Foolish Lydia! They told her Wickham was a womanizer, who had at least a child out of wedlock, plus a lot of debts and being a deserter, and she's only angry at him because he went away without her!
Mrs Bennet was too soft with her. At least SHE has sense enough to realise what a poor husband a soldier just like him would be for her daughter. Lydia needs to be taught how much everything costs, to be asked how Wickham would maintain her when he was a deserter who couldn't pay his debts.
About Bingley, he needs to give Jane a good explanation, rather a confession, about why he went away for so long.
I'm worried that the highwaymen will try to attack Lizzy now the newspaper published where she's located. I don't think they're fool enough to try to trespass Matlock House, but perhaps when she's recovered enough to travel back to Herefordshire or London. Darcy better keep watch over her.
Thank you for another great chapter!
