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Tom has stayed with Western for two weeks without visiting Allworthy once, and in this time, Allworthy has fallen dangerously ill. Quoting the words of the Latin poet Cato, the narrator praises Allworthy for being calm in the face of death. He has no fears since he has lived an honest life. Allworthy summons his family to him and Tom races home, forgetting all thoughts of love. At the bed, Blifil starts to cry and Allworthy delivers a long speech about the inevitability of death. He outlines the contents of his will to ascertain whether all are satisfied with their lot. The estate is to go to Blifil, with a smaller estate of 500 pounds a year set aside for Tom. In addition, Tom is to receive a flat sum of 1000 pounds. Tom throws himself at Allworthy's feet, thanking him for his generosity but insisting that he cannot think of anything as long as Allworthy's health lies in danger. Thwackum and Square are each to receive 1000 pounds and Allworthy has also made provisions for his servants. An attorney from Salisbury arrives and Allworthy composes himself to die.