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Summary account of proceedings relating to the execution of the
lady's will, and other matters. Substance of a letter from Mr.
Belford to Mr. Hickman; of Mr. Hickman's answer; and of
a letter from Miss Howe to Mr. Belford
233-236

The lady's posthumous letter to Mr. Lovelace

LETTER LIII. Lovelace, to Belford.-Describing his delirium

as dawning into sense and recollection. All is conscience and

horror with him, he says. A description of his misery at its

From the same.-Revokes his last letter, as
Yet breaks into fits and starts, and is ready to
Why, he asks, did his mother bring him up to
His heart sickens at the recollection of

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what he was. Dreads the return of his malady. Makes an
effort to forget all
247-250

LETTER LV. From the same.-Is preparing to leave the king-

dom. His route. Seasonable warnings, though delivered in

a ludicrous manner, on Belford's resolution to reform. Com-

plains that he has been strangely kept in the dark of late.

Demands a copy of the lady's will

250-252

LETTER LVI. Belford, to Lovelace.—Justice likely to overtake

his instrument Tomlinson. On what occasion. The wretched

man's remorse on the lady's account. Belford urges Lovelace

to go abroad for his health. Answers very seriously to the

warnings he gives him. Amiable scheme for the conduct of

his future life

253-259

LETTER LVII. Lovelace, to Belford.-Pities Tomlinson. Finds
that he is dead in prison. Happy that he lived not to be
hanged. Why. No discomfort so great but some comfort
may be drawn from it. Endeavours to defend himself by a
whimsical case which he puts between A. a miser, and B. a
thief..
259-265
LETTER LVIII. From the same.---Ridicules him on the scheme
of life he has drawn out for himself. In his manner gives Bel-
ford some farther cantions and warnings. Reproaches him for
not saving the lady. A breach of confidence in some cases is
more excusable than to keep a secret. Rallies him on his

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person and air, on his cousin Charlotte, and the widow

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LETTER LIX. Mr. Belford, to Colonel Morden.-On a decla-
ration he had heard he had made, of taking vengeance of Mr.
Lovelace. His arguments with him on that subject, from
various topics...
272-275
LETTER LX. The Lady's posthumous letter to her cousin Morden.
Containing arguments against DUELLING, as well with regard
to her particular case, as in general. See also Letter XXXII.
to her brother, on the same subject·····
276-278
LETTER LXI. Colonel Morden, to Mr. Belford.-In answer to
his pleas against avenging his cousin. He paints in very strong
colours the grief and distress of the whole family, on the loss
of a child, whose character and excellencies rise upon them to
their torment
279-285

LETTER LXII. From the same.-Farther particulars relating

to the execution of the lady's will. Gives his thoughts of

women's friendships in general; of that of Miss Howe, and his

cousin, in particular. An early habit of familiar letter-writing

how improving. Censures Miss Howe for her behaviour to

Mr. Hickman. Mr. Hickman's good character. Caution to

parents who desire to preserve their children's veneration for

them. Mr. Hickman, unknown to Miss Howe, puts himself

and equipage in mourning for Clarissa. Her lively turn upon

him on that occasion. What he, the Colonel, expects from

the generosity of Miss Howe, in relation to Mr. Hickman.

Weakness of such as are afraid of making their last wills 286-293

LETTER LXIII. Belford, to Miss Howe.-With copies of Cla-
rissa's posthumous letters; and respectfully, as from Colonel
Morden and himself, reminding her of her performing her part
of her dear friend's last desires, in making one of the most
deserving men in England happy. Informs her of the delirium
of Lovelace, in order to move her compassion for him, and
of the dreadful death of Sinclair and Tomlinson
293-295
LETTER LXIV. Miss Howe, to Mr. Belford.-Observations
on the letters and subjects he communicates to her. She pro-
mises another letter, in answer to his and Colonel Morden's
call upon her in Mr. Hickman's favour. Applauds the Colonel

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for purchasing her beloved friend's jewels, in order to present

them to Miss Dolly Hervey―...

LETTER LXV. Miss Howe, to Mr. Belford.-She accounts for,

though not defends, her treatment of Mr. Hickman. She owns

that he is a man worthy of a better choice; that she values

no man more than him: and assures Mr. Belford and the Co-

lonel that her endeavours shall not be wanting to make him

happy

LETTER LXVI. Mr. Belford, to Miss Howe.-A letter full of
grateful acknowledgments for the favour of her's
305-306

LETTER LXVII. Lord M. to Mr. Belford.-Acquainting him

with his kinsman's setting out for London, in order to embark.

Wishes him to prevent a meeting between him and Mr.

Morden ......

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306-307

LETTER LXVIII. Mr. Belford, to Lord M. Has had a visit

from Mr. Lovelace. What passed between them on the oc-

casion. Has an interview with Colonel Morden ...... 308-313

LETTER LXIX. From the same.-Just returned from attending

Mr. Lovelace part of his way towards Dover. Their solemn

parting..

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314-316
LETTER LXX. From the same.-An account of what passed
between himself and Colonel Morden at their next meeting.
Their affectionate parting...
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LETTER LXXI. Miss Howe, to Mr. Belford.-Gives, at his
request, the character of her beloved friend at large; and an
account of the particular distribution of her time in the twenty-
four hours of the natural day
LETTER LXXII. Lovelace, to Belford, from Paris.-Con-
science the conqueror of souls. He cannot run away from his
reflections. He desires a particular account of all that has
passed since he left England
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LETTER LXXIII. Belford to Lovelace.-Answers him as to all
the particulars he writes about
352-355

LETTER LXXIV. Lovelace, to Belford.-Has received a

letter from Joseph Leman (who, he says, is conscience-ridden)

to inform him that Colonel Morden resolves to have his will

of him. He cannot bear to be threatened. He will write to

the Colonel to know his purpose. He cannot get off his re-

grets on account of the dear lady for the blood of him.. 356-357

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LETTER LXXV. Belford, to Lovelace.-It would be matter

of serious reflection to him, he says, if that very Leman, who

had been his machine, should be the instrument of his fall 358-360

LETTER LXXVI. Lovelace, to Belford.-Has written to the

Colonel to know his intention: but yet in such a manner that

he may handsomely avoid taking it as a challenge; though, in

the like case, he owns that he himself should not. Copy of his

letter to the Colonel .......

LETTER LXXVII. Lovelace, to Belford.-He is

way to Trent, in order to meet Colonel Morden.

of victory: but will not, if he can help it, out of regard to

Clarissa, kill the Colonel

364--372

LETTER LXXVIII. From the same.-Interview with Colonel

Morden. To-morrow, says he, is the day that will, in all pro-

bability, send either one or two ghosts to attend the manes of

my Clarissa. He doubts not to give the Colonel his life, or his

death; and to be able, by next morning eleven, to write all

the particulars...

He is sure

372-375

LETTER LXXIX. THE ISSUE OF THE DUEL ........ 376-380

THE

HISTORY

OF

CLARISSA HARLOWE.

LETTER I.

MRS. NORTON, TO MISS CLARISSA HARLOWE.

[In answer to her's of Thursday, August 24. See Vol. VII. Letter LXXII.]

Thursday, Aug. 31,

I HAD written sooner, my dearest young lady, but that I have been endeavouring, ever since the receipt of your last letter, to obtain a private audience of your mother, in hopes of leave to communicate it to her. But last night I was surprised by an invitation to breakfast at Harloweplace this morning; and the chariot came early to fetch me-an honour I did not expect.

When I came, I found there was to be a meeting of all your family with Col. Morden, at Harlowe-place; and it was proposed by your mother, and consented to, that I should be present. Your cousin, I understand, had with difficulty brought this meeting to bear; for your brother

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