[Pride and Prejudice] Stupid life in the 18th century

When I come to Bath for vacation, I don’t have a few weeks, and I can’t enjoy myself. During this period, there are many tourists coming and going, almost every day or two. There will be new faces in the party hall.Every day, like all the tourists, the Bennett family will also go to the mineral spring hall to drink mineral water and chat with other people.The two Miss Bennett looked through the visitor list of the spa hall curiously. There are quite a lot of rich people on vacation.

Mrs. Bennet obviously thinks that the two daughters have no romance and should take part in more social activities, and she is also very generous with the daughters' pocket money.After Jane and Bennett participated in the Bath Ball, although they lamented how lively and crowded it was, they didn't think that they could fall in love with someone just by this brief contact.What's more, they are not satisfied with the clothes in the store, and occasionally buy a hat at most.

Through the introduction of Mr. Jin, Mr. Bennett is somewhat satisfied with the two children of the Allen family and Mr. Darcy Jr.Old Mr. Darcy had come to Bath because of his illness, and it seemed that they were going to stay here for a long time.As for the Allen brothers, they had just gone on a study tour after graduation, and Andy and Henry had a lot of knowledge and were very talkative.As soon as they invited, the Bennet sisters accepted.

Today, two or two took a chariot to Blaize Castle in the outskirts. It was completely decorated with a chariot with two horses: seats, trunks, sword cases, fenders, lights, and silver inlays.

What Jane and Elizabeth are most curious about is of course their study tour experience.Study tours were the most popular among the children of nobles in the 18th century. For the middle-class (no title) Allen family, they also attached great importance to the education of their children.Naturally, the Allen brothers did not have their own personal tutors, but accompanied the eldest son of the Earl of Portsmouth, a nobleman.

Unlike the little Portsmouth who received an aristocratic education, the two could not write those eloquent poems.They are sunny and cheerful, but they have published some travel notes in China.The route and study tour of the Earl's family focused on humanities, classical culture, and law, so the group of people naturally came into contact with some literary giants, poets, and politicians.The two brothers also spent a full 500 pounds a year.

But they had the honor of visiting Rousseau and Denis Diderot in Paris.

In Germany they also met Johann Caspar Goethe, a gentleman who had worked at the Supreme Court in Wetzlar, was proficient in law, had high political sensitivity, was now a member of the Reichstag, married the mayor of Frankfurt daughter.The other was Immanuel Kant of the University of Koenigsberg.One just made a fortune, and the other was still studying hard in a poor family.

Jane rides with Henry, and is very interested in the cultural customs and customs and etiquette of the brothers along the way, and is as keen on learning French as any English lady.Henry's eyebrows were beaming now, under the adoring eyes of the lady, how could he not be embarrassed.What's more, such a beautiful lady, these two Miss Bennets are shining in Bath.Now this beauty is not only riding with him, but also attracted by his topic, what a blessing!

Elizabeth listened to Andy talking about those celebrities who are still unknown, and most of them were not very impressed.The only Rousseau she knows has not been published yet.As for Kant, who was from a poor family, he felt that it would be great if he had the opportunity to be Andrew's tutor.

After more than an hour, they finally arrived at the castle, which looked vicissitudes and majesty from a distance, and seemed to be full of many stories.It is said that this is the oldest castle in the Kingdom. A group of people climbed up the tower, walked through the promenade and passed through a long row of majestic rooms. Some remnants of luxurious furniture are displayed in it, which has been unoccupied for many years. (Note 1)

This trip is undoubtedly satisfactory, although everyone feels a little bit sad about the vicissitudes of life after the prosperity.

It was almost evening when the four of them returned to Bath, and they naturally agreed to the two gentlemen's invitation to the evening dance. 16, 7-year-old girl, who is not full of energy and curiosity, keen on prom?

After dinner, the family sat down to have tea and talk about today's itinerary.

"Father, the brothers of the Allen family went to the mainland to study and learn a lot!"

"Dear Liz, study tours are for gentlemen. Ladies, you just need to attend balls more often."

"Oh! Dad." But Liz obviously knew that this request was too outrageous. "In the future, when Andrew grows up, he can go there. Can I accompany him then? Just as a tourist?"

"Although you go to play on your own now, you won't take me to the castle; when I grow up, I won't take you with me either~!" Andrew pouted as he spoke, holding a warm cup in his pink and tender hands. Milk tea, a little angry.

Mrs. Bennet immediately assumed a scowl upon hearing her words. "Liz, you are really going to be in your twenties and still not getting married. Mommy is going to have a headache! Andrew, you are running around like this, who can catch up with you? Even if you can be quiet for a day, be obedient and don't run around, Jane and the others I'll take you with me too."

"Isn't it, Liz, for your mother to not have a headache, you have to find a good husband earlier. Now, girls, do you want to go upstairs to dress up, curly hair? Pick accessories? Put on your beautiful gauze dress?" Mr. Bennett said slowly, looking at the two daughters, then turned to look at the son. "Andrew, you have to go to bed early later."

"It's disgusting!" Andrew's little bun puffed up his face, while grabbing the cookies on the table with one free hand. "I've only just started drinking tea."

Jane had no hope for the study tour in the first place, and she was not very disappointed in this meeting, but she was more interested in the dance. "Liz, let's go upstairs!"

Mrs. Bennet put Andrew in her arms. "Okay, baby, if you don't want to sleep now, wait a while, mom and you go to the game room to play puzzles?"

"Father, for Andrew, I think we can find a tutor. A college student that Brother Allen met in Germany is quite suitable. His family is poor, but he is very knowledgeable."

"At first I thought that I would be sent to school to receive orthodox education when I was 9 years old, but our family now has the title of baronet. If we can go further in the future, the education of our boys must not be slack." Mr. Bennett said proudly Feeling elated, on the social stage of Bath where the upper-class aristocrats withdrew, the gentleman's wealth and status were greatly touted.The family background greatly supports the popularity of the girls.

"Yes, Dad, you think so far!" Elizabeth said and hugged Mr. Bennett's arm.

"Okay, go to the mineral spring hall tomorrow morning and ask the two brothers of the Allen family. Hurry up and go upstairs with Jane!" Mr. Bennet said and patted her.

Jane and Elizabeth went upstairs and changed into plain dresses each, and Elizabeth wore a beaded flower in her hair.Jane gently pulled up her hair with a blue gauze ribbon, which just matched the long dress of the same color.When they came down, Mrs. Bennet was much more satisfied than before. "I just said that you were too careless last time. I saw you at the ball. Even the ladies walking on Bath Street have more complicated hair accessories than you."

"Yes, mother, you are quite experienced in this field, but we really don't like those feathers," Jane smiled, hugged Mrs. Bennet, and kissed her on the cheek.

"Okay, ladies, shall we set off now?" Mr. Bennet said, having put on his coat and hat, and picked up his cane.

When I came to the party hall, I saw the Allen family standing with Mr. Jin, the host of ceremonies, next to them were the Earl of Portsmouth's family.The lady from the Earl's family was talking and laughing at Yanyan, and the lady from the Allen's family, Nicole Allen, was talking in a low voice.

The ladies and wives of the Earl of Portsmouth's family are all the guests of the lady's salon. After Jane and Elizabeth recognized them, they naturally wanted to go up to greet them.

Seeing the two acquaintances, the family members of the Earl's family were also very happy.Henry invited the third lady of the earl's family to dance, and the other ladies formed a circle with Jane and the others.

"Liz, you don't know, as soon as you come in, Mr. Allen next to us will see you." Betty, the eldest daughter of the Earl's family, teased in a low voice, covering half of her face with a lace fan, very charming He only showed a pair of beautiful eyes to the men.

Elizabeth is the most able to read the expression, and this meeting is only a brief explanation. "During the day, I made an appointment with them to go to the suburbs, and said to dance together at night. It's rare to have someone I know. This is great. Do you have an appointment tomorrow?"

"We just arrived today, Jane, I want to introduce you, a great beauty, to my brother!" Diana, the second daughter of the Earl's family, smiled and took Jane's arm, walking towards the family who was talking to Mr. Bennett.

The ladies naturally went to say hello to the elders together.

Steve Portsmouth, the eldest son of the Earl of Portsmouth family, has the bright dark eyes of their family, his eyebrows are a little light but well-shaped, and his tall and straight aristocratic nose with a slightly downward tip .He is really a good-looking Pian Pianjia son, and the sunny and handsome Allen brothers who are with him are much paler.

This nobleman was amazed the moment he saw Jane Bennett. Although Elizabeth was also good-looking, the traditional blond hair and blue eyes were the most dazzling at any time.Steve Portsmouth was almost fascinated. This beauty had bright and soft hair that almost shone like silk, bright eyes, healthy and rosy cheeks, and plump and bright lips.

After greeting the elders, when several young people stood together and talked, the nobleman still looked confused.Diana grinned and bumped her brother with her elbow. "Dear Steve, this is the Bennett sisters I often mention in letters to you, why is it a bit late to meet each other?"

Steve Portsmouth's family education has always been rigorous. He went to mainland China for a study tour after graduating from university.Although there are quite a few dances in the mainland, they are different from the orthodox dances here for adult men and women.Not to mention unrestrained France, where the ball is a good opportunity for sex and friendship.

Now being ridiculed by his sister, Steve Portsmouth, who has always been eloquent, blushed and forced himself to speak flattering words calmly. "I always thought your descriptions were too exaggerated, but I didn't expect this time to be a veritable charming lady." He said as he picked up Jane's hand hanging by his side, and kissed it lightly through the glove.

Andy saw that the ladies' attention was on this beautiful boy, and immediately coughed lightly with his fists, and then bent over to invite Elizabeth. "I hope to be lucky enough to dance with you."

Elizabeth is naturally happy with Jane and this beautiful boy, and agrees to Andy happily. "I have already agreed during the day, how could I refuse? Thank you very much for your company today."

The author has something to say: Note 1: It comes from the speculation of the female lead of Northanger Abbey, and no information has been found.

Information about study tours was drawn from

At the same time, I checked a lot of celebrity information, but Montesquieu was greatly missed by me~ But Mr. Kant is also very powerful!

Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant (immanuelkant), born in Königsberg, German philosopher, founder of German classical philosophy.He is considered one of the most influential thinkers on modern Europe and the last major philosopher of the Enlightenment.He lived in seclusion throughout his life, never married, and lived a monotonous and rigid life as a scholar. Until his death in 1804, he never stepped out of his birthplace.

Kant's writings and lectures made him a respected philosopher. His influence began to spread out of Koenigsberg, and many students came to him to become his disciples. Herder, the pillar of the classical school.

Johann Caspar Goethe is Goethe's father~!I kind of want to be a female ticket Goethe-sama~!

But I regret to tell everyone that Mr. Goethe was born on August 1749, 8.

Date of death: March 1832, 3

In this way, he is at least 7-9 years younger than Andrew Gardinal Bennett.