Darcy Claims Her Hand
While she is chatting with Charlotte Lucas, Darcy unexpectedly claims her hand. Taken completely by surprise, she accepts before she realizes what she is doing; Darcy withdraws at…
Charlotte’s Caution
When the dancing resumes and Darcy returns to claim her, Charlotte whispers a caution: she must not, for the sake of her fancy for Wickham, make herself appear unpleasant in the e…
The Dance with Darcy Begins
Elizabeth takes her place in the set opposite Darcy, conscious of the unexpected dignity of her position and aware that those around her are equally amazed.…
Witty Conversation
A celebrated exchange of wit follows. Elizabeth jokes about the rule of speaking at balls, of each of them being taciturn unless they can say something worthy of posterity, and of…
Mentioning Wickham
Unable to resist the temptation, Elizabeth mentions that when Darcy met them at Meryton they had just formed a new acquaintance.…
Sir William’s Interruption
Sir William Lucas, passing through the set, stops to compliment Darcy on his superior dancing and his choice of partner.…
Conversation About Books
Seeking a new subject, Darcy proposes books. Elizabeth rejects the idea at once, declaring that they never read the same books or not with the same feelings, and refuses to compar…
Questioning Darcy’s Character
Darcy observes that the present always occupies her in such scenes, and Elizabeth, her thoughts elsewhere, suddenly asks whether he once said he hardly ever forgave and was slow t…
Parting in Silence
They finish the dance and part in silence. Both are dissatisfied, though unequally so: in Darcy’s breast a powerful feeling towards Elizabeth soon procures her pardon and turns hi…
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