Dangerous Liaisons, Letter 93 summary
Letter 93 of 177 · 3 min to read the letter
In Letter 93, the Chevalier Danceny challenges Cécile Volanges over her distrust of Valmont and her reported refusal of a meeting and easier correspondence. He moves between accusations and hopeful apologies, making her agreement to see him the test of her love and the condition of his happiness.
What happens
- Danceny reports that Valmont tells him of Cécile’s distrust, and he asks her to explain it.
- He treats her reported refusal of a safe meeting as evidence that her feelings change.
- He blames her refusals for uncertain communication and questions whether he can trust love or sincerity.
- He then suggests that brief fear explains her conduct and imagines apologizing for his accusations.
- He begs her to arrange a meeting and presents her answer as the choice between happiness and despair.
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What to notice
The plea makes his immediate aim explicit. He appeals to her pity while urging her to overcome whatever prevents their meeting.
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