Following Lizzie's marriage refusal, and her accusations concerning Jane and Wickham, Darcy's determined to defend his honour.
He writes Lizzie a letter revealing that Wickham is a cad who declined any interest in the church and requested £5,000 instead.
Darcy continues by saying that Wickham tried to elope with his 15-year-old sister, Georgiana, in the hope of acquiring her £30,000 fortune. Finally, Darcy reveals that he did everything in his power to separate Bingley and Jane. He retorts that he strongly objected to the 'want of propriety' displayed by her family.
Lizzie returns to Longbourne. She's unsurprised to learn of Wickham's broken engagement to Miss King.
Meanwhile, Lydia and her sister, Kitty, are distraught that the regiment stationed at Meryton have moved to Brighton. However, Lydia's spirits are soon raised when she receives an invitation to Brighton from Colonel Forster's wife.
Lizzie's deeply concerned that Lydia will expose the family to ridicule. She voices her fierce objections to her father but he is unmoved.
Mr and Mrs Gardiner invite Lizzie to Derbyshire. There they visit Pemberley, Darcy's grand and handsome estate. Lizzie's astonished at its beauty and even more astounded when the housekeeper sings nothing but praise for Darcy.
Elsewhere, Darcy is bathing in his lake. When he strolls back to the house, soaked in his wet breeches, he's shocked to see Lizzie. She doesn't know where to look! They make small talk before Darcy's swift exit.
Lizzie feels she must leave immediately. As they make their way to the carriage, Darcy reappears and welcomes them properly. Lizzie's shocked by this sudden transformation in character.
Darcy reveals that his sister, Georgiana, is keen to make Lizzie's acquaintance and that Bingley and his sisters will soon be joining him at Pemberley.
