Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 9 by Samuel Richardson
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LETTER XLI. Lovelace to Belford.--
Pities Tomlinson. Finds that he is dead in prison. Happy that he lived not to be hanged. Why. No discomfort so great but some comfort may be drawn from it. Endeavours to defend himself by a whimsical case which he puts between A. a miser, and B. a thief. LETTER XLII. From the same.-- Ridicules him on the scheme of life he has drawn out for himself. In his manner gives Belford some farther cautions and warnings. Reproaches him for not saving the lady. A breach of confidence in some cases is more excusable than to keep a secret. Rallies him on his person and air, on his cousin Charlotte, and the widow Lovick. LETTER XLIII. Mr. Belford to Colonel Morden.-- On a declaration he had made, of taking vengeance of Mr. Lovelace. His arguments with him on that subject, from various topics. LETTER XLIV. The Lady's posthumous letter to her cousin Morden.-- Containing arguments against DUELLING, as well as with regard to her particular case, as in general. See also Letter XVI. to her brother, on the same subject. LETTER XLV. Colonel Morden to Mr. Belford.-- In answer to his pleas against avenging his cousin. He paints in very strong colours the grief and distress of the whole family, on the loss of a child, whose character and excellencies rise upon them to their torment. LETTER XLVI. Colonel Morden to Mr. Belford.-- Farther particulars relating to the execution of the lady's will. Gives |
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