How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
I would advise you to lay aside that fierce air; for I am mightily deceived, if this lady had not a violent desire to get your worship a good drubbing. (2.4.38)
Horatio tells it like it is: appearances can be deceiving, and courage doesn't count for much when it's all just an act.
Quote #2
I believe the rascal is a coward, tho' he pretends to be in love forsooth. (2.9.2)
Typical Fielding. He loves to write about hypocrisy—and particularly hypocrisy about courage. Only a page later, the gentleman huntsman will show his own cowardice by running away as soon as he hears a lady screaming in the distance.
Quote #3
Do you consider this gun is only charged with shot, and that the robbers are probably furnished with pistols loaded with bullets? (2.9.2)
It's tough to be brave when your enemies have better weapons, but not to worry: Parson Adams has a plan. One attribute of courage seems to be the ability to think even when you're under a lot of stress.