This is a little off-topic, but directly related to Sir William. I would like to get to know Sir William a little better as I read. I was struck in Chapter 3 how the Bennet women could not get enough *satisfying* details about Mr. Bingley from Mr. Bennet, so they had to talk to Lady Lucas. She had all the information they wanted--but she had gotten her info from Sir William. How opposite Sir William and Mr. Bennet are in this instance!

However, I am wondering if Sir William is really a great opposition of character to Mr. Bennet. In Chapter 5, when Sir William is described as "courteous" after being knighted, is "courteous" supposed to be a play on words? In my Webster's, "courteous" means polite, gracious, considerate of others. However, a "courtier" is someone who attends a royal court and flatters others in order to win their favor. Is Sir William truly gracious or is he trying to win favor from people through his actions and words?