624: Chs 21-22 — The Three Musketeers

Ep. 624: Saving Genius! Book talk begins @ 13:28 Musketeers dive into a fancy ball with bling, baffling moments, and a dash of romance as D'Artagnan's heart does a little cha-cha. Chop Wood, Carry Water - :  (a reference to the popular Zen Buddhist dictum that before enlightenment, one must chop wood and carry water, and that after enlightenment, one must chop wood and carry water.) :    for NY Harbor and , Get your ! (<--affiliate!) The confusing bit of chapter 21, written as a scrip: “”We say, ’Proud as a Scotsman,’” murmured the Duke of Buckingham. D’Artagnan “And we say, ’Proud as a Gascon,’” replied D’Artagnan. “The Gascons are the Scots of France.” D’Artagnan bowed to the duke, and was retiring. Duke of Buckingham.:  “Well, are you going away in that manner? Where, and how?” D’Artagnan “That’s true!” Duke of Buckingham.: “Fore Gad, these Frenchmen have no consideration!” D’Artagnan “I had forgotten that England was an island, and that you were the king of it.” Duke of Buckingham.: “Go to the riverside, ask for the brig Sund, and give this letter to the captain; he will convey you to a little port, where certainly you are not expected, and which is ordinarily only frequented by fishermen.” D’Artagnan “The name of that port?” Duke of Buckingham.: “St. Valery; but listen. When you have arrived there you will go to a mean tavern, without a name and without a sign—a mere fisherman’s hut. You cannot be mistaken; there is but one.” D’Artagnan “Afterward?” Duke of Buckingham.: “You will ask for the host, and will repeat to him the word ’Forward!’” D’Artagnan “Which means?” Duke of Buckingham.: “In French, En avant… , in (post-Dunkirk) Le Ballet de Le Merlaison:   Reconstructed dance: and CraftLit’s socials: Find everything here:  Join the newsletter:   Podcast site:  Twitter: @CraftLit Facebook: Facebook group:  Pinterest:  Youtube:   Support the show links: Subscribe to the Premium feed (on the app) here: or on Patreon: (same price, $5/month) Feedback: You can ask your questions, make comments, and let us know what you do when you listen to CraftLit! Let your voice be heard. • Download the FREE CraftLit App for  or  (you can call or email feedback straight from within the app) • Call 1-206-350-1642 • Email: [email protected] • Use our ! FOR FB EVENT TUES Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE weekly chat: FOR FB EVENT THURS Please Register here to get the meeting link for the FREE ongoing weekly chat: