Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 163 summary
Letter 163 of 177 · 3 min to read the letter
In Letter 163, Monsieur Bertrand tells Madame de Rosemonde that her nephew dies after a duel with Monsieur Danceny, the Chevalier, despite efforts to obtain help. He describes the vicomte’s kindness toward his opponent, the transfer of important papers, and the end of the entail.
What happens
- Bertrand urges Rosemonde to meet the news of her nephew’s death with religious resignation.
- He reports that a note in the vicomte’s pocket suggests the vicomte does not start the quarrel.
- Two servants carry the wounded vicomte home, accompanied by a tearful Danceny.
- The vicomte silences Bertrand’s reproaches, embraces Danceny, gives him important papers, and asks for privacy with him.
- The vicomte loses consciousness, receives the last rites, and dies shortly afterward.
- Bertrand offers to secure the property and explains that the death ends the entail.
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What to notice
The vicomte rejects Bertrand’s hostility toward Danceny. His command makes respect for his opponent part of his final wishes.
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