# Mr. Northerton — The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling character guide

> Mr. Northerton in The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Henry Fielding.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Northerton, ensign Northerton, Ensign Northerton

**First appearance:** 0001-the-history-of-tom-jones-a-foundling

## Who they are

Rakehell army officer who wounds Tom in a duel and later appears in London.

## In the story

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xii)

Ensign who jests about Sophia Western, throws a bottle at Jones, and is taken prisoner by the lieutenant.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xiii)

The ensign who struck Tom; placed under guard.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xiv)

The ensign who injured Jones; he is the object of Jones's pursuit and has escaped custody.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/xv)

Escapes via chimney with the landlady's help, depositing fifty pounds as security.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/ii)

The ruffian attacking the woman; revealed to be Ensign Northerton, a former antagonist of Jones.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/vi)

Mentioned as being well acquainted with Mrs. Waters at their last quarters.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/vii)

The ensign who attempted to rob and assault Mrs. Waters after persuading her to flee with him; his plan was thwarted by Jones.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_history_of_tom_jones_a_foundling_se/chapters/i)

Mentioned as a type that should not be taken as representative of all soldiers.

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