# Monsieur Is Jealous of Guiche explained — The Vicomte de Bragelonne

> Chapter companion for The Vicomte de Bragelonne by Alexandre Dumas.

## What happens

Monsieur (Philippe d'Orléans) bursts in on a private dance between Madame Henrietta and the Comte de Guiche, revealing his jealousy. He confronts his wife and Guiche, then seeks support from his mother, Anne of Austria, who dismisses his suspicions. Philippe threatens to drown Guiche, but Anne advises him to take the matter to the king, Louis XIV, who laughs at the situation.

## Themes in this chapter

### Court Intrigue and Deception

Monsieur's jealousy is fueled by the Chevalier de Lorraine's manipulations, and the private dance is a secret gathering that provokes conflict.

### Honor and Loyalty

Guiche's bold response to Monsieur's accusation touches on his duty and loyalty to the prince, while Madame defends her honor against the implication of impropriety.

### Love and Sacrifice

The romantic tension between Guiche and Madame is evident in the dance, and Monsieur's jealousy threatens their relationship.

## Character check-ins

### Philippe d'Orléans

Bursts into Madame's apartments, confronts his wife and Guiche, and later complains to his mother about his jealousy.

### Henrietta of England

Dancing with Guiche when Monsieur enters; she defends herself against his accusations.

### De Guiche

Dancing with Madame and kneeling before her; he boldly responds to Monsieur's reproach.

### Le Chevalier de Lorraine

Observes the scene with feigned admiration and later whispers to Monsieur, appearing to calm him.

### Mademoiselle de Montalais

Present in the room, admiring the dance.

### Louise de La Vallière

Seated in a corner, looking on thoughtfully.

### Anne of Austria

Receives Philippe's complaints and dismisses his jealousy; later speaks with the king about the matter.

### Louis XIV

Visits the queen-mother and laughs at his brother's jealousy over Guiche.

## Key lines

> Monsieur entered the room abruptly, as persons do who mean well and think they confer pleasure, or as those who hope to surprise some secret, the terrible reward of jealous people.

Philippe burst into the room either intending to bring joy or, as a jealous man, hoping to uncover a secret.

_Describes Monsieur's ambiguous motives upon entering._

> My house is the pleasantest in the kingdom.

Philippe sarcastically remarks that his home is the most entertaining in France.

_Shows his bitter irony toward the scene he discovered._

> I will have him drowned in my fishpond the very next time I find him in my apartments again.

Philippe threatens to drown Guiche in his own fishpond if he catches him again.

_Illustrates the extreme and theatrical nature of his jealousy._

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