“I oughtn’t to have eaten so much,” Richard groaned, laying a hand on his slim midsection. “Not when I am not marching to burn it off.” “You might march, if you wish,” Darcy remarked, from his seat in the corner. “Rise with the rooster and plot a route around the grounds. I shall give Georgiana leave to heckle you, if you are missing regimental life so sorely.” Richard grinned. “Thank you, no. I have been on the receiving end of Georgiana’s heckling before and she is a crueller drill-sergeant than any who wears colours. No, I shall embark on some easier exercise, I think. Perhaps a ride.” Pride And Prejudice VariationColonel FitzwilliamFitzwilliam DarcyGeorgiana Darcy Book:Mr Darcy's Summer Surprise Source: Mr Darcy's Summer Surprise
“Richard glanced over his shoulder once more, noting the careful degree of distance between the pair, and let out a sigh he could not quite stifle. Darcy and Elizabeth may be in love, he thought as he and Anne reached the table and found their seats. But I am not entirely sure they know it!” Pride And Prejudice VariationElizabeth BennetColonel FitzwilliamFitzwilliam Darcy Book:Mr Darcy's Summer Surprise Source: Mr Darcy's Summer Surprise