Joseph Andrew, Chapter 9 (Book 1) explain with the reference to the context

 Explain with reference to the context the following lines.   

She left not her mistress so easy. The poor lady could not reflect without agony that her dear reputation was in the power of her servants. all her comfort as to Joseph was, that she hoped he did not understand her meaning; at least she could say for herself, she had not plainly expressed anything to him; and as to Mrs Slipslop, she imagines she could bribe her to secrecy. (Chapter 9)


Reference 

These lines have been taken from the novel Joseph Andrews written by Henry Fielding. These lines have been picked up from the chapter 9 of the said novel.


Context

The story of the novel revolves around a young boy named Joseph who was a footman of lady booby the wife of Sir Thomas booby. He was a handsome young boy and he was very intelligent and hard-working. Lady booby was in love with Joseph Andrews. She wanted to make a physical relationship with him. She took interest in him and took him for daily wolks with herself. She would clasp his hand while walking and she would stare at him at the dining table 

"...joey was the handsomest and genteelest footman in the kingdom."


After the death of her husband, she gave an open invitation to Joseph to be physical with her. Joseph did not want to lose his chastity, he respected his mistress. he refused the offer of lady booby and prove himself the paragon of chastity.

Lady Booby became disappointed at the refusal from Joseph therefore she orders to terminate him from the job. Mrs Slipslop was another maid in the house she also had bad intentions towards Joseph but Joseph succeeded in protecting himself at any cost. Joseph was the brother of Pamela, she also protected her chastity and Joseph wanted to follow the same path. Joseph was a true Christian and wanted to preserve his sacredness. 

Lady booby spoke with Joseph for the last time but he denied her offer. The conversation was heard by Mrs Slipslop from behind the wall. when and Joseph left the room she spoke with Mrs Sipslop.


Explanation:

When Mrs Slipslop left lady Booby alone. She discerns that Mrs Slipslops knew about the matter. Lady Booby became frustrated and concerned about her situation. It was because her reputation was at stake the servants now knew about her intentions. She satisfied herself by saying that Joseph might not understand what she wanted to say because she did not give him the offer in clear words.

She was now worried about Mrs Slipslop. she considers her a threat therefore, she made up a plan to bribe Mrs Slipslop that she could keep her mouth shut.

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