Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 2 Letter 23

The Samuel Richardson Library · Sep 17, 2026 · 15m

In which a gentleman receives a complaint concerning the behaviour of his wife from a mutual acquaintance and, upon confronting her, finds her both charmingly unrepentant and spirited in her defence. The ensuing discourse reveals a delicate balance of respect, reproach, and the social intricacies of honour among friends, as the parties seek resolution and understanding.