In "The Spider's House," the protagonist grapples with the reality of driving out the French, which he had once envisioned as a noble and heroic endeavor. He romanticized the idea of warfare, filled with valiant knights and fervent cries for divine support in a noble cause. This vision spoke of glory and honor in the struggle for liberation.

However, as he faces the actual circumstances of resistance and rebellion, he finds himself surrounded by secrecy and tension, making it difficult to connect this grim reality to his earlier aspirations of a majestic uprising. The juxtaposition of his initial expectations and the harsh truth reflects a deeper commentary on the complexities of war and liberation.