what does Elizabeth and Jane think about Wickham's information about Darcy?

A group of soldiers comes to Meryton. One of the soldiers is called Mr. Wickham. Mr. Wickham is handsome and seems friendly. Mr. Wickham tells Elizabeth that Mr. Darcy is a very bad man. He says that Darcy did not give him any money, even though Darcy’s father wanted him to. Elizabeth feels sorry for Mr. Wickham. She doesn’t like Mr. Darcy.

Elizabeth already has prejudices against Mr. Darcy , and Mr.Wickham description of his characters aggravates her aversion towards Mr. Darcy. Wickham very tactfully convinces Elizabeth that Mr. Darcy is jealous of him and that he is very selfish . Elizabeth believes Wickham easily as a result of her wounded pride .

Jane on the other hand does not think ill about anyone . She says that she would find out all about it from Mr Bingley in the evening at the ball.