How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
He tramped about till evening, rolling the yellow leaves under his feet, inhaling the fog, and jumping over the ditches. As his arteries began to throb more vigorously, he felt himself carried away by a desire to do something wild. (1.6.14)
Unable to win the love of Madame Arnoux, Frederick begins to fantasize about other possibilities. But it's too late: he's already trapped by his desire for her.
Quote #11
He was seized with a stronger desire than ever—a frantic, ravening lust. Yet he also felt something he could not express—repugnance, a sense of horror, as of an act of incest. Another fear restrained him—the fear of the disgust that might follow. Besides, what a nuisance it would be! And, partly from prudence, partly to avoid tainting his ideal, he turned on his heel and began to roll a cigarette. (2.19.26)
Just as he's about to get Madame Arnoux where he wants her, Frederick chickens out. Why? He's afraid she won't live up to the ideal he has created over the past 20 years.