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The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character

Mr. Adderly

Officer who accompanies Tom to the masquerade.

minor

Also known as Adderly

First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling

Mr. Adderly shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Present at the scene; helps raise Jones but then lets him fall, complaining about his waistcoat being bloodied.
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TOThe OfficerJOJack OstlerTJTom JonesMNMr. NorthertonSGSir George Gre…MAMr. Adderly

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  • Minor and background figures
  • Sophia's aristocratic suitors
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