Ann Radcliffe

Name: The Mysteries of Udolpho — Volume III, Chapter XII
Author: Ann Radcliffe

The Mysteries of Udolpho — Volume III, Chapter XII

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“The Mysteries of Udolpho — Volume III, Chapter XII”, is a work by Ann Radcliffe. It explores elements such as Emily, Du Pont and La Voisin.

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Ann Radcliffe, The Mysteries of Udolpho — Volume III, Chapter XII

“ In the evening, Lady Blanche and Mons. Du Pont walked with Emily to the cottage of La Voisin, which she had now a melancholy pleasure in approaching, for time had softened her grief for the loss of St. Aubert, though it could not annihilate it, and she felt a soothing sadness in indulging the recollections, which this scene recalled. La Voisin was still living, and seemed to enjoy, as much as formerly, the tranquil evening of a blameless life. ”

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Ann Radcliffe, The Mysteries of Udolpho — Volume III, Chapter XII

“ I see my dear lady on her death-bed,—her very look,—and remember all she said—it was a terrible scene!'
'Why was it so terrible?' said Emily with emotion.
'Ah, dear young lady! is not death always terrible?' replied Dorothee.
To some further enquiries of Blanche Dorothee was silent; and Emily, observing the tears in her eyes, forbore to urge the subject, and endeavoured to withdraw the attention of her young friend to some object in the gardens, where the Count, with the Countess and Monsieur Du Pont, appearing, they went down to join them. ”

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Ann Radcliffe, The Mysteries of Udolpho — Volume III, Chapter XII

“ If you could know what pleasure I feel in wandering here, at liberty,—and in seeing the sky and the fields, and the woods all round me, I think you would not.' Emily, smiling at the warmth, with which the Lady Blanche spoke, observed, that she did not mean to confine herself to a convent for life. ”

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Ann Radcliffe, The Mysteries of Udolpho — Volume III, Chapter XII

“ In a few days, Emily also left the chateau, but not before the Count and Countess had received her promise to repeat her visit very soon; and she was welcomed by the abbess, with the same maternal kindness she had formerly experienced, and by the nuns, with much expression of regard. The well-known scenes of the convent occasioned her many melancholy recollections, but with these were mingled others, that inspired gratitude for having escaped the various dangers, that had pursued her, since she quitted it, and for the good, which she yet possessed ”

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Ann Radcliffe, The Mysteries of Udolpho — Volume III, Chapter XII

“ Considering the dangerous situation of Du Pont, he but feebly opposed his intention of leaving Chateau-le-Blanc, on the following day, but drew from him a promise of a longer visit, when he could return with safety to his peace. Emily herself, though she could not encourage his affection, esteemed him both for the many virtues he possessed, and for the services she had received from him ”

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Ann Radcliffe, The Mysteries of Udolpho — Volume III, Chapter XII

“ The tranquillity of the monastery, and the liberty she was suffered to enjoy, in wandering among the woods and shores of this delightful province, gradually restored her spirits to their natural tone, except that anxiety would sometimes intrude, concerning Valancourt, as the time approached, when it was possible that she might receive an answer to her letter. ”

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Ann Radcliffe, The Mysteries of Udolpho — Volume III, Chapter XII

“ The Lady Blanche was so much interested for Emily, that, upon hearing she was going to reside in the neighbouring convent, she requested the Count would invite her to lengthen her stay at the chateau. 'And you know, my dear sir,' added Blanche, 'how delighted I shall be with such a companion ”

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Ann Radcliffe, The Mysteries of Udolpho — Volume III, Chapter XII

“ The Lady Blanche, meanwhile, unable to prevail with Dorothee to explain the subject of her late hints, had desired, on reaching the door, that terminated the gallery, and which she found fastened on the preceding day, to see the suite of rooms beyond. ”

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