'On that head, therefore, I shall be uniformly silent; and you may assure yourself that no ungenerous reproach shall ever pass my lips when we are married.' Elizabeth objects strongly to Mr Collins's speech, interrupting him after this sentence. Which of the following phrases is the immediate cause of her objection?

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'On that head, therefore, I shall be uniformly silent; and you may assure yourself that no ungenerous reproach shall ever pass my lips when we are married.' Elizabeth objects strongly to Mr Collins's speech, interrupting him after this sentence. Which of the following phrases is the immediate cause of her objection?