# XIII explained — Sir Percy Hits Back

> Chapter companion for Sir Percy Hits Back by Baroness Orczy.

## What happens

Fleurette learns from Adèle that Amédé Colombe and M'sieu' de Frontenac have been arrested and taken to Sisteron. Despite old Louise's protests, Fleurette insists on going to Sisteron to comfort Amédé and seek help from chéri Bibi. Louise reluctantly agrees, and the two women set out on their journey.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Loyalty

Fleurette's determination to go to Sisteron for Amédé demonstrates her deep love and loyalty despite the danger.

### Innocence and Corruption

Fleurette's innocent faith in chéri Bibi's authority contrasts with the corrupt revolutionary forces that arrested Amédé.

## Character check-ins

### Fleurette

Determined to go to Sisteron to see Amédé after learning of his arrest; reveals she and Amédé are tokened.

### Old Louise

Initially disapproving but ultimately agrees to accompany Fleurette to Sisteron.

### Adèle

Brings news of Amédé's arrest and the arrival of new soldiers; shows reticence and a hint of hostility toward Fleurette.

### Amédé Colombe

Arrested and taken to Sisteron along with M'sieu' de Frontenac.

### Fleur Chauvelin

Referred to as chéri Bibi; Fleurette believes he would approve of her betrothal and can help free Amédé.

## Key lines

> But in Lou Mas nothing was known of the tragic events that were occurring at Laragne.

At Lou Mas, they were unaware of the tragic happenings in Laragne.

_Sets the scene of ignorance before Adèle's news._

> It was Adèle who brought the news.

Adèle was the one who delivered the information.

_Highlights Adèle's role as the bearer of bad news._

> I must go to Sisteron—at once.

I have to go to Sisteron immediately.

_Fleurette's urgent decision to act._

> We—that is Amédé and I—are tokened to one another.

Amédé and I are engaged to each other.

_Reveals the betrothal to Louise._

> If you won't come with me, Louise dear, I shall have to go alone.

If you refuse to accompany me, I will go by myself.

_Fleurette's resolve despite Louise's hesitation._

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