The Mysteries of Udolpho

Emily delights in the Tuscan landscape. She strikes up a friendship with Maddelina, the daughter of the family with whom she is residing. Maddelina tells Emily that her father Marco was rewarded by Montoni many years ago for doing him a favor. The circumstances of the favor make Emily believe this could be the murder of Signora Laurentini, the missing lady of Udolpho. Though Dorina, Maddelina’s mother, is rude to Emily, her time in Tuscany is generally pleasant. However, she worries about Madame Montoni’s papers, which she left behind in Udolpho while leaving in a hurry.

The narrative briefly shifts to Morano, who has been arrested in Venice. After Morano attempted to poison him, Montoni wanted his revenge. Montoni had an anonymous letter sent to the authorities tipping them off about Morano conspiring against the state.

The siege at Udolpho ends and Montoni sends for Emily. Bertrand and Ugo bring her back from Tuscany, again scaring her with frightening stories on the way. The Castle di Udolpho seems silent and deserted when Emily reaches there. On her way to her room, she overhears Montoni, Verezzi, and Bertolini talking about her. Montoni tells the men they can find her in her rooms.