Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 62 summary
Letter 62 of 177 · 1 min to read the letter
In Letter 62, Madame de Volanges tells the Knight Danceny to stop visiting her house and threatens to remove her daughter from society if he pursues contact. She returns his letters and demands her daughter’s in exchange, making clear that she has already decided how to end their correspondence.
What happens
- Madame de Volanges accuses Danceny of betraying her trust and endangering her daughter’s innocence.
- She forbids him to visit and warns that she can instruct servants to refuse him entry.
- She threatens her daughter with permanent withdrawal from society if Danceny attempts further contact.
- She encloses his letters and demands the return of her daughter’s letters to erase traces of their exchange.
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What to notice
Madame de VOLANGES presents her decision as settled rather than open to discussion. Her daughter receives the ruling without any stated part in making it.
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