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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Book 7, Chapter 6 summary

Book 7, Chapter 6 of 60 · 6 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 6, Jehan leaves his brother’s cell with money and joins Captain Phœbus de Châteaupers for a drink, while Dom Claude secretly follows them after hearing the captain’s name. When Phœbus discusses La Smeralda and confirms an evening meeting, the archdeacon trembles but continues tracking the two companions.

What happens

  1. Jehan emerges from hiding, takes small glass ornaments, and leaves his brother’s cell with the purse.
  2. He finds Dom Claude and Jacques Charmolue examining carvings, then recognizes Phœbus by his loud curses.
  3. Jehan offers to pay for drinks and displays twenty-three sous parisis from his brother.
  4. Dom Claude abandons Charmolue and secretly follows the companions toward Eve’s Apple.
  5. Phœbus avoids La Smeralda’s notice and discusses an evening meeting with Jehan.
  6. The conversation makes Claude shudder, but he continues following as the companions sing.

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Phœbus

What to notice

Phœbus openly rejects public contact with La Smeralda. His dismissive words contrast with Claude’s intense attention to their conversation.

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What makes Dom Claude interrupt his explanation and turn around?

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