The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling · Character
The Officer
Army officer who arrests Tom for the duel.
minor
First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling
The Officer shows up with force in XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The lieutenant, a veteran of the battle of Tannieres, who secures Northerton and orders a surgeon for Jones.
The Officer first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.
In XII: The lieutenant, a veteran of the battle of Tannieres, who secures Northerton and orders a surgeon for Jones.
Later, in XIII: The commanding officer who visits Tom and debates casuistry.
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- Sophia's aristocratic suitors
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