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History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding
Henry Fielding
Chapter 3: Chapter i -- The introduction to the work, or bill of fare to the
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
BOOK I -- CONTAINING AS MUCH OF THE BIRTH OF THE FOUNDLING AS IS
Chapter 3
Chapter i -- The introduction to the work, or bill of fare to the
Chapter 4
Chapter ii -- A short description of squire Allworthy, and a fuller
Chapter 5
Chapter iii -- An odd accident which befel Mr Allworthy at his return
Chapter 6
Chapter iv -- The reader's neck brought into danger by a description;
Chapter 7
Chapter v -- Containing a few common matters, with a very uncommon
Chapter 8
Chapter vi -- Mrs Deborah is introduced into the parish with a
Chapter 9
Chapter vii -- Containing such grave matter, that the reader cannot
Chapter 10
Chapter viii -- A dialogue between Mesdames Bridget and Deborah;
Chapter 11
Chapter x -- The hospitality of Allworthy; with a short sketch of the
Chapter 12
Chapter xi -- Containing many rules, and some examples, concerning
Chapter 13
Chapter xii -- Containing what the reader may, perhaps, expect to find
Chapter 14
Chapter xiii -- Which concludes the first book; with an instance of
Chapter 15
BOOK II -- CONTAINING SCENES OF MATRIMONIAL FELICITY IN DIFFERENT
Chapter 16
Chapter i -- Showing what kind of a history this is; what it is like,
Chapter 17
Chapter ii -- Religious cautions against showing too much favour to
Chapter 18
Chapter iii -- The description of a domestic government founded upon
Chapter 19
Chapter iv -- Containing one of the most bloody battles, or rather
Chapter 20
Chapter v -- Containing much matter to exercise the judgment and
Chapter 21
Chapter vi -- The trial of Partridge, the schoolmaster, for
Chapter 22
Chapter vii -- A short sketch of that felicity which prudent couples
Chapter 23
Chapter viii -- A receipt to regain the lost affections of a wife,
Chapter 24
Chapter ix -- A proof of the infallibility of the foregoing receipt,
Chapter 25
BOOK III -- CONTAINING THE MOST MEMORABLE TRANSACTIONS WHICH PASSED IN
Chapter 26
Chapter ii -- The heroe of this great history appears with very bad
Chapter 27
Chapter iii -- The character of Mr Square the philosopher, and of Mr
Chapter 28
Chapter iv.
Chapter 29
Chapter v. -- The opinions of the divine and the philosopher
Chapter 30
Chapter vi -- Containing a better reason still for the
Chapter 31
Chapter vii -- In which the author himself makes his appearance on the
Chapter 32
Chapter viii -- A childish incident, in which, however, is seen a
Chapter 33
Chapter ix -- Containing an incident of a more heinous kind, with the
Chapter 34
Chapter x -- In which Master Blifil and Jones appear in different
Chapter 35
Chapter ii -- A short hint of what we can do in the sublime, and a
Chapter 36
Chapter iii -- Wherein the history goes back to commemorate a trifling
Chapter 37
Chapter iv -- Containing such very deep and grave matters, that some
Chapter 38
Chapter vi -- An apology for the insensibility of Mr Jones to all the
Chapter 39
Chapter viii -- A battle sung by the muse in the Homerican style, and
Chapter 40
Chapter x -- A story told by Mr Supple, the curate. The penetration of
Chapter 41
Chapter xi -- The narrow escape of Molly Seagrim, with some
Chapter 42
Chapter xii -- Containing much clearer matters; but which flowed from
Chapter 43
Chapter xiii -- A dreadful accident which befel Sophia. The gallant
Chapter 44
Chapter xiv -- The arrival of a surgeon.--His operations, and a long
Chapter 45
BOOK V -- CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A
Chapter 46
Chapter i -- Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is
Chapter 47
Chapter ii -- In which Mr Jones receives many friendly visits during
Chapter 48
Chapter iii -- Which all who have no heart will think to contain much
Chapter 49
Chapter iv -- A little chapter, in which is contained a little
Chapter 50
Chapter vi -- By comparing which with the former, the reader may
Chapter 51
Chapter ix -- Which, among other things, may serve as a comment on
Chapter 52
Chapter x -- Showing the truth of many observations of Ovid, and of
Chapter 53
Chapter xi -- In which a simile in Mr Pope's period of a mile
Chapter 54
Chapter xii -- In which is seen a more moving spectacle than all the
Chapter 55
Chapter ii -- The character of Mrs Western. Her great learning and
Chapter 56
Chapter v -- In which is related what passed between Sophia and her
Chapter 57
Chapter vi -- Containing a dialogue between Sophia and Mrs Honour,
Chapter 58
Chapter vii -- A picture of formal courtship in miniature, as it
Chapter 59
Chapter xi -- A short chapter; but which contains sufficient matter to
Chapter 60
Chapter xiii -- The behaviour of Sophia on the present occasion; which
Chapter 61
Chapter xiv -- A short chapter, containing a short dialogue between
Chapter 62
Chapter ii -- Containing a conversation which Mr Jones had with
Chapter 63
Chapter vii -- A strange resolution of Sophia, and a more strange
Chapter 64
Chapter viii -- Containing scenes of altercation, of no very uncommon
Chapter 65
Chapter ix -- The wise demeanour of Mr Western in the character of a
Chapter 66
Chapter x -- Containing several matters, natural enough perhaps, but
Chapter 67
Chapter xiii -- Containing the great address of the landlady, the
Chapter 68
Chapter xiv -- A most dreadful chapter indeed; and which few readers
Chapter 69
Chapter i -- A wonderful long chapter concerning the marvellous; being
Chapter 70
Chapter iv -- In which is introduced one of the pleasantest barbers
Chapter 71
Chapter vi -- In which more of the talents of Mr Benjamin will appear,
Chapter 72
Chapter vii -- Containing better reasons than any which have yet
Chapter 73
Chapter viii -- Jones arrives at Gloucester, and goes to the Bell; the
Chapter 74
Chapter ix -- Containing several dialogues between Jones and
Chapter 75
Chapter x -- In which our travellers meet with a very extraordinary
Chapter 76
Chapter xi -- In which the Man of the Hill begins to relate his
Chapter 77
Chapter xv -- A brief history of Europe; and a curious discourse
Chapter 78
Chapter i -- Of those who lawfully may, and of those who may not,
Chapter 79
Chapter ii -- Containing a very surprizing adventure indeed, which Mr
Chapter 80
Chapter iii -- The arrival of Mr Jones with his lady at the inn; with
Chapter 81
Chapter iv -- In which the arrival of a man of war puts a final end to
Chapter 82
Chapter v -- An apology for all heroes who have good stomachs, with a
Chapter 83
Chapter vi -- A friendly conversation in the kitchen, which had a very
Chapter 84
Chapter vii -- Containing a fuller account of Mrs Waters, and by what
Chapter 85
Chapter i -- Containing instructions very necessary to be perused by
Chapter 86
Chapter ii -- Containing the arrival of an Irish gentleman, with very
Chapter 87
Chapter iii -- A dialogue between the landlady and Susan the
Chapter 88
Chapter iv -- Containing infallible nostrums for procuring universal
Chapter 89
Chapter v -- Showing who the amiable lady, and her unamiable maid,
Chapter 90
Chapter vi -- Containing, among other things, the ingenuity of
Chapter 91
Chapter vii -- In which are concluded the adventures that happened at
Chapter 92
Chapter ii -- The adventures which Sophia met with after her leaving
Chapter 93
Chapter iii -- A very short chapter, in which however is a sun, a
Chapter 94
Chapter vi -- In which the mistake of the landlord throws Sophia into
Chapter 95
Chapter viii -- A dreadful alarm in the inn, with the arrival of an
Chapter 96
Chapter ix -- The morning introduced in some pretty writing. A
Chapter 97
Chapter x -- Containing a hint or two concerning virtue, and a few
Chapter 98
Chapter i -- Showing what is to be deemed plagiarism in a modern
Chapter 99
Chapter ii -- In which, though the squire doth not find his daughter,
Chapter 100
Chapter iii -- The departure of Jones from Upton, with what passed
Chapter 101
Chapter v -- Containing more adventures which Mr Jones and his
Chapter 102
Chapter vi -- From which it may be inferred that the best things are
Chapter 103
Chapter vii -- Containing a remark or two of our own and many more of
Chapter 104
Chapter viii -- In which fortune seems to have been in a better humour
Chapter 105
Chapter xi -- The disasters which befel Jones on his departure for
Chapter 106
Chapter xii -- Relates that Mr Jones continued his journey, contrary
Chapter 107
Chapter xiv -- What happened to Mr Jones in his journey from St
Chapter 108
Chapter iii -- A project of Mrs Fitzpatrick, and her visit to Lady
Chapter 109
Chapter v -- An adventure which happened to Mr Jones at his lodgings,
Chapter 110
Chapter vi -- What arrived while the company were at breakfast, with
Chapter 111
Chapter viii -- Containing a scene of distress, which will appear very
Chapter 112
Chapter ix -- Which treats of matters of a very different kind from
Chapter 113
Chapter x -- A chapter which, though short, may draw tears from some
Chapter 114
Chapter i -- An essay to prove that an author will write the better
Chapter 115
Chapter ii -- Containing letters and other matters which attend
Chapter 116
Chapter iv -- Which we hope will be very attentively perused by young
Chapter 117
Chapter vi -- Containing a scene which we doubt not will affect all
Chapter 118
Chapter viii -- What passed between Jones and old Mr Nightingale; with
Chapter 119
Chapter iv -- By which it will appear how dangerous an advocate a lady
Chapter 120
Chapter v -- Containing some matters which may affect, and others
Chapter 121
Chapter x -- Consisting partly of facts, and partly of observations
Chapter 122
Chapter ii -- A whimsical adventure which befel the squire, with the
Chapter 123
Chapter v -- In which Jones receives a letter from Sophia, and goes to
Chapter 124
Chapter vii -- In which Mr Western pays a visit to his sister, in
Chapter 125
Chapter iii -- The arrival of Mr Western, with some matters concerning
Chapter 126
Chapter iii -- Allworthy visits old Nightingale; with a strange
Chapter 127
Chapter xii -- Approaching still nearer to the end.
Chapter 128
BOOK I.
Chapter 129
Chapter i.
Chapter 130
Chapter ii.
Chapter 131
Chapter iii.
Chapter 132
Chapter iv.
Chapter 133
Chapter v.
Chapter 134
Chapter vi.
Chapter 135
Chapter vii.
Chapter 136
Chapter viii.
Chapter 137
Chapter ix.
Chapter 138
Chapter x.
Chapter 139
Chapter xi.
Chapter 140
Chapter xii.
Chapter 141
Chapter xiii.
Chapter 142
BOOK II.
Chapter 143
Chapter i.
Chapter 144
Chapter ii.
Chapter 145
Chapter iii.
Chapter 146
Chapter iv.
Chapter 147
Chapter v.
Chapter 148
Chapter vi.
Chapter 149
Chapter vii.
Chapter 150
Chapter viii.
Chapter 151
Chapter ix.
Chapter 152
BOOK III.
Chapter 153
Chapter i.
Chapter 154
Chapter ii.
Chapter 155
Chapter iii.
Chapter 156
Chapter iv.
Chapter 157
Chapter v.
Chapter 158
Chapter vi.
Chapter 159
Chapter vii.
Chapter 160
Chapter viii.
Chapter 161
Chapter ix.
Chapter 162
Chapter x.
Chapter 163
BOOK IV.
Chapter 164
Chapter i.
Chapter 165
Chapter ii.
Chapter 166
Chapter iii.
Chapter 167
Chapter iv.
Chapter 168
Chapter v.
Chapter 169
Chapter vi.
Chapter 170
Chapter vii.
Chapter 171
Chapter viii.
Chapter 172
Chapter ix.
Chapter 173
Chapter x.
Chapter 174
Chapter xi.
Chapter 175
Chapter xii.
Chapter 176
Chapter xiii.
Chapter 177
Chapter xiv.
Chapter 178
BOOK V.
Chapter 179
Chapter i.
Chapter 180
Chapter ii.
Chapter 181
Chapter iii.
Chapter 182
Chapter iv.
Chapter 183
Chapter v.
Chapter 184
Chapter vi.
Chapter 185
Chapter vii.
Chapter 186
Chapter viii.
Chapter 187
Chapter ix.
Chapter 188
Chapter x.
Chapter 189
Chapter xi.
Chapter 190
Chapter xii.
Chapter 191
BOOK VI.
Chapter 192
Chapter i.
Chapter 193
Chapter ii.
Chapter 194
Chapter iii.
Chapter 195
Chapter iv.
Chapter 196
Chapter v.
Chapter 197
Chapter vi.
Chapter 198
Chapter vii.
Chapter 199
Chapter viii.
Chapter 200
Chapter ix.
Chapter 201
Chapter x.
Chapter 202
Chapter xi.
Chapter 203
Chapter xii.
Chapter 204
Chapter xiii.
Chapter 205
Chapter xiv.
Chapter 206
BOOK VII.
Chapter 207
Chapter i.
Chapter 208
Chapter ii.
Chapter 209
Chapter iii.
Chapter 210
Chapter iv.
Chapter 211
Chapter v.
Chapter 212
Chapter vi.
Chapter 213
Chapter vii.
Chapter 214
Chapter viii.
Chapter 215
Chapter ix.
Chapter 216
Chapter x.
Chapter 217
Chapter xi.
Chapter 218
Chapter xii.
Chapter 219
Chapter xiii.
Chapter 220
Chapter xiv.
Chapter 221
Chapter xv.
Chapter 222
BOOK VIII.
Chapter 223
Chapter i.
Chapter 224
Chapter ii.
Chapter 225
Chapter iii.
Chapter 226
Chapter iv.
Chapter 227
Chapter v.
Chapter 228
Chapter vi.
Chapter 229
Chapter vii.
Chapter 230
Chapter viii.
Chapter 231
Chapter ix.
Chapter 232
Chapter x.
Chapter 233
Chapter xi.
Chapter 234
1657. My father was one of those whom they call gentlemen farmers. He
Chapter 235
Chapter xii.
Chapter 236
Chapter xiii.
Chapter 237
Chapter xiv.
Chapter 238
Chapter xv.
Chapter 239
BOOK IX.
Chapter 240
Chapter i.
Chapter 241
Chapter ii.
Chapter 242
Chapter iii.
Chapter 243
Chapter iv.
Chapter 244
Chapter v.
Chapter 245
Chapter vi.
Chapter 246
Chapter vii.
Chapter 247
BOOK X.
Chapter 248
Chapter i.
Chapter 249
Chapter ii.
Chapter 250
Chapter iii.
Chapter 251
Chapter iv.
Chapter 252
Chapter v.
Chapter 253
Chapter vi.
Chapter 254
Chapter vii.
Chapter 255
Chapter viii.
Chapter 256
Chapter ix.
Chapter 257
BOOK XI.
Chapter 258
Chapter i.
Chapter 259
Chapter ii.
Chapter 260
Chapter iii.
Chapter 261
Chapter iv.
Chapter 262
Chapter v.
Chapter 263
Chapter vi.
Chapter 264
Chapter vii.
Chapter 265
Chapter viii.
Chapter 266
Chapter ix.
Chapter 267
Chapter x.
Chapter 268
BOOK XII.
Chapter 269
Chapter i.
Chapter 270
Chapter ii.
Chapter 271
Chapter iii.
Chapter 272
Chapter iv.
Chapter 273
Chapter v.
Chapter 274
Chapter vi.
Chapter 275
Chapter vii.
Chapter 276
Chapter viii.
Chapter 277
Chapter ix.
Chapter 278
Chapter x.
Chapter 279
Chapter xi.
Chapter 280
Chapter xii.
Chapter 281
Chapter xiii.
Chapter 282
Chapter xiv.
Chapter 283
BOOK XIII.
Chapter 284
Chapter i.
Chapter 285
Chapter ii.
Chapter 286
Chapter iii.
Chapter 287
Chapter iv.
Chapter 288
Chapter v.
Chapter 289
Chapter vi.
Chapter 290
Chapter vii.
Chapter 291
Chapter viii.
Chapter 292
Chapter ix.
Chapter 293
Chapter x.
Chapter 294
Chapter xi.
Chapter 295
Chapter xii.
Chapter 296
BOOK XIV.
Chapter 297
Chapter i.
Chapter 298
Chapter ii.
Chapter 299
Chapter iii.
Chapter 300
introduction, began the following speech:--“I am very sorry, sir, to
Chapter 301
Chapter iv.
Chapter 302
Chapter v.
Chapter 303
Chapter vi.
Chapter 304
Chapter vii.
Chapter 305
Chapter viii.
Chapter 306
Chapter ix.
Chapter 307
Chapter x.
Chapter 308
BOOK XV.
Chapter 309
Chapter i.
Chapter 310
Chapter ii.
Chapter 311
Chapter iii.
Chapter 312
Chapter iv.
Chapter 313
Chapter v.
Chapter 314
Chapter vi.
Chapter 315
Chapter vii.
Chapter 316
Chapter viii.
Chapter 317
Chapter ix.
Chapter 318
Chapter x.
Chapter 319
Chapter xi.
Chapter 320
Chapter xii.
Chapter 321
BOOK XVI.
Chapter 322
Chapter i.
Chapter 323
Chapter ii.
Chapter 324
Chapter iii.
Chapter 325
Chapter iv.
Chapter 326
Chapter v.
Chapter 327
Chapter vi.
Chapter 328
Chapter vii.
Chapter 329
Chapter viii.
Chapter 330
Chapter ix.
Chapter 331
Chapter x.
Chapter 332
BOOK XVII.
Chapter 333
Chapter i.
Chapter 334
Chapter ii.
Chapter 335
Chapter iii.
Chapter 336
Chapter iv.
Chapter 337
Chapter v.
Chapter 338
Chapter vi.
Chapter 339
Chapter vii.
Chapter 340
Chapter viii.
Chapter 341
Chapter ix.
Chapter 342
BOOK XVIII.
Chapter 343
Chapter i.
Chapter 344
Chapter ii.
Chapter 345
Chapter iii.
Chapter 346
Chapter iv.
Chapter 347
Chapter v.
Chapter 348
Chapter vi.
Chapter 349
Chapter vii.
Chapter 350
Chapter viii.
Chapter 351
Chapter ix.
Chapter 352
Chapter x.
Chapter 353
Chapter xi.
Chapter 354
Chapter xii.
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