This passage alludes almost casually to an adventurous event, where the narrator seems to consider his role and influence important. The narrator speaks of a young woman, "la petite Volanges," who finds herself in a complex situation where she is taken away from her lover. The narrator describes how he has complete control over her, as one would over a possession, without her being aware of her romantic feelings or of what is truly happening. This scenario paints a picture of manipulation and power, where the narrator ultimately intends to return her to her lover as if nothing had happened.