Mr. Darcy arranges Wickham's marriage to Lydia and pays for all the expenses, including settling Wickham's debts and providing for the couple's future financial security. Darcy does so to protect the reputation of his sister, Georgiana, who had been the target of Wickham's previous attempts to marry for financial gain.
Mrs. Gardiner sent Elizabeth the details in a letter.
In Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice," it is Mr. Darcy who finds Lydia Bennet and George Wickham after they elope. Mr. Darcy then arranges for their marriage to avoid scandal and uphold Lydia's reputation.
Elizabeth noticed that Lydia and Wickham seemed particularly close, flirting openly and behaving recklessly. She observed that Wickham paid special attention to Lydia and that they shared a flirtatious rapport that made Elizabeth uneasy.
Darcy has purchased Wickham a commission in the regular army, which will provide him with an income, he has paid Wickham's outstanding debts, and he has provided some amount of cash for Lydia. Later, the Wickhams ask for positions in court, or money, which Lizzy sends in small amounts.
Mr. Bennet wasinfuriated about the marriage
Mr. Bennet wasinfuriated about the marriage
Mr. Bennet was relieved to know that Lydia and Wickham were finally married.
Jane, in a letter.
Lydia and Wickham go first to Longbourne to visit her family. After the visit, they go to Newcastle, where Wickham is to join a regiment in which he has a commission.
Lydia's marriage separates Lydia from Kitty, ending her bad influence. With Lizzy's marriage, Kitty moves to Pemberly and is exposed to much better manners and education among the people with whom she associates; she benefits greatly from this.
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.
Mr. Bennet was infuriated about the marriage and refused to allow the couple to enter Longbourn.