The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character
The French
Servant or character referred to as French.
minor
Also known as Thomas, Tom French, Poor little Tommy, Tommy, Tom
First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling
The French shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A French lieutenant who speaks a mix of languages and recalls reading about Greeks and Trojans in Madame Dacier's translation.
The French first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.
In XII: A French lieutenant who speaks a mix of languages and recalls reading about Greeks and Trojans in Madame Dacier's translation.
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