Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 73 summary
Letter 73 of 177 · 2 min to read the letter
In Letter 73, Valmont tells Cécile Volanges where to find hidden writing supplies and asks her to cooperate with his discreet handling of their correspondence. He explains his distant behavior in company as a necessary disguise and offers to help her and his friend against what he calls her mother’s persecution.
What happens
- Valmont tells Cécile that paper, pens, and ink await her beneath a wardrobe in her anteroom.
- He explains that treating her as a child in company helps him gain the confidence needed to assist her.
- He asks for her cooperation in finding opportunities for private exchanges.
- He advises her to return received letters to him to reduce her risk.
- He promises help against her mother’s treatment if she trusts him.
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What to notice
The instruction links secrecy with safety while giving Valmont custody of the letters Cécile receives.
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What does Valmont advise Cécile to do with letters she receives?
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