Elizabeth tried hard to dissuade him from such a scheme, assuring him that Mr. Darcy would consider his addressing him without introduction as an impertinent freedom, rather than a compliment to his aunt; that it was not in the least necessary there should be any notice on either side; and that if it were, it must belong to Mr. Darcy, the superior in consequence, to begin the acquaintance.
Elizabeth essaya en vain de l’arreter et de lui faire comprendre que s’il s’adressait a Mr. Darcy sans lui avoir été présenté, celui-ci considérerait cette démarche plutôt comme une incorrection que comme un acte de déférence envers sa tante.