 Charlus reviews Morel's betrayals and his own temptation to seek vengeance; critiques Brichot's new fame as a writer, which has ostracized him from the Verdurins; and admits his general sympathy with Germany.The last part of the conversation draws a crowd of suspicious onlookers.After parting the Narrator seeks refuge in what appears to be a hotel, where he sees someone who looks familiar leaving.