How was Tom Jones imprisoned In Henry Fielding s famous novel - Tom Jones Tom Jones is a kind and brave young man Troubles and misunderstandings seem to follow Tom everywhere One of the biggest troubles in his life is when he is imprisoned for stabbing Mr Fitzpatrick Tom Visits Mrs Fitzpatrick Tom leaves Mr Allworthy s house because of false accusations He goes on a journey faces many adventures and loves Sophia Western deeply While searching for Sophia in London he visits Mrs Fitzpatrick Mrs Fitzpatrick is Sophia s cousin Fight with Mr Fitzpatrick Mr Fitzpatrick is a very jealous and angry husband When Tom is coming out of the house after visiting Mrs Fitzpatrick her husband also comes looking for her He sees Tom leaving the house and thinks Tom is having an affair with his wife He tells Tom You must have been in it the house