LETTER V. VI. VII. From the same.--
He has got the wished-for letter from Miss Howe.--Informs him of the
manner of obtaining it.--His remarks upon it. Observations on female
friendships. Comparison between Clarissa and Miss Howe.

LETTER VIII. From the same.--
Another conversation with the lady. His plausible arguments to re-obtain
her favour ineffectual. His pride piqued. His revenge incited. New
arguments in favour of his wicked prospects. His notice that a license
is actually obtained.

LETTER IX. X. From the same.--
Copy of the license; with his observations upon it. His scheme for
annual marriages. He is preparing with Lady Betty and Miss Montague to
wait upon Clarissa. Who these pretended ladies are. How dressed. They
give themselves airs of quality. Humourously instructs them how to act
up their assumed characters.

LETTER XI. XII. Lovelace to Belford.--
Once more is the charmer of his soul in her old lodgings. Brief account
of the horrid imposture. Steels his heart by revengeful recollections.
Her agonizing apprehensions. Temporary distraction. Is ready to fall
into fits. But all her distress, all her prayers, her innocence, her
virtue, cannot save her from the most villanous outrage.

LETTER XIII. Belford to Lovelace.--
Vehemently inveighs against him. Grieves for the lady. Is now convinced
that there must be a world after this to do justice to injured merit.
Beseeches him, if he be a man, and not a devil, to do all the poor
justice now in his power.