The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character
Mr. Northerton
Rakehell army officer who wounds Tom in a duel and later appears in London.
minor
Also known as Northerton, ensign Northerton, Ensign Northerton
First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling
Mr. Northerton shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Ensign who jests about Sophia Western, throws a bottle at Jones, and is taken prisoner by the lieutenant.
Mr. Northerton first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.
In XII: Ensign who jests about Sophia Western, throws a bottle at Jones, and is taken prisoner by the lieutenant.
Later, in XIII: The ensign who struck Tom; placed under guard.
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