Tom Jones: Lyric Comedy in Three Acts

Jones?

He would immediately enjoy his status.

Wait until my marriage is concluded with Miss Sophie.

You marry her!

I have shown you the letter from my uncle.

Your elder brother deserves her better than you do.

But if she loves me?

In that case, you deserve her better than him.

This marriage makes us both happy: if I listened to your desires, if I dared to speak, I would appear less rich in the eyes of Western; he would want to break it off, and I would lose my fortune.

It is enough, I understand you; your heart is false. I gave you my word; I remember it. In your turn, remember what I am going to tell you. I was the bearer of letters from your late mother. I gave them to you. I am going to London where your uncle Alworthy is sending me: but take care; if upon my return the truth has not come from your mouth, if you have not declared that Jones is your brother, your elder, I will do it myself.

Listen.

No response. Goodbye.