She notices the colour of his eyes. It makes her think of the garden at Longbourn and a light rain in Spring. Elizabeth blushes slightly and looks away, because thoughts like that are not considered appropriate.

"Overwhelming, oh, yes." She swallows and looks down at the map again. How much should she share with a stranger, even one who is being so kind? "Taking it 'in stride' will be a challenge, sir, but I am glad I appear to be... coping well."