The Mysteries of Udolpho

Emily visits Theresa at her cottage, where Theresa tells her more about Valancourt’s kindness. Theresa and Emily reminisce about St. Aubert. Theresa assures Emily that Valancourt may be alive, but Emily is too distraught to believe her. There is a knock on the door and Emily swoons when she sees Valancourt arrive at the cottage. Valancourt, whose shoulder is in a sling, catches Emily in his arms. Theresa tells Valancourt Emily is still in love with Valancourt, but Emily avoids the topic. Valancourt beseeches Emily to forgive him. When Emily appears cold, he leaves the cottage for the nearby inn.

It is revealed that Valancourt had persisted at Chateau-La-Blanc for days after saying goodbye to Emily. He finally came to Toulouse, often lingering at the grounds where he had happily courted Emily. It is here he caught sight of Emily again, and stayed around to catch a glimpse of her. The gardener mistook him for a robber and shot him, after which Valancourt convalesced at the surgeon’s for a few days. In the present, Valancourt gives Theresa all his fortune and a ring for Emily.