The Mysteries of Udolpho Justice and Judgment Quotes

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

Quote #7

"You have murdered her then! I am talking with a murderer!" (2.12.55)

The scariest thing to Em is associating with a known criminal, and (she thinks) Barnardine fits the bill. Do you think her curiosity is piqued?

Quote #8

"Judging as I do," resumed Montoni, "I cannot believe you will oppose, where you know you cannot conquer […] if you have a just opinion of the subject in question, you shall be allowed a safe conveyance to France." (3.4.12)

Once again, Montoni is setting himself up as the Supreme Justice of Udolpho. It's scary to think that under his brand of law, murderers get away with anything they want.

Quote #9

"It is her very self! Oh! There is all that fascination in her look, which proved my destruction!—Retribution?—It will soon be yours, it is yours already." (4.16.10)

Agnes basically sets up a little trial for herself. Since Em looks exactly like the woman she murdered, it's almost like she's doling out a slice of justice to herself.