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Henry Fielding. History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
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To the Honourable
GEORGE LYTTLETON, ESQ;
HENRY FIELDING
THE HISTORY OF TOM JONES, A FOUNDLING
BOOK I. — CONTAINING AS MUCH OF THE BIRTH OF THE FOUNDLING AS IS NECESSARY OR PROPER TO ACQUAINT THE READER WITH IN THE BEGINNING OF THIS HISTORY
Chapter i. — The introduction to the work, or bill of fare to the feast
Chapter ii. — A short description of squire Allworthy, and a fuller account of Miss Bridget Allworthy, his sister
Chapter iii. — An odd accident which befel Mr. Allworthy at his return home. The decent behaviour of Mrs. Deborah Wilkins, with some proper animadversions on bastards
Chapter iv. — The reader's neck brought into danger by a description; his escape; and the great condescension of Miss Bridget Allworthy
Chapter v. — Containing a few common matters, with a very uncommon observation upon them
Chapter vi. — Mrs. Deborah is introduced into the parish with a simile. A short account of Jenny Jones, with the difficulties and discouragements which may attend young women in the pursuit of learning
Chapter vii. — Containing such grave matter, that the reader cannot laugh once through the whole chapter, unless peradventure he should laugh at the author
Chapter viii. — A dialogue between Mesdames Bridget and Deborah; containing more amusement, but less instruction, than the former
Chapter ix. — Containing matters which will surprize the reader
Chapter x. — The hospitality of Allworthy; with a short sketch of the characters of two brothers, a doctor and a captain, who were entertained by that gentleman
Chapter xi. — Containing many rules, and some examples, concerning falling in love: descriptions of beauty, and other more prudential inducements to matrimony
Chapter xii. — Containing what the reader may, perhaps, expect to find in it
Chapter xiii. — Which concludes the first book; with an instance of ingratitude, which, we hope, will appear unnatural
BOOK II. — CONTAINING SCENES OF MATRIMONIAL FELICITY IN DIFFERENT DEGREES OF LIFE; AND VARIOUS OTHER TRANSACTIONS DURING THE FIRST TWO YEARS AFTER THE MARRIAGE BETWEEN CAPTAIN BLIFIL AND MISS BRIDGET ALLWORTHY
Chapter i. — Showing what kind of a history this is; what it is like, and what it is not like
Chapter ii. — Religious cautions against showing too much favour to bastards; and a great discovery made by Mrs. Deborah Wilkins
Chapter iii. — The description of a domestic government founded upon rules directly contrary to those of Aristotle
Chapter iv. — Containing one of the most bloody battles, or rather duels, that were ever recorded in domestic history
Chapter v. — Containing much matter to exercise the judgment and reflection of the reader
Chapter vi. — The trial of Partridge, the schoolmaster, for incontinency; the evidence of his wife; a short reflection on the wisdom of our law; with other grave matters, which those will like best who understand them most
Chapter vii. — A short sketch of that felicity which prudent couples may extract from hatred: with a short apology for those people who overlook imperfections in their friends
Chapter viii. — A receipt to regain the lost affections of a wife, which hath never been known to fail in the most desperate cases
Chapter ix. — A proof of the infallibility of the foregoing receipt, in the lamentations of the widow; with other suitable decorations of death, such as physicians, &c., and an epitaph in the true stile
BOOK III. — CONTAINING THE MOST MEMORABLE TRANSACTIONS WHICH PASSED IN THE FAMILY OF MR ALLWORTHY, FROM THE TIME WHEN TOMMY JONES ARRIVED AT THE AGE OF FOURTEEN, TILL HE ATTAINED THE AGE OF NINETEEN. IN THIS BOOK
THE READER MAY PICK UP SOME HINTS CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN
Chapter i. — Containing little or nothing
Chapter ii. — The heroe of this great history appears with very bad omens. A little tale of so LOW a kind that some may think it not worth their notice. A word or two concerning a squire, and more relating to a gamekeeper and a schoolmaster
Chapter iii. — The character of Mr. Square the philosopher, and of Mr. Thwackum the divine; with a dispute concerning——
Chapter iv. — Containing a necessary apology for the author; and a childish incident, which perhaps requires an apology likewise
Chapter v. — The opinions of the divine and the philosopher concerning the two boys; with some reasons for their opinions, and other matters
Chapter vi. — Containing a better reason still for the before-mentioned opinions
Chapter vii. — In which the author himself makes his appearance on the stage
Chapter viii. — A childish incident, in which, however, is seen a good-natured disposition in Tom Jones
Chapter ix. — Containing an incident of a more heinous kind, with the comments of Thwackum and Square
Chapter x. — In which Master Blifil and Jones appear in different lights
BOOK IV. — CONTAINING THE TIME OF A YEAR
Chapter i. — Containing five pages of paper
Chapter ii. — A short hint of what we can do in the sublime, and a description of Miss Sophia Western
Chapter iii. — Wherein the history goes back to commemorate a trifling incident that happened some years since; but which, trifling as it was, had some future consequences
Chapter iv. — Containing such very deep and grave matters, that some readers, perhaps, may not relish it
Chapter v. — Containing matter accommodated to every taste
Chapter vi. — An apology for the insensibility of Mr. Jones to all the charms of the lovely Sophia; in which possibly we may, in a considerable degree, lower his character in the estimation of those men of wit and gallantry who approve the heroes in most of our modern comedies
Chapter vii. — Being the shortest chapter in this book
Chapter viii. — A battle sung by the muse in the Homerican style, and which none but the classical reader can taste
Chapter ix. — Containing matter of no very peaceable colour
Chapter x. — A story told by Mr. Supple, the curate. The penetration of Squire Western. His great love for his daughter, and the return to it made by her
Chapter xi. — The narrow escape of Molly Seagrim, with some observations for which we have been forced to dive pretty deep into nature
Chapter xii. — Containing much clearer matters; but which flowed from the same fountain with those in the preceding chapter
Chapter xiii. — A dreadful accident which befel Sophia. The gallant behaviour of Jones, and the more dreadful consequence of that behaviour to the young lady; with a short digression in favour of the female sex. —
Chapter xiv. — The arrival of a surgeon.—His operations, and a long dialogue between Sophia and her maid
BOOK V. — CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR
Chapter i. — Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced
Chapter ii. — In which Mr. Jones receives many friendly visits during his confinement; with some fine touches of the passion of love, scarce visible to the naked eye
Chapter iii. — Which all who have no heart will think to contain much ado about nothing
Chapter iv. — A little chapter, in which is contained a little incident
Chapter v. — A very long chapter, containing a very great incident
Chapter vi. — By comparing which with the former, the reader may possibly correct some abuse which he hath formerly been guilty of in the application of the word love
Chapter vii. — In which Mr. Allworthy appears on a sick-bed
Chapter viii. — Containing matter rather natural than pleasing
Chapter ix. — Which, among other things, may serve as a comment on that saying of Aeschines, that “drunkenness shows the mind of a man, as a mirrour reflects his person.”
Chapter x. — Showing the truth of many observations of Ovid, and of other more grave writers, who have proved beyond contradiction, that wine is often the forerunner of incontinency
Chapter xi. — In which a simile in Mr. Pope's period of a mile introduces as bloody a battle as can possibly be fought without the assistance of steel or cold iron
Chapter xii. — In which is seen a more moving spectacle than all the blood in the bodies of Thwackum and Blifil, and of twenty other such, is capable of producing
BOOK VI. — CONTAINING ABOUT THREE WEEKS
Chapter i. — Of love
Chapter ii. — The character of Mrs. Western. Her great learning and knowledge of the world, and an instance of the deep penetration which she derived from those advantages
Chapter iii. — Containing two defiances to the critics
Chapter iv. — Containing sundry curious matters
Chapter v. — In which is related what passed between Sophia and her aunt
Chapter vi. — Containing a dialogue between Sophia and Mrs. Honour, which may a little relieve those tender affections which the foregoing scene may have raised in the mind of a good-natured reader
Chapter vii. — A picture of formal courtship in miniature, as it always ought to be drawn, and a scene of a tenderer kind painted at full length
Chapter viii. — The meeting between Jones and Sophia
Chapter ix. — Being of a much more tempestuous kind than the former
Chapter x. — In which Mr. Western visits Mr. Allworthy
Chapter xi. — A short chapter; but which contains sufficient matter to affect the good-natured reader
Chapter xii. — Containing love-letters, &c
Chapter xiii. — The behaviour of Sophia on the present occasion; which none of her sex will blame, who are capable of behaving in the same manner. And the discussion of a knotty point in the court of conscience
Chapter xiv. — A short chapter, containing a short dialogue between Squire Western and his sister
BOOK VII. — CONTAINING THREE DAYS
Chapter i. — A comparison between the world and the stage
Chapter ii. — Containing a conversation which Mr. Jones had with himself
Chapter iii. — Containing several dialogues
Chapter iv. — A picture of a country gentlewoman taken from the life
Chapter v. — The generous behaviour of Sophia towards her aunt
Chapter vi. — Containing great variety of matter
Chapter vii. — A strange resolution of Sophia, and a more strange stratagem of Mrs. Honour
Chapter viii. — Containing scenes of altercation, of no very uncommon kind
Chapter ix. — The wise demeanour of Mr. Western in the character of a magistrate. A hint to justices of peace, concerning the necessary qualifications of a clerk; with extraordinary instances of paternal madness and
Chapter x. — Containing several matters, natural enough perhaps, but low
Chapter xi. — The adventure of a company of soldiers
Chapter xii. — The adventure of a company of officers
Chapter xiii. — Containing the great address of the landlady, the great learning of a surgeon, and the solid skill in casuistry of the worthy lieutenant
Chapter xiv. — A most dreadful chapter indeed; and which few readers ought to venture upon in an evening, especially when alone
Chapter xv. — The conclusion of the foregoing adventure
BOOK VIII. — CONTAINING ABOUT TWO DAYS
Chapter i. — A wonderful long chapter concerning the marvellous; being much the longest of all our introductory chapters
Chapter ii. — In which the landlady pays a visit to Mr. Jones
Chapter iii. — In which the surgeon makes his second appearance
Chapter iv. — In which is introduced one of the pleasantest barbers that was ever recorded in history, the barber of Bagdad, or he in Don Quixote, not excepted
Chapter v. — A dialogue between Mr. Jones and the barber
Chapter vi. — In which more of the talents of Mr. Benjamin will appear, as well as who this extraordinary person was
Chapter vii. — Containing better reasons than any which have yet appeared for the conduct of Partridge; an apology for the weakness of Jones; and some further anecdotes concerning my landlady
Chapter viii. — Jones arrives at Gloucester, and goes to the Bell; the character of that house, and of a petty-fogger which he there meets with
Chapter ix. — Containing several dialogues between Jones and Partridge, concerning love, cold, hunger, and other matters; with the lucky and narrow escape of Partridge, as he was on the very brink of making a fatal
Chapter x. — In which our travellers meet with a very extraordinary adventure
Chapter xi. — In which the Man of the Hill begins to relate his history
Chapter xii. — In which the Man of the Hill continues his history
Chapter xiii. — In which the foregoing story is farther continued
Chapter xiv. — In which the Man of the Hill concludes his history
Chapter xv. — A brief history of Europe; and a curious discourse between Mr. Jones and the Man of the Hill
BOOK IX. — CONTAINING TWELVE HOURS
Chapter i. — Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not, write such histories as this
Chapter ii. — Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr. Jones met with in his walk with the Man of the Hill
Chapter iii. — The arrival of Mr. Jones with his lady at the inn; with a very full description of the battle of Upton
Chapter iv. — In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to hostilities, and causes the conclusion of a firm and lasting peace between all parties
Chapter v. — An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a description of a battle of the amorous kind
Chapter vi. — A friendly conversation in the kitchen, which had a very common, though not very friendly, conclusion
Chapter vii. — Containing a fuller account of Mrs. Waters, and by what means she came into that distressful situation from which she was rescued by Jones
BOOK X. — IN WHICH THE HISTORY GOES FORWARD ABOUT TWELVE HOURS
Chapter i. — Containing instructions very necessary to be perused by modern critics
Chapter ii. — Containing the arrival of an Irish gentleman, with very extraordinary adventures which ensued at the inn
Chapter iii. — A dialogue between the landlady and Susan the chamber-maid, proper to be read by all inn-keepers and their servants; with the arrival, and affable behaviour of a beautiful young lady; which may teach
Chapter iv. — Containing infallible nostrums for procuring universal disesteem and hatred
Chapter v. — Showing who the amiable lady, and her unamiable maid, were
Chapter vi. — Containing, among other things, the ingenuity of Partridge, the madness of Jones, and the folly of Fitzpatrick
Chapter vii. — In which are concluded the adventures that happened at the inn at Upton
Chapter viii. — In which the history goes backward
Chapter ix. — The escape of Sophia
BOOK XI. — CONTAINING ABOUT THREE DAYS
Chapter i. — A crust for the critics
Chapter ii. — The adventures which Sophia met with after her leaving Upton
Chapter iii. — A very short chapter, in which however is a sun, a moon, a star, and an angel
Chapter iv. — The history of Mrs. Fitzpatrick
Chapter v. — In which the history of Mrs. Fitzpatrick is continued
Chapter vi. — In which the mistake of the landlord throws Sophia into a dreadful consternation
Chapter vii. — In which Mrs. Fitzpatrick concludes her history
Chapter viii. — A dreadful alarm in the inn, with the arrival of an unexpected friend of Mrs. Fitzpatrick
Chapter ix. — The morning introduced in some pretty writing. A stagecoach. The civility of chambermaids. The heroic temper of Sophia. Her generosity. The return to it. The departure of the company, and their
Chapter x. — Containing a hint or two concerning virtue, and a few more concerning suspicion
BOOK XII. — CONTAINING THE SAME INDIVIDUAL TIME WITH THE FORMER
Chapter i. — Showing what is to be deemed plagiarism in a modern author, and what is to be considered as lawful prize
Chapter ii. — In which, though the squire doth not find his daughter, something is found which puts an end to his pursuit
Chapter iii. — The departure of Jones from Upton, with what passed between him and Partridge on the road
Chapter iv. — The adventure of a beggar-man
Chapter v. — Containing more adventures which Mr. Jones and his companion met on the road
Chapter vi. — From which it may be inferred that the best things are liable to be misunderstood and misinterpreted
Chapter vii. — Containing a remark or two of our own and many more of the good company assembled in the kitchen
Chapter viii. — In which fortune seems to have been in a better humour with Jones than we have hitherto seen her
Chapter ix. — Containing little more than a few odd observations
Chapter x. — In which Mr. Jones and Mr. Dowling drink a bottle together
Chapter xi. — The disasters which befel Jones on his departure for Coventry; with the sage remarks of Partridge
Chapter xii. — Relates that Mr. Jones continued his journey, contrary to the advice of Partridge, with what happened on that occasion
Chapter xiii. — A dialogue between Jones and Partridge
Chapter xiv. — What happened to Mr. Jones in his journey from St. Albans
BOOK XIII. — CONTAINING THE SPACE OF TWELVE DAYS
Chapter i. — An Invocation
Chapter ii. — What befel Mr. Jones on his arrival in London
Chapter iii. — A project of Mrs. Fitzpatrick, and her visit to Lady Bellaston
Chapter iv. — Which consists of visiting
Chapter v. — An adventure which happened to Mr. Jones at his lodgings, with some account of a young gentleman who lodged there, and of the mistress of the house, and her two daughters
Chapter vi. — What arrived while the company were at breakfast, with some hints concerning the government of daughters
Chapter vii. — Containing the whole humours of a masquerade
Chapter viii. — Containing a scene of distress, which will appear very extraordinary to most of our readers
Chapter ix. — Which treats of matters of a very different kind from those in the preceding chapter
Chapter x. — A chapter which, though short, may draw tears from some eyes
Chapter xi. — In which the reader will be surprized
Chapter xii. — In which the thirteenth book is concluded
BOOK XIV. — CONTAINING TWO DAYS
Chapter i. — An essay to prove that an author will write the better for having some knowledge of the subject on which he writes
Chapter ii. — Containing letters and other matters which attend amours
Chapter iii. — Containing various matters
Chapter iv. — Which we hope will be very attentively perused by young people of both sexes
Chapter v. — A short account of the history of Mrs. Miller
Chapter vi. — Containing a scene which we doubt not will affect all our readers
Chapter vii. — The interview between Mr. Jones and Mr. Nightingale
Chapter viii. — What passed between Jones and old Mr. Nightingale; with the arrival of a person not yet mentioned in this history
Chapter ix. — Containing strange matters
Chapter x. — A short chapter, which concludes the book
BOOK XV. — IN WHICH THE HISTORY ADVANCES ABOUT TWO DAYS
Chapter i. — Too short to need a preface
Chapter ii. — In which is opened a very black design against Sophia
Chapter iii. — A further explanation of the foregoing design
Chapter iv. — By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady is when she applies her eloquence to an ill purpose
Chapter v. — Containing some matters which may affect, and others which may surprize, the reader
Chapter vi. — By what means the squire came to discover his daughter
Chapter vii. — In which various misfortunes befel poor Jones
Chapter viii. — Short and sweet
Chapter ix. — Containing love-letters of several sorts
Chapter x. — Consisting partly of facts, and partly of observations upon them
Chapter xi. — Containing curious, but not unprecedented matter
Chapter xii. — A discovery made by Partridge
BOOK XVI
CONTAINING THE SPACE OF FIVE DAYS
Chapter i. — Of prologues
Chapter ii. — A whimsical adventure which befel the squire, with the distressed situation of Sophia
Chapter iii. — What happened to Sophia during her confinement
Chapter iv. — In which Sophia is delivered from her confinement
Chapter v. — In which Jones receives a letter from Sophia, and goes to a play with Mrs. Miller and Partridge
Chapter vi. — In which the history is obliged to look back
Chapter vii. — In which Mr. Western pays a visit to his sister, in company with Mr. Blifil
Chapter viii. — Schemes of Lady Bellaston for the ruin of Jones
Chapter ix. — In which Jones pays a visit to Mrs. Fitzpatrick
Chapter x. — The consequence of the preceding visit
BOOK XVII
CONTAINING THREE DAYS
Chapter i. — Containing a portion of introductory writing
Chapter ii. — The generous and grateful behaviour of Mrs. Miller
Chapter iii. — The arrival of Mr. Western, with some matters concerning the paternal authority
Chapter iv. — An extraordinary scene between Sophia and her aunt
Chapter v. — Mrs. Miller and Mr. Nightingale visit Jones in the prison
Chapter vi. — In which Mrs. Miller pays a visit to Sophia
Chapter vii. — A pathetic scene between Mr. Allworthy and Mrs. Miller
Chapter viii. — Containing various matters
Chapter ix. — What happened to Mr. Jones in the prison
BOOK XVIII
CONTAINING ABOUT SIX DAYS
Chapter i. — A farewel to the reader
Chapter ii. — Containing a very tragical incident
Chapter iii. — Allworthy visits old Nightingale; with a strange discovery that he made on that occasion
Chapter iv. — Containing two letters in very different stiles
Chapter v. — In which the history is continued
Chapter vi. — In which the history is farther continued
Chapter vii. — Continuation of the history
Chapter viii. — Further continuation
Chapter ix. — A further continuation
Chapter x. — Wherein the history begins to draw towards a conclusion
Chapter xi. — The history draws nearer to a conclusion
Chapter xii. — Approaching still nearer to the end
Chapter the last
In which the history is concluded
FINIS
