Chapter vi. — Containing a better reason still for the before-mentioned opinions. Chapter vii. — In which the author himself makes his appearance on the stage. Chapter viii. — A childish incident, in which, however, is seen a good-natured disposition in Tom Jones. Chapter ix. — Containing an incident of a more heinous kind, with the comments of Thwackum and Square. Chapter x. — In which Master Blifil and Jones appear in different lights. BOOK IV. — CONTAINING THE TIME OF A YEAR. Chapter i. — Containing five pages of paper. Chapter ii. — A short hint of what we can do in the sublime, and a description of Miss Sophia Western. Chapter iii. — Wherein the history goes back to commemorate a trifling incident that happened some years since; but which, trifling as it was, had some future consequences. Chapter iv. — Containing such very deep and grave matters, that some readers, perhaps, may not relish it. Chapter v. — Containing matter accommodated to every taste. Chapter vi. — An apology for the insensibility of Mr Jones to all the charms of the lovely Sophia; in which possibly we may, in a considerable degree, lower his character in the estimation of those men of wit and Chapter vii. — Being the shortest chapter in this book. Chapter viii. — A battle sung by the muse in the Homerican style, and which none but the classical reader can taste. Chapter ix. — Containing matter of no very peaceable colour. Chapter x. — A story told by Mr Supple, the curate. The penetration of Squire Western. His great love for his daughter, and the return to it made by her. Chapter xi. — The narrow escape of Molly Seagrim, with some observations for which we have been forced to dive pretty deep into nature. Chapter xii. — Containing much clearer matters; but which flowed from the same fountain with those in the preceding chapter. Chapter xiii. — A dreadful accident which befel Sophia. The gallant behaviour of Jones, and the more dreadful consequence of that behaviour to the young lady; with a short digression in favour of the female sex. — Chapter xiv. — The arrival of a surgeon.—His operations, and a long dialogue between Sophia and her maid. BOOK V. — CONTAINING A PORTION OF TIME SOMEWHAT LONGER THAN HALF A YEAR. Chapter i. — Of the SERIOUS in writing, and for what purpose it is introduced. Chapter ii. — In which Mr Jones receives many friendly visits during his confinement; with some fine touches of the passion of love, scarce visible to the naked eye. Chapter iii. — Which all who have no heart will think to contain much ado about nothing. Chapter iv. — A little chapter, in which is contained a little incident. Chapter v. — A very long chapter, containing a very great incident. Chapter vi. — By comparing which with the former, the reader may possibly correct some abuse which he hath formerly been guilty of in the application of the word love. Chapter vii. — In which Mr Allworthy appears on a sick-bed.