Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 75 summary
Letter 75 of 177 · 2 min to read the letter
In Letter 75, Cécile Volanges tells Sophie Carnay that M. de Valmont secretly delivers Danceny’s letter and communicates through glances despite Mama’s disapproval. Eager to express her love to Danceny, she accepts Valmont’s guidance because he promises to arrange another meeting, though she cannot imagine how.
What happens
- Cécile praises Valmont’s skill in delivering Danceny’s letter unnoticed among other people.
- She understands how to return her reply and describes their discreet exchanges of glances.
- She fears Valmont might leave for Paris and wishes she could express her gratitude.
- She says she can discuss her love freely only with Madame de Merteuil.
- Longing to speak openly to Danceny, she agrees to follow Valmont’s guidance toward another meeting.
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What to notice
Cécile accepts Valmont’s direction without understanding his plan. Her desire to meet Danceny makes her willing to rely on him.
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