III
The schoolmaster, a good-natured and humorous man, but dominated by his jealous wife. He teaches Jenny Jones Latin and endures his wife's suspicions.
Chapter IV
The pedagogue who suffers a violent attack from his wife after she hears gossip about Jenny Jones.
V
Identified as the schoolmaster of Little Baddington and the alleged father of the foundling; rumors of wife-beating spread about him.
VI
The schoolmaster accused of incontinency; pleads not guilty but is convicted and loses his livelihood.
VII
Partridge has been effectively demolished by the captain's actions, though the captain's scheme to remove Tom fails.
X
The guide who leads Tom astray, later reveals Tom's background to the inn's company.
XI
The guide who demands extra payment from Jones and is condemned by the soldiers.
Book VIII
Meets Tom and becomes his companion on the road.
VI
Partridge reveals himself as the barber-surgeon Little Benjamin, explaining that Tom was the innocent cause of his ruin. He insists on accompanying Tom, citing dreams and a desire to serve.
VII
Partridge hopes to regain Allworthy's favor by persuading Jones to return home; he packs their belongings and accompanies Jones.
Chapter VIII
Accompanies Jones as his companion, staying with the servants; informs the kitchen company that he is a friend, not a servant; reluctantly follows Jones when he decides to leave.
IX
Grumbles about cold and hunger, advises returning to Gloucester, but ultimately decides to follow Jones out of loyalty and perhaps self-interest.
In which our travellers meet with a very extraordinary adventure
Fearful and superstitious, Partridge is terrified of ghosts, witches, and the Man of the Hill. He urges Jones to leave and is relieved to find a fire and brandy.
In which the Man of the Hill begins to relate his history
Interrupts the narrative with eager questions and comments, showing his curiosity and moralizing tendencies.
XII
Interjects with comments and questions during the Man of the Hill's narrative, showing his superstitious and literal-minded nature.
XIII
Listener to the stranger's tale; interjects with Latin phrase 'Tempus edax rerum'.
XIV
Present with Jones, listening to the Man of the Hill's narrative.
XV
Falls asleep during the Man of the Hill's story and subsequent discourse.
Book IX
Accompanies Tom and contributes to the chapter's events.
II
Mentioned as being directed by the Man of the Hill to follow Jones's path.
Chapter III
Accompanies Jones, fights with the landlady and chambermaid Susan, and is rescued by Jones.
IV
Washes his bloody nose at the pump and later joins the reconciliation, becoming facetious.
VI
Engages in kitchen conversation, boasts about Jones being Allworthy's heir, and argues with the sergeant.
Chapter III
Awakened by the commotion, he comes to the kitchen for protection and later invites the postboy to share wine.
IV
Sits in the kitchen, asserts his gentility, speaks Latin, and identifies Tom Jones as Squire Allworthy's son and heir.
V
Tom's companion, who drunkenly reveals Tom's whereabouts and slanders Sophia and Honour.
VI
Advises Jones to return home, proposes stealing horses, and finds Sophia's muff in Jones's room.
VII
Testifies on Jones's behalf regarding the finding of the muff.
Book XII
Accompanies Tom and provides comic relief.
III
Accompanies Jones, tries to persuade him to return home, expresses fear of battle and death.
IV
Rebukes the beggar for asking alms, revealing his lack of charity, but later becomes energized by the prospect of the £100 bill.
V
Fears the rebels but is relieved to discover a puppet-show; he is eager for food and enjoys the performance.
VI
Partridge, having just awaked from a nap, urges Jones to stay, arguing that traveling at night is unwise and that they lack direction. He later joins the company in the kitchen.
VII
Partridge magnifies Jones's fortune and suggests he is mad, but fears his strength. He reveals Jacobite sympathies.
Chapter VIII
Accompanies Jones, prophesies success, recognizes the boy who rode before Sophia, and openly discusses Sophia's adventures.
IX
Reluctant to leave the warm chimney-corner, but compensates by cunningly throwing in half-a-crown to secure the boy's services; rides the boy's horse and is in high spirits, now understanding Jones's amour with Sophia.
Chapter X
Informs Tom that his horses are ready, prompting Tom's departure.
XI
Superstitious and fearful; blames an old woman he believes is a witch for their misfortunes and falls from his horse.
XII
Partridge is terrified, believing the lights and sounds to be supernatural, and reluctantly follows Tom.
XIII
Argues for borrowing from the found pocketbook, citing need and fortune. Quarrels with Jones over grammar but reconciles after Jones apologizes.
XIV
Flees in terror during the robbery, then urges Jones to kill the highwayman; later argues for harsh punishment of thieves.
Chapter II
Accompanies Jones to London, procures lodgings, and advises him.
V
Sent by Jones to secure lodgings at the widow's house; lodged in the fourth floor.
VI
Brings news of Mrs. Fitzpatrick's departure; urges Tom to return to Allworthy; lends Tom a shilling.
Chapter VIII
Receives the £50 banknote from Jones with suspicion, thinking it might be stolen due to Jones's masquerade and late return.
IX
Employed by Jones to get acquainted with Lady Bellaston's servants and learn Sophia's whereabouts.
Chapter II
Announces Mrs. Honour's arrival, interrupting Jones and Lady Bellaston.
Chapter III
Explains how Mrs. Miller learned of Allworthy, deflecting blame.
Chapter IV
Sent by Jones to find a new lodging after Mrs. Miller's warning.
Chapter V
Implied as a possible source of information about Jones's connection to Allworthy.
VI
Makes crude jokes about Nancy's condition, which Jones rebukes.
Chapter XII
Returns with news of finding Black George and learning that Blifil is coming to marry Sophia; inadvertently betrays Tom's secret to Black George.
V
Accompanies Jones to the play and provides humorous, unsophisticated commentary on Hamlet.
Book XVI, Chapter X
Visits Tom Jones in prison, terrified by the news of Fitzpatrick's death, and delivers Sophia's letter.
V
Brings news that Fitzpatrick is still alive but with little hope; remains faithful to Jones.
II
Stumbles in with horror to inform Jones that Mrs. Waters is his mother, then searches for her.
Chapter V
Arrives with news of Jones and his mother's incest, and is questioned by Allworthy.
VI
Partridge defends himself against Allworthy's accusations, narrates his misfortunes, and swears he is not Tom's father.
XI
Ecstatic over Tom's good fortune, recalls omens and dreams, and is assured of future reward.
Chapter the Last
Receives a £50 annuity from Tom, resumes teaching, and is engaged to Molly Seagrim.
