Pride and Prejudice: Chapters 13-28 Summary
Chapter 13: Visitors to Rosings
Elizabeth meets Mr. Darcy. He appears to be interested in her, but she thinks nothing of it.
Chapter 14: Mr. Darcy's Proposal
Elizabeth learns that it was Darcy who stopped Bingley from marrying Jane. She is angry and then amazed when Darcy asks her to marry him. She refuses him rudely.
Chapter 15: The Letter
Elizabeth receives a letter from Darcy explaining why he stopped Bingley from marrying Jane and providing his version of his conflict with Wickham.
Chapter 16: Return Home
Elizabeth and Jane return home, and Elizabeth tells Jane about Darcy.
Chapter 17: The Regiment Leaves Meryton
After Wickham’s regiment leaves for Brighton, Lydia, the youngest Bennet sister (sixteen), is invited to stay in Brighton with friends.
Chapter 18: Pemberley
Elizabeth accidentally meets Darcy on her travels. He is charming, and many people tell her what a nice gentleman he is.
Chapter 19: The Bingleys
The Bingleys come to stay with Darcy. It seems Darcy is still in love with Elizabeth.
Chapter 20: Lydia and Wickham
Elizabeth learns that sixteen-year-old Lydia has run off with Wickham and may not have married him. Darcy shows sympathy toward Elizabeth.
Chapter 21: Mr. Gardiner Goes to London
Mr. Gardiner and Mr. Bennet go to London to try to find the missing couple.
Chapter 22: Mr. Bennet Returns
Mr. Collins writes to say it would be better if Lydia were dead and that he is glad he did not marry into such a family.
Chapter 23: Lydia and Wickham Found
The couple is found, and Wickham agrees to marry Lydia in return for a large sum of money. Elizabeth and her father believe Mr. Gardiner provided the funds.
Chapter 24: The Secret Benefactor
Lydia is married. Elizabeth discovers that it was actually Darcy who secretly paid Mr. Wickham the necessary money.
Chapter 25: Return to Netherfield
Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy return to the neighborhood. Bingley, encouraged by Darcy, proposes to Jane, who willingly accepts.
Chapter 26: Lady Catherine Visits Longbourn
Lady Catherine, Darcy’s aunt, visits. She demands to know if Elizabeth is engaged to Darcy and asks her to promise never to accept such a proposal. Elizabeth, insulted, refuses.
Chapter 27: Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy
Darcy proposes to Elizabeth again, and she accepts. Mr. Bennet is amazed but gives his permission.
Chapter 28: The End
Jane and Elizabeth are married, and the story concludes.