“I know very well, madam,” said he, “that when persons sit down to a card table, they must take their chances of these things, — and happily I am not in such circumstances as to make five shillings any object. There are undoubtedly many who could not say the same, but thanks to Lady Catherine de Bourgh, I am removed far beyond the necessity of regarding little matters.” [перевод...]
Mr. Wickham's attention was caught; and after observing Mr. Collins for a few moments, he asked Elizabeth in a low voice whether her relation was very intimately acquainted with the family of De Bourgh. [перевод...]
“Lady Catherine de Bourgh,” she replied, “has very lately given him a living. I hardly know how Mr. Collins was first introduced to her notice, but he certainly has not known her long.” [перевод...]
“You know of course that Lady Catherine de Bourgh and Lady Anne Darcy were sisters; consequently that she is aunt to the present Mr. Darcy.” [перевод...]
“No, indeed, I did not. — I knew nothing at all of Lady Catherine's connections. I never heard of her existence till the day before yesterday.” [перевод...]