Letter 154: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
The brothel keeper, who along with her 'daughters' praises Clarissa's beauty and encourages Lovelace in his revenge plot.
Letter 155: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
The widow landlady, described as having an 'odd winking eye' and overly studied respectfulness.
Letter 162: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Pressures Clarissa to accommodate Miss Partington, leaving in displeasure after Clarissa's refusal.
Letter 167: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Made a request for Miss Partington to share a bed with Clarissa, which Clarissa refused; Lovelace offers to resent her freedom.
Letter 169: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Referred to as a hypocritical figure; Belford condemns her role in the house.
Letter 174: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mentioned as the brothel keeper who facilitates the removal of Clarissa's clothes into a chest with secret compartments.
Letter 178: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Mrs. Sinclair appears briefly, offering chocolate to Clarissa, who rebuffs her by suggesting she take Lovelace in with her.
Letter 194: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Participates in the staged conversation and is part of the household where Clarissa is staying.
Letter 195: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
Part of the conversation overheard by Clarissa; her remarks contribute to Clarissa's more hopeful outlook.
Letter 211: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Present during the scene; joins the household in feigned concern and praise for the 'happy couple.'
Letter 222: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Described as a villainous woman with no remorse; Belford warns Lovelace not to give Clarissa into her power.
Letter 225: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as the owner of the house; her cook-maid's carelessness with a book caused the fire.
Letter 228: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
The brothel keeper; Lovelace curses her and recounts her blubbering account of Clarissa's escape.
Letter 255: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Has prepared for Clarissa's reception at the brothel.
Letter 256: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Confronts Clarissa aggressively, feigning offense at her insults, and helps prevent her escape.
Letter 259: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Referred to as the 'venomous spider' of the brothel, whom Lovelace fears will prey on Clarissa if he leaves.
Letter 260: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Proposed the drugging scheme to Lovelace; he curses her for possibly overdoing the dose.
Letter 261: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Clarissa expresses terror of her, calling her a frightful woman and asking not to see her again.
Letter 262: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Intercepts Clarissa at the street door and forces her back upstairs.
Letter 264: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mrs. Sinclair is involved in the interception and later expresses regret for having the 'skittish lady' in her house.
Letter 267: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Her cookmaid alerts Lovelace to Clarissa's escape attempt.
Letter 271: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as the brothel keeper, contrasted with the more respectable-seeming mother H.
Letter 272: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as part of Lovelace's plan; he tells her he will leave at eight.
Letter 273: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Planted in the entry by Dorcas to block Clarissa's escape attempt.
Letter 276: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mrs. Sinclair is called in and confronts Clarissa, who is terrified of her; she is described as a 'dragon'.
Letter 281: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
The brothel keeper who participates in the farce, puffing and blowing, but is later shaken by Clarissa's defiance.
Letter 289: To Mr. Patrick McDonald
Lovelace instructs McDonald to charge her and her nymphs to redouble vigilance over Clarissa's person and letters.
Letter 291: To Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Mistress of the house where Clarissa was held; involved in the high words.
Letter 293: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
One of the brothel keepers who detains Clarissa and fears ruin.
Letter 294: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Mentioned as one of the brothel keepers whose household was deceived during Clarissa's escape.
Letter 314: Miss Clarissa Harlowe, to Miss Howe
The brothel keeper, referred to as 'the dreadfullest woman,' who hosts the trap.
Letter 316: Miss Howe, to Miss Clarissa Harlowe
Referenced as an execrable figure, possibly assuming a role in Lovelace's schemes.
Letter 330: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
The 'cursed woman' who orchestrated Clarissa's arrest, to Lovelace's fury.
Letter 333: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
The brothel keeper who demands payment and threatens Clarissa; her behavior is condemned by Belford.
Letter 334: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Dismisses the action but is cursed by Belford and sent away crying.
Letter 396: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Implied as the 'cursed mother' whose den Lovelace threatens to burn.
Letter 416: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Lovelace curses her and the brothel crew for the arrest and mistreatment of Clarissa.
Letter 493: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Falls down stairs while drunk, breaks her leg, and lies in a burning fever with a mortification apprehended; seeks Clarissa's pardon.
Letter 499: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Lies dying in agony, howling and cursing, then briefly penitent.
Letter 511: Mr. Lovelace, to John Belford, Esq.
Lovelace blames Mrs. Sinclair and her 'hell-born nymphs' for Clarissa's fate, noting she has broken her leg and expressing a wish for her death.
Letter 514: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq.
Her terrible death is recounted as a warning to Lovelace.
Letter 521: Mr. Belford, to Miss Howe
Died in extreme tortures and despondency, accusing herself for her role against Clarissa.
