From the Earth to the Moon Chapter 19 - Monster Meeting

In which Michel Ardan, unperturbed by the vast throng gathered under a great canvas roof, confidently expounds upon the possibilities of lunar travel and the broader cosmic voyage, dismissing the notion of distance as a mere illusion. The discourse broadens to the habitability of other worlds, with Ardan playfully weaving scientific reasoning and bold speculation, much to the amusement and applause of his audience.