Chapter XVIII

The history of Betty the chambermaid, and an account of what occasioned the violent scene in the preceding chapter BOOK II.

CHAPTER I. Of Divisions in Authors CHAPTER II. A surprizing instance of Mr Adams's short memory, with the unfortunate consequences which it brought on Joseph CHAPTER III. The opinion of two lawyers concerning the same gentleman, with Mr Adams's inquiry into the religion of his host CHAPTER IV. The history of Leonora, or the unfortunate jilt CHAPTER V. A dreadful quarrel which happened at the inn where the company dined, with its bloody consequences to Mr Adams CHAPTER VI. Conclusion of the unfortunate jilt CHAPTER VII. A very short chapter, in which parson Adams went a great way CHAPTER VIII. A notable dissertation by Mr Abraham Adams; wherein that gentleman appears in a political light CHAPTER IX. In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse CHAPTER X. Giving an account of the strange catastrophe of the preceding adventure, which drew poor Adams into fresh calamities; and who the woman was who owed the preservation of her chastity to his victorious arm CHAPTER XI. What happened to them while before the justice. A chapter very full of learning CHAPTER XII. A very delightful adventure, as well to the persons concerned as to the good-natured reader CHAPTER XIII. A dissertation concerning high people and low people, with Mrs Slipslop's departure in no very good temper of mind, and the evil plight in which she left Adams and his company LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

PORTRAIT OF FIELDING, FROM BUST IN THE SHIRE HALL, TAUNTON "JOSEPH, I AM SORRY TO HEAR SUCH COMPLAINTS AGAINST YOU" THE HOSTLER PRESENTED HIM A BILL JOSEPH THANKED HER ON HIS KNEES

THE WORKS OF HENRY FIELDING EDITED BY GEORGE SAINTSBURY IN TWELVE VOLUMES VOL. II. JOSEPH ANDREWS CONTENTS