Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 157 summary
Letter 157 of 177 · 2 min to read the letter
In Letter 157, Danceny assures Valmont that he loves Cécile alone and asks him to conceal his infidelity to spare her pain. He resolves to tell his other lover that their attachment is friendship mixed with desire, then expresses sympathy for Valmont over Mme de Tourvel’s reported illness and continued resistance.
What happens
- Danceny assures Valmont that Cécile alone holds his love, despite his involvement in another affair.
- He asks Valmont to hide his infidelity from Cécile because he wants to protect her happiness.
- He plans to confess to his other lover tomorrow and explain their attachment as friendship joined with desire.
- He expects her forgiveness and approval, and thanks both friends for his happiness.
- He sympathizes with Valmont over Mme de Tourvel, then closes because Cécile may already be waiting.
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What to notice
Danceny treats his thoughts of Cécile during infidelity as proof of devotion. The claim shows how he reconciles his conduct with his declaration of exclusive love.
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