“He is rather here to shuffle about hunting fortunes.”
Anthony BridgertonDaphne BridgertonS1 · E1 · 00:20:22
What it sounds like
He seems to be here, moving around in search of money.
What it really means
“Anthony thinks Mr. Lewis is a fortune hunter, interested in Daphne’s dowry rather than in her.”
Said today
“He’s not here for her; he’s here for her money.”
What was happening
Daphne calls Mr. Lewis pleasing, but Anthony dismisses him as a man at the ball to hunt fortunes. His warning reflects the marriage market, where a wealthy dowry could attract opportunistic suitors.
AnthonyHe is rather here to shuffle about hunting fortunes.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 1, episode 1, at 00:20:22
Stings rather a lot.
How much it hurts: 3 of 5
Barely veiled.
How well it is hidden: 2 of 5
Type of insultdirect insult, wealth, marriage prospects.
Checked by my AI judge (94% sure). Found in 1 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was worked out from the whole episode. How this works