Pride and Prejudice Chapter 10

Taking the disengaged arm of Mr. Darcy, Mrs. Hurst left Elizabeth to walk by herself. The path just admitted three. Mr. Darcy felt their rudeness, and immediately said, — “This walk is not wide enough for our party. We had better go into the avenue.” But Elizabeth, who had not the least inclination to remain with them, laughingly answered, — “No, no, stay where you are. You are charmingly grouped, and appear to uncommon advantage. The picturesque would be spoilt by admitting a fourth, Good-bye.” In Chapter 10 of Jane Austen’s masterpiece Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet and Mrs. Hurst came upon Mr. Darcy and Miss Bingley on a walk. The path only admitted three and Elizabeth takes the opportunity to retreat. This image, drawn by Hugh Thompson, is a representation of that scene. Show off your Janeite devotion.