Elizabeth and Mr. Collins meet for breakfast on Saturday morning, before others join them, and Mr. Collins uses the moment to express gratitude for Elizabeth’s visit.
Mr. Collins praises Lady Catherine’s attentions toward Mrs. Collins and insists on the benefits of being connected to Rosings, emphasizing the advantages of their humble situation.
Mr. Collins awkwardly attempts to affirm the happiness and compatibility of his marriage to Charlotte, which Elizabeth politely acknowledges.
Elizabeth reflects privately on the melancholy of Charlotte’s life but recognizes that Charlotte chose her circumstances with full awareness.
The carriage arrives to take Elizabeth and Maria back to the Gardiners’ home after an affectionate farewell between Elizabeth and Charlotte.
As they prepare to leave, Mr. Collins insists that Elizabeth send her respects and thanks to Lady Catherine and her daughters, which she agrees to.
Maria comments on the eventfulness of their six-week stay, recalling their frequent visits to Rosings, while Elizabeth contemplates how much she will have to conceal rather than share of her experiences.
The journey back to the Gardiners’ house is uneventful, and they arrive within four hours to spend a few days there.
Elizabeth notices Jane appears well but has little time to gauge her emotions due to the engagements planned by their aunt.
Elizabeth anticipates having time at Longbourn to observe Jane more closely and to share the surprising news of Mr. Darcy’s proposal.
Elizabeth struggles with how much of Mr. Darcy’s proposal to reveal, fearing that discussing it could lead to mentioning Bingley, which might upset Jane further.