"I attempted to elope with Miss Bennet—abduct her, even. I thought she would be willing enough once she discovered how I felt about her. I allowed her to think that something had happened to Richard in order to convince her to leave with me, and I was on the point of handing her into a carriage with the intention of making immediately for Scotland; fortunately for all of us, Richard came upon us before I could accomplish our escape."
his contrition is noted. he's still a fucking loser though.
