Gustave has taken it upon himself to observe Marion and Sanglain following the death of the Princess and DT.   But KT thinks Gustave is in the city of Marquesas for other reasons. 
But it was impossible for Gustave 
to stop longing for smooth skin.
Pero era imposible para Gustave 
dejar de anhelar suave piel.
Pero Gustave no podía dejar de soñar con las delicias de las mujeres.
Mas era impossível para Gustave
ficar longe de uma pele macia.