Part 2, Chapter 7 Summary

Everand and Heloise are in a piazza in Citta Alta. Heloise is having a hard day, and Everand knows that even though he loves her completely, on days like this, he cannot help her. The fact that Italy may not be a haven forever is brought up. In the last sentence of the chapter, she begs that he not ask her to go back.

Part 2, Chapter 7 Analysis

This chapter reinforces the same image of Everand as loyal and yet conflicted. Heloise is depressed. The casual comments about having to leave Italy foreshadow their departure.