Tom Jones Book 8, Chapter 7

Containing Better Reasons, Than Any Which Have Yet Appeared, for the Conduct of Partridge; and Apology for the Weakness of Jones; and Some Further Anecdotes Concerning My Landlady

• Partridge isreally superstitious.
• But it's not actually because of his dreams that he has decided to go with Tom.
• Partridge is sure that Tom is Squire Allworthy's son.
• He has also heard rumors that Tom is a wild and crazy guy.
• He doesn't believe that Squire Allworthy kicked Tom out of the house.
• Partridge believes that Tom ran away from home.
• He thinks that, if he can stick by Tom and persuade him to go home, Squire Allworthy will reward him.
• It never occurs to Tom that Partridge might have his own motives in joining him.
• Partridge arrives, and Tom settles the bill for his stay at this inn.
• The landlady doesn't bother to wish him bon voyage.
• She still feels deeply snooty about Tom and his poverty.