Vicomte De Bragelonne Chapter LVIII - Epicureans

In which a lively evening in Fouquet’s splendid garden sets the stage for a spirited discourse among poets and courtiers on the true nature of Epicurean philosophy, mingling wit, erudition, and gentle irony beneath the artificial fires and strains of music. Meanwhile, behind the gaiety, subtle tensions hint at matters more serious, as Fouquet’s attentions shift towards a clandestine mission involving imprisoned friends and cautious counsel.