The story returns to the Shelby plantation; in his cabin, Tom prepares for Haley to arrive and take him away. He is resigned to his fate and claims that he is in God’s hands, but Chloe is heartbroken and unconvinced. Not even her faith brings her solace. As he considers his future, Mrs. Shelby visits, promising to try to buy him back as soon as she can.

The two men—one slave and one slave trader—depart the plantation. Before they cross beyond the border of the Shelbys’ land, Master George arrives to bid farewell to Tom and give him a parting gift. Tom instructs him to be well-behaved and respect his parents. Master George vows that when he grows up, he will not participate in the buying or selling of slaves.