- Rousseau's masterpiece, Julie, is finally making it big. Rousseau saves all letters referencing the reception of Julie. He's really proud.
- M. de Luxembourg, Rousseau's patron, is having a miserable year. His sister, daughter, and son all die.
- Every action Rousseau takes seems to upset M. de Luxembourg.
- Remember that retirement plan? Rousseau's resigned himself to go back to writing.
- Good thing, too. The Social Contract finally hits the presses.
- All the while, Rousseau's health is declining.