Letters 477-499 dated September 7th through September 10th Summary

Mr. Belford directs Mowbray and Tourville to go to Mr. Lovelace because he sends news that may prompt Mr. Lovelace to destroy himself. Mr. Lovelace is not happy at the idea of seeing his varlets and mourns the idea of an eternal separation from Clarissa. Mr. Belford encourages Mr. Lovelace to take a tour abroad. When Will delivers the letter acknowledging Clarissa's death, Mr. Lovelace attempts to shoot himself, but Will had the foresight to remove his weapons. Mr. Lovelace, Mr. Mowbray and Mr. Tourville travel to Mr. Doleman's house, where the other three varlets attempt to convince Mr. Lovelace that mourning a woman is foolish when there are so many other women. Mowbray writes for Mr. Lovelace, who is unable and desires to know the particulars of Clarissa's...