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Joseph Andrews Book 2, Chapter 9

By Henry Fielding

Book 2, Chapter 9

The huntsman just wants to talk about the merits of bravery.
Actually, the huntsman has disinherited his nephew because of his nephew's lack of bravery. Yeah, don't get confused: there are two nephews being talked about here.
The two men suddenly hear a lady screaming about being attacked nearby. Who is it?
Adams offers to take his companion's gun in order to protect the woman in distress.
The huntsman looks at him like he's crazy and books it out of there. Bravery, shmavery.
Not to fear: Adams brings out his crabstick and hits the attacker over the head. You go, Adams.
The attacker runs off, leaving Adams and the woman alone.
The woman explains how she got in this terrible situation.
Turns out she was traveling to London when she fell into conversation with this dastardly dude.
He had some seriously sinister motivations, though.
Adams is pleased as punch that this lady is safe, and he thanks Providence.