# XIV explained — Sir Percy Hits Back

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

## What happens

Fleurette learns from M'sieu' Duflos that Amédé has been arrested and that Madame de Frontenac's valuables were found in the Colombe's cart-shed. She rushes to the Colombe home, determined to help. Old Louise worries and wishes Fleurette's father were present. M'sieu' Duflos warns Louise about Adèle's familiarity with the soldiers.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Loyalty

Fleurette's immediate concern for Amédé and her determination to help him despite the danger.

### Innocence and Corruption

Fleurette's innocence contrasted with the corrupt accusations against Amédé and the soldiers' pillaging.

### Class and Social Division

The wealth of Fleurette's father and the suspicion cast on the Colombe family due to their association with the aristocracy.

## Character check-ins

### Fleurette

Learns of Amédé's arrest and the discovery of Madame's valuables; rushes to the Colombe home.

### Old Louise

Accompanies Fleurette, tries to delay her journey to Sisteron, and wishes Armand were present.

### M'sieu' Duflos

Butcher who informs Fleurette of the situation and warns Louise about Adèle.

### Amédé Colombe

Arrested; valuables found in his family's cart-shed; Fleurette is deeply concerned.

### Adèle

Mentioned as having been stopped from telling Fleurette the full story; noted for familiarity with soldiers.

### Aristide Sicard

Errand man who inadvertently reveals to Fleurette that Amédé is suspected of theft.

### Ma'ame Colombe

Mentioned as being fond of Fleurette and likely to comfort her.

## Key lines

> She only knew that the lad had been arrested, but she had not heard about Madame's valuables being found in the Colombe's cart-shed.

Fleurette was only aware of Amédé's arrest, not that the valuables had been discovered in the Colombe's shed.

_Old Louise explains to M'sieu' Duflos what Fleurette knows._

> If I were you I would look after that wench of yours, Adèle, a bit sharper. No offence, you know, but people have been talking in the village. She was rather too familiar with all those draggled-tailed soldiers last night.

M'sieu' Duflos advises Louise to keep a closer eye on Adèle because villagers have noticed her being too friendly with the soldiers.

_M'sieu' Duflos warns Louise about Adèle's behavior._

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