Les Misérables, Book 8: The Wicked Poor Man, Chapter 18 summary
Book 8: The Wicked Poor Man, Chapter 18 of 365 · 2 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 18, M. Leblanc brings money to Jondrette, who welcomes him warmly but sends his carriage away while Marius watches from behind a partition. The meeting places the calm visitor opposite his alarming host, with Marius holding a pistol and trusting that hidden police await the agreed signal.
What happens
- At six, Jondrette extinguishes the candle, paces, and listens for his visitor.
- Mother Jondrette admits M. Leblanc, who places four louis on the table for rent and urgent needs.
- Jondrette orders his wife to dismiss the carriage, then sits facing M. Leblanc.
- Behind the partition, Marius watches with a pistol and feels horror without fear.
- Marius trusts that police await his signal and hopes the confrontation answers his questions.
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What to notice
The contrast defines Marius’s position as a hidden observer who feels prepared to intervene. His pistol and belief in police support give him confidence.
Quick check
What does Jondrette order his wife to do after M. Leblanc arrives?
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