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As the dust settles from the chaos, Pommeraye's desire for vengeance culminates in unforeseen consequences. Arcis, despite his anger, struggles with his sense of honor and compassion for Mademoiselle de Joncquières, leading to a complicated resolution where he ultimately decides to accept her, forgives her actions, and recognizes the role of Pommeraye’s machinations in bringing them together.
In an ironic twist, the very tricks that Pommeraye orchestrated become the catalyst for Arcis to discover genuine affection, as he and Mademoiselle de Joncquières begin anew, symbolizing a strange but genuine reconciliation amidst societal ridicule.