# III: Hospitality explained — I Will Repay > Chapter companion for I Will Repay by Baroness Orczy. ## What happens Juliette Marny, rescued from a mob by Citizen-Deputy Paul Déroulède, finds herself a guest in his home. She is torn between gratitude for his kindness and a deep-seated desire for revenge, as she realizes he does not remember her or the blood debt she believes he owes. She meets the gentle, crippled Anne Mie, who clearly loves Déroulède, and observes the refined household. Déroulède offers shelter and suggests she emigrate to England under the protection of the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel. ## Themes in this chapter ### Revenge and Justice Juliette's internal conflict is central: she is consumed by a desire for vengeance against Déroulède, yet she is forced to accept his hospitality, creating a powerful tension between her mission and her gratitude. ### Class and Revolution The chapter contrasts the refined, luxurious Déroulède home with the chaotic, violent mob outside, illustrating the clash between the old aristocratic order and the new revolutionary forces. ### Love and Sacrifice Anne Mie's quiet, selfless devotion to Déroulède is evident, while Juliette's own emerging feelings—despite her vengeful purpose—foreshadow a personal sacrifice. ## Character check-ins ### Juliette de Marny Recovering from her fainting spell, she is inwardly conflicted—grateful for Déroulède's hospitality yet burning with a desire for revenge when he fails to recognize her name. ### Paul Déroulède The Citizen-Deputy who pacified the mob and brought Juliette to his home. He is kind, Utopian, and sympathetic to the people, but oblivious to Juliette's past connection to him. ### Anne Mie A gentle, crippled young woman raised by the Déroulèdes. She tends to Juliette with devotion and is clearly in love with Paul, though she evades direct questions about him. ### Madame Déroulède Paul's mother, present in the salon and part of the discussion about the mob. She represents the refined, pre-Revolutionary domesticity that still lingers in the household. ### Pétronelle Juliette's old nurse, brought to the house by Déroulède. Her happy tears and gratitude highlight the hospitality offered to Juliette. ### Sir Percy Blakeney Mentioned as the English enthusiast and Scarlet Pimpernel, who helps persecuted Frenchmen escape the Revolution. Déroulède suggests Juliette place herself under his guidance. ## Key lines > He seemed to take but little notice of her, although at times his dark, keen eyes would seek hers, as if challenging her for a reply. Déroulède appeared indifferent to Juliette, yet his penetrating gaze occasionally sought hers, as though daring her to respond. _Reveals Déroulède's subtle awareness of Juliette despite his outward detachment._ > The name meant nothing to him! It did not recall to him the fact that his hand was stained with blood. He did not recognize her name, and it failed to remind him that he was guilty of bloodshed. _Highlights Juliette's bitter realization that Déroulède has forgotten the past she holds against him._ > He offered her and her young mistress shelter, until the small cloud should have rolled by. After that he suggested a journey to England. He gave them a place to stay until the danger passed, then advised that they flee to England. _Shows Déroulède's generous hospitality and his practical concern for Juliette's safety._ ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/i_will_repay_se/chapters/iii-hospitality - Book: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/i_will_repay_se - All chapters: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/i_will_repay_se/chapters