“You have defiled her innocence, and now you refuse her hand?”
Anthony BridgertonSimon BassetS1 · E4 · 00:37:22
What it sounds like
You compromised my sister and now refuse to marry her?
What it really means
“Anthony accuses Simon of dishonoring Daphne and shirking the marriage obligation he believes Simon’s actions created.”
Said today
“You got my sister into trouble and now you’re refusing to take responsibility?”
What was happening
Anthony catches Simon and Daphne together after they kiss and assumes Simon has compromised her reputation. He demands Simon marry her, turning the accusation into a public challenge to his honor.
AnthonyYou have defiled her innocence, and now you refuse her hand?
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 1, episode 4, at 00:37:22
Draws blood.
How much it hurts: 4 of 5
Said plainly.
How well it is hidden: 1 of 5
Type of insultdirect insult, reputation, marriage prospects.
Checked by my AI judge (99% sure). Found in 1 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was confirmed. How this works