Fitzwilliam Darcy the Man Himself by Elizabeth Hopkins

Author:Elizabeth Hopkins [Hopkins, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-11-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Early that morning as Darcy was out riding, he spotted three coaches approaching the manor. As he approached closer, he realized that they were his coaches. He stopped along side the first coach and dismounted.

Fitzwilliam stuck his head out of the window and greeted Darcy. “Good to see you old man! Come join us.”

Us? thought Darcy. He entered the coach and found his sister Georgiana sitting from opposite Fitzwilliam. “As happy as I am to see you Georgiana, I have to ask why you are here? And Fitzwilliam, why are there three coaches and I take note that four of my biggest footmen are accompanying you?”

Fitzwilliam looked abashed and said “I apologize cousin. I carelessly left your missive on your desk and Georgiana read it. Before I departed the house this morning, she was already waiting in the coach with her trunks stowed and a retinue of servants to accompany us. I could not dissuade her and am only grateful that she did not insist on the butler and housekeeper accompanying us as well.”

Georgiana waved her hand in the air “Oh pish. When I learned that Miss Elizabeth Bennet was here, I knew you needed my help to further the acquaintance.”

“Well dear sister of mine, I will have you know your assistance is appreciated but not necessary.”

“Oh? And why is that dear brother?” asked Georgiana.

Darcy’s faced sported a wide grin. “We have come to an understanding and will finalize matters once the situation is complete.”

“Yes, Darcy,” Fitzwilliam interjected. “Tell us why the urgent summons and what are this dire circumstances you referenced in your letter.”

Darcy proceeded to relate all that he had been told about the disappearance of Maria Lucas as well as Lizzie and the Lucas’ posing as servants in order to learn of her whereabouts.

Fitzwilliam’s countenance became serious and Darcy observed that his cousin was in his military commander role.

“Tell us who else besides the Darlings were guest in the manor when Miss Lucas disappeared.”

“Besides Lady Livina, who is Sir Edwin’s wife, only her brother, Robert Cosgrove was present.”

“I have never met the man. What do you know of him?”

“I am afraid not much as I have never met him myself. He is away in town and due to return today. Together we will be able to take the measure of the man.”

“And what can you tell us of Lady Livina?” asked Georgiana.

“I was introduced to the Lady, but beyond that I cannot say. She appears to be a genteel, quiet sort of person and was the daughter of a successful tradesman when she married Sir Edwin. Her family wanted her to marry above herself and advance in society.”

“I will deal with Lady Livinia,” Georgiana said with conviction.

Darcy observed his cousin silently stroking his chin in thought. “And you cousin? Will you assist?”

“Of course I will Darcy.” Fitzwilliam stuck his head out of the coach and asked one of the footman to have his man Kearns brought to him. When Kearns appeared, Fitzwilliam opened the door and beckoned him to enter.

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