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

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Watson

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

## Who they are

Acquaintance of Tom in London who falls into debt.

## In the story

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

The Man of the Hill's former college acquaintance who introduces him to gambling and dishonest schemes.

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

The stranger's close friend and fellow gambler, who dissuades him from returning home.

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

A suicidal gamester who borrows money from the stranger but continues gambling.

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