Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 168 summary

What happens

1. Volanges hears alarming rumors about Merteuil and learns that she is away in the country until Thursday.
2. She reports claims that Merteuil deceives Valmont and Danceny, whose reconciliation leads to the disclosure of her letters.
3. The rumors describe circulating letters that expose Merteuil’s principles and clear Prévan of blame.
4. Volanges challenges these claims and suspects Prévan of spreading slander for revenge.
5. Danceny’s secret departure prevents direct inquiry, so Volanges urgently asks Rosemonde to establish the facts.
6. A postscript reports no further trouble from her daughter’s indisposition.

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