Letter 88: Cécile de Volanges to the Vicomte de Valmont
- Cécile politely declines Valmont's plan to obtain the key.
- Too risky, she says. And she's tried it before without success.
Letter 89: The Vicomte de Valmont to the Chevalier Danceny
- Valmont lets Danceny know that the delay is due to Cécile's reluctance to follow his instructions. He hopes Danceny will help her get with the program.
- He tells him that Cécile is simply afraid of her mother, who wants to ruin the relationship with Danceny.
- He emphasizes that he should rite to Cécile so she won't forget about him.
Letter 90: The Présidente de Tourvel to the Vicomte de Valmont
- Losing the courage to fight her feelings, Tourvel begs Valmont to leave. She's hurting.
- She doesn't know why she even allows herself to speak with him.
- It's clear that she's getting very desperate. She's falling apart.