Bennet's elopement with George Wickham to Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Ch. 46 · 📍 [[Brighton]]

Elizabeth Bennet Lydia Bennet George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy

I have just had a letter from Jane, with such dreadful news. It cannot be concealed from anyone. My youngest sister has left all her friends--has eloped; has thrown herself into the power of--of Mr. Wickham.

Ch. 46
Fitzwilliam Darcy promises to keep Lydia Bennet's elopement secret and departs.

Ch. 46

Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

He readily assured her of his secrecy, again expressed his sorrow for her distress, wished it a happier conclusion than there was at present reason to hope, and, leaving his compliments for her relations, with only one serious parting look, went away.

Ch. 46
Mr. Gardiner promises Elizabeth Bennet every assistance in addressing Lydia Bennet's crisis.

Ch. 46

Mr. Gardiner

after the first exclamations of surprise and horror, Mr. Gardiner readily promised every assistance in his power.

Ch. 46
Elizabeth Bennet, Mr. Gardiner, and Mrs. Gardiner leave for Longbourn to respond to the crisis.

Ch. 46 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

Elizabeth, after all the misery of the morning, found herself, in a shorter space of time than she could have supposed, seated in the carriage, and on the road to Longbourn.

Ch. 47
Lydia Bennet elopes with George Wickham, intending to marry him.

Ch. 47 · 📍 [[Gretna Green]] · to-morrow morning

Lydia Bennet George Wickham

I am going to Gretna Green, and if you cannot guess with who, I shall think you a simpleton

Ch. 47
Elizabeth Bennet reveals George Wickham’s deceitful conduct and lies about the Darcy family.

Ch. 47

Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner Fitzwilliam Darcy Georgiana Darcy

I told you the other day of his infamous behaviour to Mr. Darcy; and you, yourself, when last at Longbourn, heard in what manner he spoke of the man who had behaved with such forbearance and liberality towards him.

Ch. 47
Elizabeth Bennet admits she and Jane Bennet concealed Wickham’s character from Lydia Bennet.

Ch. 47 · 📍 [[Meryton]] · the last half year

Elizabeth Bennet Jane Bennet Lydia Bennet George Wickham

Since the ----shire were first quartered in Meryton, nothing but love, flirtation, and officers, have been in her head.

Ch. 47
Lydia Bennet’s note reveals she seriously intended marriage rather than merely seeking an illicit arrangement.

Ch. 47

Lydia Bennet George Wickham Jane Bennet Elizabeth Bennet

I should never be happy without him, so think it no harm to be off. You need not send them word at Longbourn of my going, if you do not like it, for it will make the surprise the greater when I write to them, and sign my name Lydia Wickham.

Ch. 48
Mr. Gardiner left Longbourn to investigate Lydia and Wickham’s whereabouts.

Ch. 48 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · Sunday

Mr. Gardiner

Mr. Gardiner left Longbourn on Sunday; on Tuesday, his wife received a letter from him:

Ch. 48
Mr. Gardiner found Mr. Bennet and persuaded him to come to Gracechurch Street.

Ch. 48 · 📍 [[Gracechurch Street]]

Mr. Gardiner Mr. Bennet

on his arrival he had immediately found out his brother, and persuaded him to come to Gracechurch Street.

Ch. 48
Colonel Forster reported that Wickham had no connected relations and substantial gaming debts.

Ch. 48 · 📍 [[Brighton]]

Colonel Forster George Wickham

it was certain that he had no near one living. His former acquaintance had been numerous; but since he had been in the militia, it did not appear that he was on terms of particular friendship with any of them. There was no one, therefore, who could be pointed out as likely to give any news of him. And in the wretched state of his own finances, there was a very powerful motive for secrecy, in addition to his fear of discovery by Lydia’s relations; for it had just transpired that he had left gaming debts behind him to a very considerable amount.

Ch. 48
Mr. Bennet abandoned his London search and returned to his family at Longbourn.

Ch. 48 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · the following day, which was Saturday

Mr. Bennet Mr. Gardiner

Rendered spiritless by the ill success of all their endeavours, he had yielded to his brother-in-law’s entreaty that he would return to his family and leave it to him to do whatever occasion might suggest to be advisable for continuing their pursuit.

Ch. 48
Mr. Bennet prohibited officers and unsupervised balls, and imposed strict restrictions on Kitty.

Ch. 48 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Mr. Bennet Catherine Bennet

No officer is ever to enter my house again, nor even to pass through the village. Balls will be absolutely prohibited, unless you stand up with one of your sisters. And you are never to stir out of doors, till you can prove that you have spent ten minutes of every day in a rational manner.

Ch. 49
Mr. Gardiner discovers Lydia Bennet and George Wickham in London.

Ch. 49 · 📍 [[London]] · Soon after you left me on Saturday

Mr. Gardiner Lydia Bennet George Wickham

Soon after you left me on Saturday, I was fortunate enough to find out in what part of London they were.

Ch. 49
Mr. Gardiner arranges conditions intended to secure Lydia's marriage to George Wickham.

Ch. 49

Mr. Gardiner Mr. Bennet Lydia Bennet George Wickham

They are not married, nor can I find there was any intention of being so; but if you are willing to perform the engagements which I have ventured to make on your side, I hope it will not be long before they are.

Ch. 49
Mr. Bennet accepts the proposed conditions and prepares his answer to Mr. Gardiner.

Ch. 49 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Mr. Bennet Lydia Bennet George Wickham

“Complied with! I am only ashamed of his asking so little.”

Ch. 49
Lydia Bennet goes to the Gardiners' house under their protection before the planned marriage.

Ch. 49 · to-day

Lydia Bennet Mr. Gardiner Mrs. Gardiner

We have judged it best that my niece should be married from this house, of which I hope you will approve. She comes to us to-day.

Ch. 49
Mr. Bennet's family learns that Lydia's marriage to George Wickham is being arranged.

Ch. 49 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Mr. Bennet Mr. Gardiner Lydia Bennet George Wickham

After a slight preparation for good news, the letter was read aloud.

Ch. 49
Mrs. Bennet celebrates the news that Lydia will marry George Wickham.

Ch. 49 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Mrs. Bennet Lydia Bennet George Wickham

My dear, dear Lydia!” she cried: “this is delightful indeed! She will be married! I shall see her again!

Ch. 50
Mr. Bennet approved the arrangements made to secure Lydia’s marriage to Wickham.

Ch. 50

Mr. Bennet Lydia Bennet George Wickham Mr. Gardiner

In terms of grateful acknowledgment for the kindness of his brother, though expressed most concisely, he then delivered on paper his perfect approbation of all that was done, and his willingness to fulfil the engagements that had been made for him.

Ch. 50
Wickham resolved to leave the militia and received a promise of an ensigncy in General----’s regiment.

Ch. 50

George Wickham [[General----]]

It is Mr. Wickham’s intention to go into the Regulars; and, among his former friends, there are still some who are able and willing to assist him in the army. He has the promise of an ensigncy in General----’s regiment, now quartered in the north.

Ch. 50
Mr. Gardiner pledged payment of Wickham’s creditors and arranged for the debts to be settled.

Ch. 50 · in a week

Mr. Gardiner George Wickham Colonel Forster [[Haggerston]]

I have written to Colonel Forster, to inform him of our present arrangements, and to request that he will satisfy the various creditors of Mr. Wickham in and near Brighton with assurances of speedy payment, for which I have pledged myself.

Ch. 50
Mr. Bennet agreed to receive Lydia and Wickham at Longbourn after their marriage.

Ch. 50 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · as soon as they were married

Mr. Bennet Lydia Bennet George Wickham Jane Bennet Elizabeth Bennet

But Jane and Elizabeth, who agreed in wishing, for the sake of their sister’s feelings and consequence, that she should be noticed on her marriage by her parents, urged him so earnestly, yet so rationally and so mildly, to receive her and her husband at Longbourn, as soon as they were married, that he was prevailed on to think as they thought, and act as they wished.

Ch. 51
Lydia Bennet and George Wickham were married.

Ch. 51 · 📍 [[St. Clement’s]] · Monday morning

Lydia Bennet George Wickham

We were married, you know, at St. Clement’s, because Wickham’s lodgings were in that parish.

Ch. 51
Lydia Bennet revealed that Fitzwilliam Darcy secretly attended her wedding with George Wickham.

Ch. 51

Lydia Bennet George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

Oh, yes! he was to come there with Wickham, you know. But, gracious me! I quite forgot! I ought not to have said a word about it.

Ch. 51
George Wickham received his commission and was scheduled to join his regiment.

Ch. 51 · the end of a fortnight

George Wickham

Mr. Wickham had received his commission before he left London, and he was to join his regiment at the end of a fortnight.

Ch. 51
Elizabeth Bennet wrote to Mrs. Gardiner seeking an explanation of Fitzwilliam Darcy’s secret wedding attendance.

Ch. 51

Elizabeth Bennet Mrs. Gardiner

wrote a short letter to her aunt, to request an explanation of what Lydia had dropped

Ch. 52
Mrs. Gardiner reveals that Darcy secretly found Lydia and Wickham and negotiated their return and marriage.

Ch. 52 · 📍 [[Gracechurch Street]]

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy Lydia Bennet George Wickham Mr. Gardiner

Mr. Darcy called, and was shut up with him several hours. It was all over before I arrived; so my curiosity was not so dreadfully racked as yours seems to have been. He came to tell Mr. Gardiner that he had found out where your sister and Mr. Wickham were

Ch. 52
Darcy secured and expedited Lydia and Wickham’s marriage after Lydia refused to leave Wickham.

Ch. 52

Fitzwilliam Darcy Lydia Bennet George Wickham

Since such were her feelings, it only remained, he thought, to secure and expedite a marriage, which, in his very first conversation with Wickham, he easily learnt had never been his design.

Ch. 52
Darcy arranged payment of Wickham’s debts, Lydia’s settlement, and purchase of Wickham’s commission.

Ch. 52 · on Monday

Fitzwilliam Darcy George Wickham Lydia Bennet

His debts are to be paid, amounting, I believe, to considerably more than a thousand pounds, another thousand in addition to her own settled upon her, and his commission purchased.

Ch. 52
Lydia and Wickham married, with Darcy attending the wedding.

Ch. 52

Lydia Bennet George Wickham Fitzwilliam Darcy

Mr. Darcy was punctual in his return, and, as Lydia informed you, attended the wedding.

Ch. 53
Charles Bingley returns to Netherfield after his prolonged absence.

Ch. 53 · 📍 [[Netherfield]]

Charles Bingley

Mr. Bingley arrived.

Ch. 53
Charles Bingley returns accompanied by Fitzwilliam Darcy, renewing Darcy’s contact with Elizabeth’s family.

Ch. 53 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · on the third morning after his arrival in Hertfordshire

Charles Bingley Fitzwilliam Darcy

Elizabeth, to satisfy her mother, went to the window--she looked--she saw Mr. Darcy with him, and sat down again by her sister.

Ch. 53
Mrs. Bennet invites Charles Bingley and Fitzwilliam Darcy to dine at Longbourn, and they agree.

Ch. 53 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · in a few days’ time

Mrs. Bennet Charles Bingley Fitzwilliam Darcy

When the gentlemen rose to go away, Mrs. Bennet was mindful of her intended civility, and they were invited and engaged to dine at Longbourn in a few days’ time.

Ch. 53
Mr. Bennet refuses to visit Charles Bingley, rejecting customary neighborly etiquette.

Ch. 53 · 📍 [[Netherfield]] · As soon as ever Mr. Bingley comes

Mr. Bennet Charles Bingley

“No, no. You forced me into visiting him last year, and promised, if I went to see him, he should marry one of my daughters. But it ended in nothing, and I will not be sent on a fool’s errand again.”

Ch. 54
Charles Bingley sits beside Jane Bennet and displays guarded admiration during dinner.

Ch. 54 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · On Tuesday

Charles Bingley Jane Bennet

On entering the room, he seemed to hesitate; but Jane happened to look round, and happened to smile: it was decided. He placed himself by her.

Ch. 55
Jane Bennet accepts Charles Bingley’s proposal, becoming engaged and celebrating their happiness.

Ch. 55

Jane Bennet Charles Bingley

Jane could have no reserves from Elizabeth, where confidence would give pleasure; and, instantly embracing her, acknowledged, with the liveliest emotion, that she was the happiest creature in the world.

Ch. 55
Mr. Bennet approves Jane Bennet’s engagement and predicts her happy settlement with Charles Bingley.

Ch. 55

Mr. Bennet Jane Bennet Charles Bingley

“Jane, I congratulate you. You will be a very happy woman.”

Ch. 55
Charles Bingley begins visiting Longbourn daily after becoming engaged to Jane Bennet.

Ch. 55 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · from this time

Charles Bingley Jane Bennet

Bingley, from this time, was of course a daily visitor at Longbourn;

Ch. 55
Charles Bingley reveals he was unaware Jane Bennet was in town because his sisters concealed it.

Ch. 55 · 📍 [[London]] · last spring

Charles Bingley Jane Bennet Caroline Bingley

He has made me so happy,” said she, one evening, “by telling me that he was totally ignorant of my being in town last spring!

Ch. 55
Mrs. Bennet spreads news of Jane Bennet’s engagement, and the Bennets become celebrated as extraordinarily fortunate.

Ch. 55 · 📍 [[Meryton]] · speedily

Mrs. Bennet Jane Bennet Charles Bingley

The Bennets were speedily pronounced to be the luckiest family in the world;

Ch. 56
Charles Bingley and Jane Bennet become engaged.

Ch. 56 · about a week after Bingley’s engagement with Jane had been formed

Charles Bingley Jane Bennet

about a week after Bingley’s engagement with Jane had been formed

Ch. 56
Lydia Bennet has recently married George Wickham.

Ch. 56 · lately

Lydia Bennet George Wickham

My youngest of all is lately married

Ch. 56
Lady Catherine reveals Fitzwilliam Darcy’s family-planned engagement to Miss de Bourgh.

Ch. 56 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Lady Catherine de Bourgh Fitzwilliam Darcy Miss de Bourgh

Mr. Darcy is engaged to my daughter.

Ch. 56
Elizabeth Bennet states that she is not engaged to Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Ch. 56 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

I am not.

Ch. 56
Elizabeth Bennet refuses to promise she will never become engaged to Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Ch. 56 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Elizabeth Bennet Lady Catherine de Bourgh Fitzwilliam Darcy

I will make no promise of the kind.

Ch. 56
Elizabeth Bennet resolves to pursue her happiness without regard to Lady Catherine’s opposition.

Ch. 56 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Elizabeth Bennet Lady Catherine de Bourgh Fitzwilliam Darcy

I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me.

Ch. 56
Lady Catherine leaves Longbourn angrily after failing to change Elizabeth’s resolve.

Ch. 56 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Elizabeth Bennet Lady Catherine de Bourgh

She heard the carriage drive away as she proceeded upstairs.

Ch. 57
Lady Catherine visits to break off Elizabeth’s supposed engagement to Darcy.

Ch. 57 · 📍 [[Rosings]]

Lady Catherine de Bourgh Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

Lady Catherine, it appeared, had actually taken the trouble of this journey from Rosings for the sole purpose of breaking off her supposed engagement with Mr. Darcy.

Ch. 57
Mr. Bennet receives Collins’s letter reporting the rumored marriage of Elizabeth and Darcy.

Ch. 57 · The next morning

Mr. Bennet Mr. Collins Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

I have received a letter this morning that has astonished me exceedingly. As it principally concerns yourself, you ought to know its contents.

Ch. 57
Collins reports that Lady Catherine refuses consent to Elizabeth and Darcy’s marriage.

Ch. 57 · last night

Lady Catherine de Bourgh Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy Mr. Collins

she would never give her consent to what she termed so disgraceful a match.

Ch. 58
Elizabeth accepts Darcy’s renewed declaration, and their mutual affection is established.

Ch. 58 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

her sentiments had undergone so material a change since the period to which he alluded, as to make her receive with gratitude and pleasure his present assurances.

Ch. 58
Elizabeth reveals that Lydia exposed Darcy’s secret assistance concerning her.

Ch. 58 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy Lydia Bennet

Lydia’s thoughtlessness first betrayed to me that you had been concerned in the matter; and, of course, I could not rest till I knew the particulars.

Ch. 58
Darcy reveals Lady Catherine’s report unexpectedly revived his hope of winning Elizabeth.

Ch. 58 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy Lady Catherine de Bourgh

She soon learnt that they were indebted for their present good understanding to the efforts of his aunt

Ch. 58
Darcy reveals that he followed Elizabeth from Derbyshire intending to help find Jane.

Ch. 58 · 📍 [[Longbourn]]

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy Georgiana Darcy

his resolution of following her from Derbyshire in quest of her sister had been formed before he quitted the inn

Ch. 58
Darcy confesses his interference and supports Bingley’s attachment to Jane.

Ch. 58 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · On the evening before my going to London

Fitzwilliam Darcy Charles Bingley Jane Bennet

I told him of all that had occurred to make my former interference in his affairs absurd and impertinent.

Ch. 58
Bingley learns Darcy deliberately concealed Jane’s London presence, becomes angry, and later forgives him.

Ch. 58 · 📍 [[Longbourn]] · last winter

Charles Bingley Fitzwilliam Darcy Jane Bennet

I could not allow myself to conceal that your sister had been in town three months last winter, that I had known it, and purposely kept it from him. He was angry. But his anger, I am persuaded, lasted no longer than he remained in any doubt of your sister’s sentiments. He has heartily forgiven me now.

Ch. 59
Elizabeth reveals to Jane that she and Fitzwilliam Darcy are engaged.

Ch. 59 · At night

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy Jane Bennet

“He still loves me, and we are engaged.”

Ch. 59
Jane accepts Elizabeth’s revelation and congratulates her.

Ch. 59 · At night

Jane Bennet Elizabeth Bennet

“Yet now I must believe you,” cried Jane. “My dear, dear Lizzy, I would, I do congratulate you;

Ch. 59
Elizabeth reveals Fitzwilliam Darcy’s role in Lydia Bennet’s marriage.

Ch. 59 · At night

Elizabeth Bennet Jane Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy Lydia Bennet

but now she would no longer conceal from her his share in Lydia’s marriage.

Ch. 59
Elizabeth tells Mr. Bennet what Fitzwilliam Darcy did to secure Lydia’s marriage.

Ch. 59 · In the evening

Elizabeth Bennet Mr. Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy Lydia Bennet

To complete the favourable impression, she then told him what Mr. Darcy had voluntarily done for Lydia.

Ch. 59
Mrs. Bennet learns of and enthusiastically approves Elizabeth’s engagement.

Ch. 59 · at night

Elizabeth Bennet Mrs. Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

“Good gracious! Lord bless me! only think! dear me! Mr. Darcy! Who would have thought it? And is it really true?

Ch. 60
Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy are announced as soon to marry.

Ch. 60 · soon

Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

Elizabeth will soon be the wife of Mr. Darcy.

Ch. 60
Fitzwilliam Darcy sends Lady Catherine a letter concerning his impending marriage.

Ch. 60 · directly

Fitzwilliam Darcy Lady Catherine de Bourgh

Mr. Darcy’s letter to Lady Catherine was in a different style

Ch. 60
Mr. Bennet announces Elizabeth Bennet’s approaching marriage to Mr. Collins.

Ch. 60 · soon

Mr. Bennet Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy Mr. Collins

Elizabeth will soon be the wife of Mr. Darcy. Console Lady Catherine as well as you can.

Ch. 60
Lady Catherine’s anger drives Charlotte Lucas and Mr. Collins to relocate to Lucas Lodge.

Ch. 60 · 📍 [[Lucas Lodge]] · Before any answer could arrive from Mr. Collins, or any congratulations to Elizabeth from his wife

Lady Catherine de Bourgh Charlotte Lucas Mr. Collins Fitzwilliam Darcy

Before any answer could arrive from Mr. Collins, or any congratulations to Elizabeth from his wife, the Longbourn family heard that the Collinses were come themselves to Lucas Lodge. The reason of this sudden removal was soon evident. Lady Catherine had been rendered so exceedingly angry by the contents of her nephew’s letter, that Charlotte, really rejoicing in the match, was anxious to get away till the storm was blown over.

Ch. 61
Jane Bennet and Elizabeth Bennet marry Charles Bingley and Fitzwilliam Darcy, respectively.

Ch. 61

Jane Bennet Charles Bingley Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

With what delighted pride she afterwards visited Mrs. Bingley, and talked of Mrs. Darcy, may be guessed.

Ch. 61
Charles Bingley buys an estate near Derbyshire, bringing Jane Bennet and Elizabeth Bennet within thirty miles.

Ch. 61 · 📍 [[Derbyshire]] · only a twelvemonth

Charles Bingley Jane Bennet

he bought an estate in a neighbouring county to Derbyshire; and Jane and Elizabeth, in addition to every other source of happiness, were within thirty miles of each other.

Ch. 61
Kitty Bennet improves substantially after spending more time with her elder sisters and away from Lydia Bennet.

Ch. 61

Catherine Bennet Lydia Bennet

removed from the influence of Lydia’s example, she became, by proper attention and management, less irritable, less ignorant, and less insipid.

Ch. 61
Elizabeth Bennet rejects Lydia Bennet and George Wickham’s expectations of financial assistance from Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Ch. 61

Elizabeth Bennet Lydia Bennet George Wickham

she endeavoured in her answer to put an end to every entreaty and expectation of the kind.

Ch. 61
Caroline Bingley abandons her resentment and resumes cordial relations with Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.

Ch. 61 · 📍 [[Pemberley]]

Caroline Bingley Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

she dropped all her resentment; was fonder than ever of Georgiana, almost as attentive to Darcy as heretofore, and paid off every arrear of civility to Elizabeth.

Ch. 61
Lady Catherine de Bourgh reconciles with Fitzwilliam Darcy and visits Pemberley after opposing his marriage.

Ch. 61 · 📍 [[Pemberley]]

Lady Catherine de Bourgh Fitzwilliam Darcy Elizabeth Bennet

her resentment gave way, either to her affection for him, or her curiosity to see how his wife conducted herself; and she condescended to wait on them at Pemberley

Ch. 61
Georgiana Darcy makes Pemberley her home and forms a strong attachment to Elizabeth Bennet.

Ch. 61 · 📍 [[Pemberley]] · now

Georgiana Darcy Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy

Pemberley was now Georgiana’s home; and the attachment of the sisters was exactly what Darcy had hoped to see.

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