The Mysteries of Udolpho Manipulation Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

"Well!" resumed Madame Cheron, "you have not given me the promise, though, that I demand." (1.12.33)

Oh, Madame Cheron, you smarty-pants. There's no way Em's going to break her word to her aunt, even if she's totally head-over-heels in love with Valancourt.

Quote #2

Emily observed with concern the ascendancy, which Montoni had acquired over Madame Cheron […] (1.13.3)

Em's got eyes, and she sees how the master manipulator is getting manipulated. But why doesn't she ever consider that Madame Cheron's pulling the wool over Montoni's eyes?

Quote #3

"Stay!" said Valancourt. "I conjure you stay, for I have much to tell you." (1.13.50)

Sorry, Valancourt, all your persuasive powers won't get Em to do a thing she doesn't want to do. If Em's really in love with Valancourt, why is she immune to all his manipulations?