# Letter 479: Mr. Belford, to Robert Lovelace, Esq. explained — Clarissa

> Chapter companion for Clarissa by Samuel Richardson.

## What happens

Mr. Belford urgently advises Lovelace to flee to Paris or elsewhere, implying that the consequences of his actions are closing in.

## Character check-ins

### John Belford

Writes a brief, urgent letter advising Lovelace to leave.

### Robert Lovelace

Recipient of Belford's warning to flee.

## Key lines

> Thou wilt do well to take a tour to Paris; or wherever else thy destiny shall lead thee!

You should leave immediately for Paris or any other safe destination.

_Belford's urgent warning to Lovelace to escape the impending consequences._

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