# Book III: The Departure of the Cashmere explained — Toilers of the Sea

> Chapter companion for Toilers of the Sea by Victor Hugo.

## What happens

The chapter details the departure of the Cashmere, a ship that carries Déruchette and her new husband away from Guernsey. Gilliatt, who has secretly loved Déruchette, watches the ship sail away, realizing his hopes are lost. The chapter captures the emotional weight of departure and the finality of Gilliatt's unrequited love.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Sacrifice

Gilliatt's silent sacrifice as he lets Déruchette go without revealing his love.

### Solitude and Isolation

Gilliatt's isolation is deepened as the ship carrying his love sails away, leaving him alone.

## Character check-ins

### Gilliatt

Watches the Cashmere depart, experiencing the pain of losing Déruchette.

### Déruchette

Departs on the Cashmere with her new husband, unaware of Gilliatt's feelings.

### Rev. Mr. Caudray

Departs with Déruchette as her husband.

## Key lines

> The Cashmere departed.

The ship Cashmere set sail.

_The central event of the chapter, marking the departure of Déruchette._

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