Their adulterous affair is uncovered, and the two elope, bringing shame and disgrace on her and irrevocably destroying any good impression he had made with Fanny during his courtship.
Their adulterous affair is uncovered, and the two run away together. This results in Mr Rushworth divorcing Maria, bringing shame and disgrace on her and irrevocably destroying any good impression Henry had made with Fanny during his courtship.