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Louisa's Fall from the Cobb from "Persuasion". As the party prepares to leave, Louisa insists on being jumped down the steps of the Cobb by Wentworth.

The second day in Lyme

Louisa's Fall from the Cobb

As the party prepares to leave, Louisa insists on being jumped down the steps of the Cobb by Wentworth. She runs up to be jumped again, but misjudges and falls, striking her head on the pavement. She lies motionless, apparently lifeless, causing panic and horror.