It is bestowed for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in actual combat against an armed enemy force.
Miss Bingley immediately fixed her eyes on his face, and desired he would tell her what lady had the credit of inspiring such reflections. Mr. Darcy replied with great intrepidity, " Miss Elizabeth Bennet."
Miss Bingleyimmediately fixed her eyes on his face, and desired he would tell her what lady had the credit of inspiring such reflections . Mr. Darcy replied with great intrepidity: " Miss Elizabeth Bennet. "