The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character
The Master
Unnamed master of a household.
minor
First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling
The Master shows up with force in VII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The landlord, husband of the landlady, is a gout-ridden former gentleman who lives idly and quarrels with his wife.
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