Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet meet in Ramsgate months before he appears at Netherfield with Charles Bingley and company. Edward Gardiner reveals the identity of Mr. Darcy and his sister and their trouble in Ramsgate is made known. Upon meeting again at the assembly in Meryton, heated words are exchanged at her knowledge of the Ramsgate debacle and Elizabeth comes to despise Mr. Darcy for his behavior. When he sees Elizabeth in Meryton upon Lieutenant...