Pride And Prejudice Script（1）Lydia! Kitty!My dear Mr Bennet, have you heard?Netherfield Park is let at last. Do you not want to know who has taken it?As you wish to tell me, my dear,I doubt I have any choice in the matter.Kitty, what have I told youabout listening at the door?There's a Mr Bingleyarrived from the North.- Five thousand a year!- Really?- He's single!- Who's single?A Mr Bingley, apparently. Kitty!How can that possibly affect them?Mr Bennet,how can you be so tiresome?You know he must marry one of them.That is his design in settling here?You must go and visit him at once.Good heavens. People.For we may not visit if you do not,as you well know, Mr Bennet.- Are you listening? You never listen. - You must, Papa! At once!There's no need. I already have.- You have?- When?Oh, Mr Bennet,how can you tease me so?Have you no compassionfor my poor nerves?You mistake me, my dear.I have the highest respect for them.They've been my constant companions these twenty years.Papa!- Is he amiable?- Who?- Is he handsome?- He's sure to be.With a year,it would not matter if he had warts. Who's got warts?I will consent tohis marrying whichever girl he chooses.- So will he come to the ball tomorrow? - I believe so.- Mr Bennet!- I have to have your muslin!- I'll lend you my green slippers!- They were mine.- I'll do your mending for a week.- I'll retrim your new bonnet.Two weeks I'll do it for.It's not the same!It's not the same.I can't breathe.I think one ofmy toes just came off.If every man does not end the evening in love with you,then I'm no judge of beauty.- Or men.- No, they are far too easy to judge.They're not all bad.Humourless poppycocks,in my limited experience.One day,someone will catch your eye,and then you'll haveto watch your tongue.(2)How good of you to come.Which of the painted peacocksis our Mr Bingley?He's on the right.On the left is his sister.- The person with the quizzical brow? - That is his good friend, Mr Darcy.- He looks miserable, poor soul.- He may be, but poor he is not.Tell me.a year,and he owns half of Derbyshire.The miserable half.Mr Bennet, you must introduce himto the girls immediately.Smile at Mr Bingley. Smile.Mary.Mr Bingley, my eldest daughter you know.Mrs Bennet, Miss Jane Bennet, Elizabeth and Miss Mary Bennet.It is a pleasure. I have two others,but they're already dancing.I'm delighted to make your acquaintance.And may I introduce Mr Darcyof Pemberley in Derbyshire.How do you like ithere in Hertfordshire?Very much.The library at Netherfield,I've heard, is one of the finest.It fills me with guilt. I'm not a good reader. I prefer being out of doors.Oh, I mean, I can read, of course.And I'm not suggestingyou can't read out of doors.I wish I read more, but thereseem to be so many other things to do.That's exactly what I meant.Mama, Mama! You will never, ever believe what we're about to tell you.- Tell me!- She's going to take the veil.- The regiment are coming!- Officers?They're going to be stationedthe whole winter, right here.- Officers?- As far as the eye can see.Oh, look.Jane's dancing with Mr Bingley.Mr Bennet.- Do you dance, Mr Darcy?- Not if I can help it.I didn't know you were comingto see me. What's the matter?We are a long way from Grosvenor Square, are we not, Mr Darcy?I've never seen so many pretty girls.You were dancingwith the only handsome girl.She is the most beautiful creatureI have ever beheld.- But her sister Elizabeth is agreeable.- Perfectly tolerable.Not handsome enough to tempt me. Return to your partner and enjoy her smiles.You're wasting your time with me.Count your blessings, Lizzie. If heliked you, you'd have to talk to him.Precisely.I wouldn't dance with himfor a（3）let alone the miserable half.Wait!- I enjoyed that so much, Miss Lucas.- How well you dance, Mr Bingley.I've never enjoyed a dance so much.My daughter Janeis a splendid dancer, is she not?She is indeed.Your friend Miss Lucasis a most amusing young woman.Oh, yes, I adore her.- It is a pity she's not more handsome.- Mama!Oh, but Lizziewould never admit that she's plain.Of course, it's my Jane who's considered the beauty of the county.Mama, please!When she was a gentlemanwas so much in love with her,I was sure he would make her an offer.However, he did write hersome very pretty verses.And that put paid to it.I wonder who discovered the powerof poetry in driving away love.- I thought poetry was the food of love. - Of a fine, stout love.But if it is only a vague inclination, one poor sonnet will kill it.So, what do you recommendto encourage affection?Dancing. Even if one's partneris barely tolerable.Mr Bingley is just whata young man ought to be.- Sensible, good-humoured...- Handsome, conveniently rich...Marriage should not be drivenby thoughts of money.Only deep lovewill persuade me to marry.- Which is why I'll end up an old maid. - Do you really believe he liked me?He danced with you most of the night,and stared at you the rest.I give you leave to like him.You've liked many stupider.You're a great deal too aptto like people in general.All the worldis good in your eyes.Not his friend. I still can't believewhat he said about you.Mr Darcy?I'd more easily forgive his vanityhad he not wounded mine.But no matter.I doubt we shall ever speak again.He danced with Miss Lucas.We were all there, dear.It is a shame she's not more handsome.There's a spinsterin the making and no mistake.The fourth with a Miss Kingof little standing,and the fifth again with Jane.If he had any compassion,he would've sprained his ankle.The way you carry on,-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pride And Prejudice Script（4）When you die,which may be very soon,they will be left without a roof over their head nor a penny to their name.- Please, it's ten in the morning.- A letter to Miss Bennet, ma'am.From Netherfield Hall.Praise the Lord. We are saved!Make haste, Jane,make haste. Oh, happy day!It is from Caroline Bingley.She has invited me to dine with her.- Her brother will be dining out.- Dining out?- Can I take the carriage?- Let me see.- It is too far to walk.- This is unaccountable of him.Mama, the carriage for Jane?Certainly not. She'll go on horseback.Horseback!Lizzie.Now she'll have to stay the night, exactly as I predicted.Good grief, woman,your skills in the art of matchmakingare positively occult.Though I don't think, Mama,you can take credit for making it rain."My friends will not hear of me returning home until I am better.Excepting a sore throat, a fever anda headache, nothing is wrong with me."If Jane does die it will be a comfortto know it was in pursuit of Mr Bingley. People do not die of colds.But she may perish with theshame of having such a mother.I must go to Netherfield at once.Lady Bathurst is redecoratingher ballroom in the French style.A little unpatriotic, don't you think? Miss Elizabeth Bennet.Good Lord, did you walk here?I did.- I'm so sorry. How is my sister?- She's upstairs.Thank you.My goodness, did yousee her hem? Six inches deep in mud. She looked positively mediaeval.I feel such a terrible imposition.They're being so kind to me.I don't know who is more pleased at yourbeing here, Mama or Mr Bingley.Thank you for tendingto my sister so diligently.She's in far better comfortthan at home.It's a pleasure.I mean, it's not a pleasurethat she's ill. Of course not.It's a pleasure that she's here,being ill.Not going to be famous, our pig.Black on the back, but not relatedto the learned pig of Norwich.- Now that pig is...- Mr Bennet.It's all going to plan.He's half in love with her already.Pride And Prejudice Script（5）He doesn't mind that she hasn't a penny.He has more than enough for the two of them.- How will we meet them?- Easy!Wait for me!You drop something. They pick it up. And then you're introduced. Officers!You write uncommonly fast, Mr Darcy.You're mistaken. I write slowly.How many letters you must have occasion to write, Mr Darcy. Letters of business.How odious I should think them.It is fortunate, then,they fall to me and not you.Tell your sister I long to see her.- I've already told her once.- I do dote on her.I was quite in raptures at her beautiful design for a table.Perhaps you will give me leave to defer your raptures.I have not room enough to do them justice.You young ladies are so accomplished.- What do you mean?- You paint tables, play the pianoand embroider cushions.I never heard of a lady,but people say she's accomplished.The word is applied too liberally.I do not know more than half a dozen women- that are truly accomplished.- Nor I.Goodness, you must comprehend a great deal in the idea.- I do.- Absolutely.She must have a knowledge of music,singing, drawing, dancing and the modern languages to deserve the word.And something in her air and manner of walking.And she must improve her mind by extensive reading.I'm no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women.- I wonder at you knowing any.- Are you so severe on your own sex?I never saw such a woman. She would certainly be a fearsome thing to behold.Miss Elizabeth, let us take a turn about the room.It's refreshing, is it not, after sitting so long in one attitude?It is a small kind of accomplishment,I suppose.Will you not join us, Mr Darcy?You can only have two motives, and I would interfere with either.What can he mean?The surest way to disappoint him would be to ask him nothing.Do tell us, Mr Darcy.Either you are in each other's confidence and you have secret affairs to discuss, or you are conscious that your figures appear to the greatest advantage by walking.If the first,I should get in your way.If the second,I can admire you much better from here.How shall we punish him for such a speech?- We could laugh at him.- No. Mr Darcy is not to be teased.Are you too proud, Mr Darcy? And would you consider pride a fault or a virtue? - I couldn't say.- We're trying to find a fault in you.I find it hard to forgive the follies and vices of others, or their offences against me. My good opinion,once lost, is lostPride And Prejudice Script（7）What a shame,for I dearly love to laugh.A family trait, I think.A Mrs Bennet, a Miss Bennet,a Miss Bennet and a Miss Bennet, sir.Are we to receive everyBennet in the country?What an excellent room you have, sir.Such expensive furnishings.I do hopeyou intend to stay here, Mr Bingley.Absolutely, I find the countryvery diverting. Don't you agree, Darcy?I find it perfectly adequate.Even if societyis a little less varied than in town.Less varied? Not at all.We dine with four and familiesof all shapes and sizes.Sir William Lucas, for instance,is a very agreeable man.And a good deal less self-important than some people half his rank.Mr Bingley,is it true you will hold a ball here?A ball?It would be an excellent way to meet new friends. You could invite the militia.- Oh, do hold a ball!- Kitty!When your sister recovers,you shall name the day.I think a ball is an irrational wayto gain new acquaintance.It would be better if conversation,not dancing, were the order of the day.Indeed, much more rational,but rather less like a ball.Thank you, Mary.What a fine imposing place to be sure,is it not, my dears?There's no houseto equal it in the county.- Mr Darcy.- Miss Bennet.- There she is.- I don't know how to thank you.You're welcome any timeyou feel the least bit poorly.Thank you for your stimulating company. Most instructive.Not at all. The pleasure is all mine.- Mr Darcy.- Miss Elizabeth.And then there was onewith great long lashes, like a cow.Ask Mrs Hillto order us a sirloin, Betsy.Just the one, mind.We're not made of money.I hope, my dear,you've ordered a good dinner today.I've reason to expectan addition to our family party.His name's Mr Collins,the dreaded cousin.- Who is to inherit?- Everything.Even my piano stoolbelongs to Mr Collins.When?He may turn us out of the houseas soon as he pleases.The estate passes directly to himand not to us poor females.Mr Collins, at your service.What a superbly featured roomand what excellent potatoes.It's many years sinceI've had such an exemplary vegetable.To which fair cousin should I compliment the excellence of the cooking?We are perfectly able to keep a cook. Excellent.Pride And Prejudice Script（7）I'm very pleasedthe estate can afford such a living.I'm honoured to have as my patroness Lady Catherine de Bourgh.You've heard of her, I presume?My small rectory abuts her estate,Rosings Park,and she often condescendsto drive by my humble dwellingin her little phaeton and ponies.Does she have any family?One daughter, the heiress of Rosings and very extensive property.I've often observed to Lady Catherinethat her daughterseemed born to be a duchess,for she has all the superior gracesof elevated rank.These kind of complimentsare always acceptable to the ladies,and which I conceive myself particularly bound to pay.How happy for you, Mr Collins,to possess the talent for flatteringwith such delicacy.Do these attentions proceedfrom the impulse of the momentor are theythe result of previous study?They arisefrom what is passing at the time.And though I do sometimes amuse myself with arranging such little compliments,I always wish to give themas unstudied an air as possible.Oh, believe me, no one would suspect your manners to be rehearsed.After dinner, I thoughtI might read to you for an hour or two.I have with me Fordyce's Sermonswhich speak very eloquentlyon all matters moral.Are you familiar with Fordyce's Sermons, Miss Bennet?Mrs Bennet, I have been bestowed by the good grace of Lady Catherine de Bourgha parsonage of no mean size.I have become aware of the fact.It is my avowed hopethat soon I may find a mistress for it.And I have to inform youthat the eldest Miss Bennethas captured my special attention.Oh, Mr Collins.Unfortunately, it is incumbent upon meto hint that the eldest Miss Bennetis very soon to be engaged.Engaged.But Miss Lizzie,next to her in age and beauty,would make anyone an excellent partner.Do not you agree? Mr Collins?Indeed. Indeed.A very agreeable alternative.Mr Collins is a man whomakes you despair at the entire sex.- Yours, I believe.- Oh, Mr Wickham, how perfect you are.He picked up my handkerchief.Did you drop yours on purpose?Mr Wickham is a lieutenant.- An enchanted lieutenant.- What are you up to, Liddy?- We happened to be looking for ribbon. - White, for the ball.Shall we all lookfor some ribbon together?- Good afternoon, Mr James.- Miss Lydia, Miss Bennet.I shan't evePride And Prejudice Script（9）Till he does,I hope never to encounter him.Poor, unfortunate, Mr Wickham.Wickham is twice the man Darcy is.And, let us hope,a rather more willing dancer.There they are, look.- Oh, yes.- Billy.Jane Martin is here.May I say what an immense pleasureit is to see you again.- Mrs Bennet.- Miss Bingley.Charming.I'm so pleased you're here.So am I.And how are you? Miss Elizabeth?Are you looking for someone?No, not at all, I was just admiringthe general splendour.- It is breathtaking, Mr Bingley.- Good.You might have passeda few pleasantries with Mr Bingley.I've never met amore pleasant gentleman in all my years. Did you see how he dotes on her?Dear Jane,always doing what's best for her family.- Charlotte!- Lizzie!- Have you seen Mr Wickham?- No. Perhaps he's through here.Lizzie, Mr Wickham is not here. Apparently, he's been detained.Detained where? He must be here.- There you are.- Mr Collins.Perhaps you will do me the honour, Miss Elizabeth.Oh, I did not think you danced,Mr Collins.I do not think it incompatiblewith the office of a clergyman.Several people, her Ladyship included, have complimented meon my lightness of foot.Apparently, your Mr Wickham hasbeen called on some business to town.Dancing is of little consequenceto me, but it does......but it does affordthe opportunity to lavish......upon one's partner attentions...- My informer tells me......that he would be less inclinedto be engaged, were it not for......the presenceof a certain gentleman.Which is my primary object.That gentleman barely warrants the name.It is my intention, if I may be so bold,to remain close to youthroughout the evening.May I have the next dance,Miss Elizabeth?You may.- Did I agree to dance with Mr Darcy?- I dare say you will find him amiable.It would be most inconvenient since I've sworn to loathe him for all eternity.- I love this dance.- Indeed. Most invigorating.It is your turn to say something,Mr Darcy.I talked about the dance.Now you ought to remark on the sizeof the room or the number of couples.I'm perfectly happy to oblige.What would you like most to hear?That reply will do for present.Perhaps by and by I may observethat private ballsare much pleasanPride And Prejudice Script（10）For now, we may remain silent.Do you talk as a rule while dancing?No. No, I prefer to beunsociable and taciturn.Makes it all so much more enjoyable,don't you think?Tell me, do you and your sistersvery often walk to Meryton?Yes, we often walk to Meryton.It's a great opportunityto meet new people.When you met us, we'd just had thepleasure of forming a new acquaintance.Mr Wickham's blessed with such happy manners, he's sure of making friends.Whether he's capableof retaining them is less so.He's been so unfortunate as to lose your friendship. That is irreversible?- It is. Why do you ask such a question? - To make out your character.- What have you discovered?- Very little.I hear such different accountsof you as puzzle me exceedingly.I hope to afford you more clarityin the future.- Is that Mr Darcy of Pemberley?- I believe so.I must make myself known to him.He's a nephew of my patroness,Lady Catherine.He will consider it an impertinence.Mr Darcy.Mr Darcy.Mr Darcy. Good evening...What interesting relatives you have.Mary, dear,you've delighted us long enough.Let the other young ladies have a turn.... since I was a child,and then she died.I have a beautiful grey.Of course, Caroline'sa much better rider than I, of course.Oh, yes. We fully expecta most advantageous marriage.And my Jane, marrying so grand, must throw her sisters in the way.Clearly my family are seeing who can expose themselves to the most ridicule.- At least Bingley has not noticed.- No.- I think he likes her very much.- But does she like him?Few of us are secure enough to bein love without proper encouragement. Bingley likes her enormously,but might not do moreif she does not help him on.She's just shy. If he cannotperceive her regard, he is a fool.We are all fools in love.He does not knowher character as we do.She should move fastand snap him up.There is plenty of timefor us to get to know him afterwards.I can't help feelingthat someone's going to produce a pigletand make us chase it.- Oh, dear!- I do apologise, sir.I'm awfully sorry. Do forgive me.Emily, please!Mary, my dear Mary.Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.- I've been practising all week.- I know, my dear.I hate balls.Mr Bennet, wake up.Oh, I've never had such a good time! Charles, you cannot be serious.We'll have a wedding here in less thanthree months if you ask me, Mr Bennet.Mr Bennet!Mary, please.Thank you, Mr Hill.Mrs Bennet, I was hoping,if it would not trouble you,that I might solicita private audience with Miss Elizabeth.Oh, certainly,Lizzie would be very happy indeed.Everyone, out. Mr Collins would likea private audience with your sister.Wait, Mr Collins can have nothingto say to me that anybody need not hear.I desire you will stay where you are. Everyone else to the drawing room.- Mr Bennet.- But...Now.- Jane. Jane, don't... Jane!- Jane.Papa, stay.Dear Miss Elizabeth,My attentions have beentoo marked to be mistaken.Almost as soonas I entered the house,I singled you outas the companion of my future life.But before I am run awaywith my feelings,perhaps I may statemy reasons for marrying.Firstly, that it isthe duty of a clergymanto set the exampleof matrimony in his parish.Secondly, I am convincedit will add greatly to my happiness.And thirdly,that it is at the urgingof my esteemed patroness,Lady Catherine,that I select a wife.My object in coming to Longbournwas to choose such a onefrom among Mr Bennet's daughters,for I am to inherit the estateand such an alliance will surely......suit everyone.And now nothing remains but for me to assure you in the most animated language- of the violence of my affections.- Mr Collins!And no reproachon the subject of fortune- will cross my lips once we're married. - You forget I have given no answer.Lady Catherine willthoroughly approve when I speak to herof your modesty, economyand other amiable qualities.Sir, I am honoured by your proposal,but I regret that I must decline it.I know ladiesdon't seek to seem too eager...Mr Collins, I am perfectly serious.You could not make me happy.And I'm the last womanin the world who could make you happy.I flatter myself that your refusalis merely a natural delicacy.Pride And Prejudice Script（11）Besides, despite manifold attractions,it is by no means certain another offerof marriage will ever be made to you.I must conclude that you simply seekto increase my love by suspense,according to the usual practiceof elegant females.I am not the sort of femaleto torment a respectable man.Please understand me,I cannot accept you.Headstrong, foolish child.Don't worry, Mr Collins. We'll have thislittle hiccup dealt with immediately.Lizzie. Lizzie!Mr Bennet, we're all in an uproar!You must comeand make Lizzie marry Mr Collins.Mr Collins has proposed to Lizzie,but she vowed she will not have him, and now the danger isMr Collins may not have Lizzie.- What am I to do?- Well, come and talk to her.Now!- Tell her you insist they marry.- Papa, please.You will have this houseand save your sisters from destitution.- I can't marry him.- Go and say you've changed your mind.- Think of your family.- You cannot make me.Mr Bennet, say something.Your mother insistsupon you marrying Mr Collins.Yes, or I shall never see her again.From this day onward, you must bea stranger to one of your parents.Who will maintain youwhen your father is dead?Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr Collins,and I will never see you againif you do.Thank you, Papa.Ungrateful child!I shall never speak to you again.Not that I takemuch pleasure in talking.People who suffer as I dofrom nervous complaintscan have no pleasurein talking to anybody.Jane!What's the matter? Jane?I don't understandwhat would take him from Netherfield.Why does he not know when he'll return?Read it."Mr Darcy is impatient to see his sister and we are scarcely less eager.I do not think Georgiana Darcyhas her equal for beauty,elegance and accomplishment.I hope to call her hereafter my sister."Is that not clear enough?Caroline sees her brotherin love with youand has taken him offto persuade him otherwise.But I know her to be incapableof wilfully deceiving anyone.- It's more likely he does not love me.- He loves you. Do not give up.Go to our aunt and uncle's in London,let it be known you are thereand I am sure he will come to you.Give my love to my sisterand try not to be a burden, dear. Poor Jane.Still, a girl likes to becrossed in love now and then.Poor Jane.Still, a girl likes to becrossed in love now and then.It gives her something to think ofand a sort of distinctionamongst her companions.- I'm sure that will cheer her up, Papa. - It's your turn now, Lizzie.You've turned down Collins.You're free to go offand be jilted yourself.What about Mr Wickham?He's a pleasant fellowand he'd do the job credibly.- Father...- And you have an affectionate mother who would make the most of it.- Charlotte!- My dear Lizzie.I've come her to tell you the news.Mr Collins and I are... engaged.- Engaged?- Yes.- To be married?- What other kind of engaged is there?For heaven's sake, Lizzie,don't look at me like that.I should beas happy with him as any other.- But he's ridiculous.- Oh, hush.Not all of us can afford to be romantic.I've been offereda comfortable home and protection.There's a lot to be thankful for.I'm years old.I've no money and no prospects.I'm already a burden to my parents.And I'm frightened.So don't judge me, Lizzie.Don't you dare judge me.Pride And Prejudice Script（12）Dear Charlotte,thank you for your letter.I'm glad the house,。