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Just one quick announcement before we actually get into today's episode. I am so excited, but this summer

in July, I am helping to lead a pilgrimage to the south of France to talk about Julia Child with an

amazing program called Common Ground. You might know this is the one, two, three, this would be the

fourth. Oh my gosh, the fourth pilgrimage I've done with this program.

I do them because I love them. They're absolutely incredible. For the better part of a week,

you get together with an amazing group of people, go on long walks, talk about literature and

history, write, and just sort of get in touch with yourself in a way that you really don't

in normal life. I think there are still some spots left. You should absolutely look it up.

The program is Common Ground. We'll be talking about Julia Child in Provence, reading some of her

letters, reading some short stories that relate to themes of community and pleasure and food.

And again, just eating delicious food, going on long walks in the South of France.

It's sort of my dream trip.

And what really makes these trips amazing is the people who come on them.

So if you're a listener of this podcast, I imagine that you're, you know, my type of person.

And I would love to have you there. So just wanted to throw that out before the episode. Now let's get into it.

Sierno de Bergerac's friend was terrified. The friend had offended a count, and now word was

100 men were waiting to ambush him on the count's orders. He and Serenow walked through the

darkened streets of 17th century Paris towards their likely doom, and Cyrano said something astonishing.

Quote, I will save your life on one condition. You must wait behind me. Do not attempt to interfere.

The friend was incredulous. The rumors were 100 men were going to attack him. Surely,

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