Elizabeth decides to give Mr. Darcy a taste of his own medicine by conspiring to help Lady Catherine achieve her objective after confirming his officious interference with her sister through Colonel Fitzwilliam. This story picks up in chapter 33 of Pride and Prejudice while Colonel Fitzwilliam and Lizzy are walking.

Darcy's early setdown at Lucas Lodge provokes him to attempt better manners. Repentant, though still daft, Darcy invites the colonel to aid the rectification of his miss managed education. Though Darcy may recognize his own errors sooner, there is still no small about of misunderstanding between the two.