Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 100 summary
Letter 100 of 177 · 6 min to read the letter
In Letter 100, the Viscount of VALMONT discovers that Mrs. de Tourvel has left without his knowledge, and his distress turns into plans for revenge and renewed control. He proposes delaying a surprise visit, arranges secret inquiries through his huntsman, and asks the Marquise de MERTEUIL for advice.
What happens
- Valmont learns that Tourvel has left while he sleeps and treats her departure as a betrayal.
- He threatens revenge but admits that other women cannot release him from his attachment to her.
- Mrs. de Rosemonde explains the departure through Tourvel’s illness, while Mrs. de Volanges seems annoyed at not being consulted.
- Valmont proposes staying where he is, reassuring Tourvel that he remains there, and then visiting her unexpectedly.
- He sends money and instructions for his huntsman through Merteuil and promises to await her reply.
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What to notice
The question exposes his inability to explain or escape his attachment. His claims of mastery sit beside an admission that he cannot turn elsewhere.
Quick check
Why does Valmont want to delay visiting Tourvel?
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