Mr. Darcy and Col. Fitzwilliam arrive at Rosings - Pride & Prejudice (1995) [subs español]

In this quiet way the first fortnight of her visit soon passed away. Easter was approaching, and the week preceding it was to bring an addition to the family at Rosings, which in so small a circle must be important. Elizabeth had heard, soon after her arrival, that Mr. Darcy was expected there in the course of a few weeks; and though there were not many of her acquaintance whom she did not prefer, his coming would furnish one comparatively new to look at in their Rosings parties, and she might be amused in seeing how hopeless Miss Bingley’s designs on him were, by his behaviour to his cousin, for whom he was evidently destined by Lady Catherine, who talked of his coming with the greatest satisfaction, spoke of him in terms of the highest admiration, and seemed almost angry to find that he had already been frequently seen by Miss Lucas and herself.

His arrival was soon known at the Parsonage; for Mr. Collins was walking the whole morning within view of the lodges opening into Hunsford Lane, in order to have the earliest assurance of it; and, after making his bow as the carriage turned into the park, hurried home with the great intelligence. On the following morning he hastened to Rosings to pay his respects. There were two nephews of Lady Catherine to require them, for Mr. Darcy had brought with him a Colonel Fitzwilliam, the younger son of his uncle, Lord ——; and, to the great surprise of all the party, when Mr. Collins returned, the gentlemen accompanied him. Charlotte had seen them from her husband’s room, crossing the road, and immediately running into the other, told the girls what an honour they might expect, adding,—

“I may thank you, Eliza, for this piece of civility. Mr. Darcy would never have come so soon to wait upon me.”

Elizabeth had scarcely time to disclaim all right to the compliment before their approach was announced by the door-bell, and shortly afterwards the three gentlemen entered the room. Colonel Fitzwilliam, who led the way, was about thirty, not handsome, but in person and address most truly the gentleman. Mr. Darcy looked just as he had been used to look in Hertfordshire, paid his compliments, with his usual reserve, to Mrs. Collins; and whatever might be his feelings towards her friend, met her with every appearance of composure. Elizabeth merely courtesied to him, without saying a word.

Colonel Fitzwilliam entered into conversation directly, with the readiness and ease of a well-bred man, and talked very pleasantly; but his cousin, after having addressed a slight observation on the house and garden to Mrs. Collins, sat for some time without speaking to anybody. At length, however, his civility was so far awakened as to inquire of Elizabeth after the health of her family. She answered him in the usual way; and, after a moment’s pause, added,—

“My eldest sister has been in town these three months. Have you never happened to see her there?”

She was perfectly sensible that he never had: but she wished to see whether he would betray any consciousness of what had passed between the Bingleys and Jane; and she thought he looked a little confused as he answered that he had never been so fortunate as to meet Miss Bennet. The subject was pursued no further, and the gentlemen soon afterwards went away.

Pride & Prejudice, Chapter 30

Collins is such a wierdo😂😂😂i love it 🤣

Charolette knows all

One of my favorite stories.

Mr. Darcy is wise enough to keep the Bingley's well away from Lady Catherine. They may be rich, but they are still middle class as measured by the aristocracy. Hence he switches sidekicks and brings his cousin Col. Fitzwilliam as the amiable companion who might help him improve his relationship with Lizzy. Still, it was a bit of a disappointment. I would have adored seeing how Lady Catherine would have treated Caroline Bingley.

Another words," This man is creeping me out.🙂"

I remember Fitzwilliam is described in the book that he is not handsome at all, but this actor is so handsome

“I hope your family is in good health” x3 😂

Amazing that Maria Lucas grew up to be an office receptionist 😊

This is the authoritative screen version of P&P. Perfection.

Does anyone else think Mr Darcy was a little jealous of the Colonel and Lizzie getting on so well?

I love how the implication here is that Darcy found out Elizabeth is visiting Rosings and staying nearby, so he decided to choose to go "visit" his aunt at this time. He also uses his cousin as a wingman to avoid suspicion, while Lizzie is entirely clueless of the affair until he proposes. Real smooth, Darcy.

Lizzy and Colonel Fitzwilliam: Talking to each other.

The background: Mr. Darcy, staring at Lizzy and ignoring Mr. Collins, takes a moment to greet Charlotte, then continues staring at Lizzy again, while Mr. Collins keeps babbling. Maria’s just there watching them from the other side. This will never not be funny 😂

I know the good Colonel is, canonically, described as "not handsome", but I, as a straight man, would reconsider my sexuality in a heartbeat if I had the good fortune to be the object of that smile!

Every actor in the 1995 version played their part to perfection.

David Bamber effortlessly steals every scene with his genius, and never bettered, portrayal of Mr Collins.

Amusing how the whole room goes quiet when Darcy walks over to speak to Elizabeth.