Containing a necessary apology for the author; and a childish incident, which perhaps requires an apology likewise—

Chapter v.—The opinions of the divine and the philosopher concerning the two boys; with some reasons for their opinions, and other matters.

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.