The Mysteries of Udolpho Fear Quotes

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

Quote #7

[…] For you know, ma'amselle, when one can hear people moving, one does not so much mind, about one's fears. (4.3.19)

The last part of Udolpho is all about finding ways to conquer one's fears. If you told us Em would want to go to a haunted room back in Chapter 1, we may not have believed you.

Quote #8

Screaming with terror, they both fled, and got out of the chamber as fast their trembling limbs would bear them […] (4.4.32)

Okay, okay, Emily doesn't always succeed at beating those fears. This is the scariest moment in the book, without a doubt—so we'll give her a pass.

Quote #9

"I am harassed and perplexed by the confusion, into which my family is thrown by their foolish superstition." (4.8.5)

Count de Villeforte's having a real nightmare of a time trying to get people to buck up and face their fears. Why isn't he afraid of whatever lurks in the Marchioness's room?