Valmont Page #5

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This letter is from a close friend of mine.

"All his life, Monsieur de Valmont has been and is...

"...a consummate master of the art of seduction.

"Hundreds of women, and I am not exaggerating, madame...

"...have paid for it.

"He has charmed his countless victims...

"...designing his every gesture, every word, every smile...

"...in a cold-blooded scheme...

"...that has only one squalid end:

"to destroy the woman's honor."

Is this true?

Who wrote that?

Is it?

Monsieur de Valmont, don't waste your time on me.

I am not, and I never will be, one of those women.

I know that.

So, why do you keep trying?

I don't even know.

Vicomte.

Can we offer you a ride?

Look who I brought with me.

-You remember my little cousin. -Good afternoon.

Would you like to join us?

Attaque!

En garde.

Attaque!

En garde.

Attaque.

En garde.

Next.

Next.

-What's your name, young man? -Chevalier de Danceny.

Good wrist. I'm glad you want to join my regiment.

I don't, sir.

Next.

Such a pity that he doesn't have any children.

Children just adore my nephew.

I'm not a child!

Of course not. You're a knight defending the honor of his lady.

Attaque!

Madame?

You've known Monsieur de Valmont a long time, haven't you?

Yes. A long time.

What kind of man is he?

He's...

If I had a brother, I'd want him to be just like Valmont.

Do you think a man can change?

How old are you?

.

May I offer you some advice?

Yes.

I think you should leave this place, madame.

I think you should go and join your husband.

Why do you say that?

Are you in love with Monsieur de Valmont?

No, certainly not.

That's good.

Sorry. I'm sorry.

Because he's in love with you, you know?

I'm dying.

I'm dying. Forgive me my sins. Have mercy!

-I'm dying. Forgive me! -He's dead! I killed him.

I won!

Good night, my dears.

-Good night. -Good night.

I don't recognize you. Just look at her.

How can you resist this?

Please don't start that again.

How's it going with the little Tourvel?

Would you like to cancel our bet?

Certainly not.

-Aren't you getting a little too serious? -What are you talking about?

About love, my angel.

What else?

I have to write a letter to Danceny.

It's all right.

It's all right. You don't have to keep any secrets from him.

He's our friend.

Would you come and read it after I finish and tell me if it's all right?

Why don't you ask Monsieur de Valmont?

He knows what men like to hear.

Would you, monsieur?

Of course he will. Now go up, start your letter.

-He'll be right up to help you. -All right.

You never stop, do you?

All I'm asking is that you help the poor child to write a letter.

Monsieur de Valmont.

-May I talk to you for a moment, please? -Of course.

Come in.

-Sit down, please. -Monsieur de Valmont?

-Yes? -No, please don't interrupt me.

I would never tell you what to do...

...but...

Please...

Go away.

Please, go away.

I know I should be the one to leave.

I know it's my duty, but I haven't the strength.

I can't go on like this.

When I sit down, you sit next to me. When I speak, you answer.

I blush in your company, and everybody sees it.

But, when...

When I am alone...

Please, go away. I beg you.

Please.

Please go.

Is that what you want?

Do you want me to say...

...that I don't want you to leave?

I can't say that. I can't!

No!

All right. Let's see what you have.

No.

This is no way to write a love letter.

Take a new sheet.

Dear madame...

Monsieur le Chevalier.

Did I err in giving you my heart?

-"Err" with double "R"? -Double "R," yes.

Why do I feel...

...now that I'm not with you...

...that I love you...

...even more?

Why am I haunted by your face...

...my every waking minute...

...and every dreaming minute...

...of my nights?

Did I say to stop writing?

No.

So go on.

Ever since I've known you, I can't think of anyone else.

I know that you love me...

...and I pray your love will last.

If we had another moment alone...

...I know you would take me in your arms...

...and I long to be with you.

I long to be with you.

Are you deaf?

No.

So keep writing.

I long to share...

...all those sweet moments.

Now...

...I only dream of them.

And the longer I'm without you...

...the more vivid my dreams become.

I only hope...

...that you think of me...

...with the same passion that I feel for you.

Do you have a better way to say it?

No.

So?

One day...

...we'll be together...

...and we'll know the joys of love.

And no man...

...no...

...god...

...can prevent this.

I must stop writing now.

I close my eyes...

...and you are here with me.

The castle is quiet...

...and I'm so happy.

I love you.

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