Brighton is where the Militia leaves to after being stationed in Meryton Village. This is where Lydia follows them and stays with Colonel and Mrs. Forster. It is from here that Lydia and Wickham run away to Gretna Green.

Elizabeth recounts the situation to Darcy after receiving word from Jane. "My youngest sister has left all her friends - has eloped; - has thrown herself into the power of - of Mr. Wickham. They are gone off together from Brighton"(251).