Chapters 6-7 Summary

The following morning, Elizabeth wakes to find she has overslept and missed out on traveling into the village with the others. Elizabeth decides to take a horse and catch up. However, it begins to rain as Elizabeth reaches the woods, so she takes a path into the woods to find cover. Elizabeth happens upon a cottage and realizes it is the same cottage where Ian asked her to meet him. It is hours past the appointed time, so Elizabeth thinks Ian must have left long ago. However, when Elizabeth enters the cottage, she finds Ian still waiting. Ian is happy to see Elizabeth even though she is concerned about being alone with him without a chaperon. Ian assures her no one will find out. Ian and Elizabeth share a relaxing meal during which Ian encourages Elizabeth to ask him questions she...