# The Officer — The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling character guide

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

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

Army officer who arrests Tom for the duel.

## In the story

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

The lieutenant, a veteran of the battle of Tannieres, who secures Northerton and orders a surgeon for Jones.

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

The commanding officer who visits Tom and debates casuistry.

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

The lieutenant who investigates the sentinel's shot and orders the sentinel taken prisoner.

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

The lieutenant who investigates the sentinel's alleged treachery and later relents due to Jones's intercession.

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