History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. Fielding Harold

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1

Whenever this word occurs in our writings, it intends persons without virtue or sense, in all stations; and many of the highest rank are often meant by it.

2

The English reader will not find this in the poem; for the sentiment is entirely left out in the translation.

3

This is the second person of low condition whom we have recorded in this history to have sprung from the clergy. It is to be hoped such instances will, in future ages, when some provision is made for the families of the inferior clergy, appear stranger than they can be thought at present.

4

“What modesty or measure can set bounds to our desire of so dear a friend?” The word desiderium here cannot be easily translated.

It includes our desire of enjoying our friend again, and the grief which attends that desire.

5

This is an ambiguous phrase, and may mean either a forest well cloathed with wood, or well stript of it.