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cousin Charlotte, and
the widow Lovick.
LETTER XLIII. Mr. Belford to Colonel Morden.-- On a declaration he
had made, of taking vengeance of Mr. Lovelace. His arguments with
him on that subject, from various topics.
LETTER XLIV. The Lady's posthumous letter to her cousin Morden.--

Containing arguments against DUELLING, as well as with regard to
her particular case, as in general. See also Letter XVI. to her brother, on
the same subject.
LETTER XLV. 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.
LETTER XLVI. Colonel Morden to Mr. Belford.-- 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.
LETTER XLVII. Belford to Miss Howe.-- With copies of Clarissa'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.
LETTER XLVIII. Miss Howe to Mr. Belford.-- Observations on the
letters and subjects he communicates to her. She promises another
letter, in answer to his and Colonel Morden's call upon her in Mr.
Hickman's favour. Applauds the Colonel for purchasing her beloved
friend's jewels, in order to present them to Miss Dolly Hervey.
LETTER XLIX. From the same.-- 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 Colonel that her endeavours shall not be
wanting to make him happy.
LETTER L. Mr. Belford to Miss Howe.-- A letter full of grateful
acknowledgements for the favour of her's.

LETTER LI. 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.
LETTER LII. Mr. Belford to Lord M.-- Has had a visit from Mr.
Lovelace. What passed between them on the occasion. Has an
interview with Colonel Morden.
LETTER LIII. Mr. Belford to Lord M.-- Just returned from attending
Mr. Lovelace part of his way towards Dover. Their solemn parting.
LETTER LIV. From the same.-- An account of what passed between
himself and Colonel Morden at their next meeting. Their affectionate
parting.
LETTER LV. 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 LVI. Lovelace to Belford, from Paris.-- Conscience 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.
LETTER LVII. Belford to Lovelace.-- Answers him as to all the
particulars he writes about.
LETTER LVIII. 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 regrets on account of the dear lady for the blood of him.
LETTER LIX. 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.
LETTER LX. 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 LXI. From the same.-- He is now in his way to Trent, in order
to meet Colonel Morden. He is sure of victory: but will not, if he can
help it, out of regard to Clarissa, kill the Colonel.
LETTER LXII. From