Chapters 11 and 12 Summary

A man whom she believes is Peter picks Adeline up at the tomb as planned. As she listens to this man talk, however, she realizes it is not Peter who is riding on the horse with her. The man takes her to the Marquis's chalet, where she is locked into a room. The Marquis enters the room and Adeline faints. When Adeline faints a second time, the Marquis sends in two women to help prepare Adeline for the Marquis's return. These two women tell Adeline it is her own fault if she is not happy. The Marquis returns again and once again proposes to Adeline. Adeline tells him that if he wishes to have her esteem he must deserve it. In order to do this, Adeline asks that he release her from confinement in the house. The Marquis refuses to release...