“The rest of the ton is dazzled by your exploits. I only wish to be too.”
Colin BridgertonJack FeatheringtonS2 · E7 · 00:33:33
What it sounds like
Everyone else is impressed by your achievements, and I wish I were impressed too.
What it really means
“I am not convinced by your claims; the ton may be dazzled, but I am not.”
Said today
“Everyone else seems impressed by your big claims. I’m still waiting to be.”
What was happening
Jack is describing his mines and trying to win Colin’s interest as an investor. Colin’s pointed wish to be dazzled signals that Jack’s story has not impressed him.
ColinThe rest of the ton is dazzled by your exploits. I only wish to be too.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 2, episode 7, at 00:33:33
Stings a little.
How much it hurts: 2 of 5
Wrapped in lace.
How well it is hidden: 3 of 5
Type of insultsarcasm, irony.
Checked by my AI judge (90% sure). Found in 3 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was confirmed. How this works