Caleb Williams

Later, Caleb discovers why the inhabitants of the Welsh village suddenly began to shun him from their community: Falkland has hired Jones to follow Caleb wherever he goes, spreading criminal accusations against him, to ensure his reputation is ruined no matter where he tries to seek refuge. Caleb refuses to live in disguise anymore, but he does change his name. However, not even that drastic measure helps him evade Jones. He continues moving from place to place, unable to settle anywhere for long.

One day, Caleb encounters Mr. Collins on horseback while traveling down a road on foot. Mr. Collins has been abroad all this time, looking after Falkland’s plantation in the West Indies. Caleb and Collins hardly recognize each other, but then Caleb entreats Collins for kindness and aid. Collins isn’t happy to see Caleb. He believes Caleb is guilty of stealing from Falkland, and he refuses to accept that Falkland is a murderer. Caleb desperately wants to cling to Collins for help, but he feels guilty for asking the man to align with him against Falkland. So, he lets Collins go.