From a letter sent to her by Jane.
Wickham tells Elizabeth that Darcy denied him a promised living and that he had been ill-treated by him and cheated out of his inheritance. Wickham portrays Darcy in a negative light, leading Elizabeth to form a negative opinion of him.
Lydia and Wickham first meet in the town of Meryton in Pride and Prejudice.
Mr. Wickham tried to elope with Mr. Darcy's 15 year old sister. Mr. Wickham also squandered away the money he had received from the will of Mr. Darcy's father and he created a plot to marry Georgiana to get her money.
Elizabeth was cross because Wickham was not at the ball, and because Wickham's absence resulted from the fact that Darcy was there. Elizabeth, at that time, believed Wickham had been injured socially and financially by Darcy and had no idea that Wickham was actually avoiding Darcy because he did not what his own guilty past exposed.
Yes, Elizabeth initially believed Wickham's account of Darcy's misconduct due to her prejudice against Darcy. However, as she learned more about Wickham's true character and Darcy's actions, she eventually realized the truth and came to see Wickham's deceit.
On the last day before the regiment goes to Brighton, Elizabeth and Wickham talk about her trip to Kent. She had met Col. Fitzwilliam there and had spent more time with Darcy. The discussion, which makes it clear that she likes Darcy better than she had, makes Wickham nervous. He tries to bring up Darcy's alleged mistreatment of him, but Elizabeth is not interested in hearing about this, so the separate with civility only.
Mrs. Gardiner advised Elizabeth Bennet, the second eldest sister, against pursuing a romantic relationship with George Wickham in Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice. She warned Elizabeth about Wickham's reputation and lack of good character.
No, Jane and Elizabeth did not send Lydia money after she married Wickham. It was Mr. Darcy who provided financial assistance to ensure Lydia and Wickham's marriage could take place and to settle their debts.
George Wickham did not attend the ball at Netherfield, because he did not want to meet Mr. Darcy
Darcy's letter causes Elizabeth to reflect on the things she thinks about both him and Wickham. She comes to the conclusion that Wickham is untrustworthy and Darcy is not as bad as she had thought.
The conversation between Elizabeth and Wickham at the party is interrupted by Mr. Collins, who awkwardly inserts himself into their discussion and monopolizes Elizabeth's attention by inviting her to dance. Wickham is left feeling slighted and excuses himself from the conversation.
No, Elizabeth does not apply the same careful judgment to Wickham as she does to Darcy. She is initially swayed by his charm and smooth talking, which leads her to believe his negative portrayal of Darcy. It is only later that she sees through Wickham's deceit and realizes her mistake.