Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded Volume 1 Letter 33

The Samuel Richardson Library · Sep 9, 2026 · 38m

In which Pamela and her dear master attend church amidst the scrutinising eyes of their neighbours, gaining admiration for her modest grace and his generous regard, while she carefully tends to the poor and fostered kindness from the local gentry; and in the quietude of a garden summer-house, he reveals his thoughtful provisions for her future well-being, tenderly asking her to honour his one request, as their shared felicity deepens with gentle poetry and affectionate discourse. The narrative closes with a warm gathering of friends, the joyous reception of Pamela’s parents, and a series of…