Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 166 summary
Letter 166 of 177 · 1 min to read the letter
In Letter 166, Monsieur Bertrand tells Madame de Rosemonde that the magistrate advises against a complaint against the Chevalier Danceny because a court ruling would stain her nephew’s honor. Bertrand accepts this advice, waits for fresh instructions, and asks about her health out of concern over her grief.
What happens
- Following Madame de Rosemonde’s instructions, Monsieur Bertrand delivers her letter to a magistrate and seeks his advice.
- The magistrate warns that a complaint against the Chevalier Danceny would also damage her nephew’s memory.
- He advises inaction and suggests preventing the public prosecutor from pursuing the affair.
- Bertrand agrees with the advice, awaits further instructions, and asks Rosemonde to report on her health.
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What to notice
Bertrand endorses the magistrate’s caution but leaves further action to Rosemonde. His response pauses the proposed complaint rather than advancing it.
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Why does the magistrate advise against a complaint against Danceny?
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