Section 10: Volume 3, chapters 8-9 Summary

In chapter eight, Count Morano is imprisoned soon after his return to Venice due to an accusation sent by Montoni accusing the count of designs against the state. The siege of Udolpho does not last long, and Montoni summons Emily back to castle di Udolpho. Emily overhears Verezzi and Bertolini arguing with Montoni about a former promise regarding Emily. Verezzi sees and chases Emily, who runs down a passage into Annette. The two girls go to Annette's chamber where they are joined by Ludovico, who sleeps in the adjoining chamber to protect them. The next morning, Ludovico agrees to help Emily escape. When Montoni sends for Emily, she signs over Mme. Montoni's estates when he promises to release her, but Montoni reneges on his promise. Emily worries about whether Valancourt is a prisoner in the castle. Annette...