She gave a violent scream, and scarce preserved herself from fainting till Jones was able to move to her and support her in his arms.

From a drawing by Borel (1788).

CONTENTS

BOOK XII.-Continued.

CHAPTER XII.

PAGE

Relates that Mr. Jones continued his journey, contrary to the advice

of Partridge, with what happened on that occasion..

11

CHAPTER XIII.

A dialogue between Jones and Partridge.

CHAPTER XIV.

....

20

What happened to Mr. Jones in his journey from St. Albans.......

26

What befell Mr. Jones on his arrival in London....

CHAPTER III.

34

A project of Mrs. Fitzpatrick, and her visit to Lady Bellaston...... 41

CHAPTER IV.

Which consists of visiting.....

TOM JONES, VOL. III.

44

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 humors of a masquerade.

....

CHAPTER VIII.

Containing a scene of distress, which will appear very extraordinary

to most of our readers..

PAGE

17

54

61

67

CHAPTER IX.

Which treats of matters of a very different kind from those in the

preceding chapter....

72

CHAPTER X.

A chapter which, though short, may draw tears from some eyes....

1717

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...

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