Mme. Goodman returns to the front of the hall and announces, “Let us start the second course, a blanquette of fowls with truffles with a creamy pudding.”
“This is delicious, Mme Goodman!” Montesquieu exclaims.
“Thank you. I had these fowls captured in the forest outskirts of Reims and the truffles dug up by Rouen,” Mme Goodman proudly replies. “As we are in the presence of Joseph II of Austria himself, I would like to hear your opinions on his reforms and even hear the maker’s arguments for them. Perhaps, M. Dubois can start, as he is a new guest?” I ask.
I see that M. Dubois has something to say, but is too nervous to speak since people of royalty and high status surround him. Dubois carefully begins, “In my opinion, the emperor’s reforms regarding serfdom deserve praise, but they still require adjusting. He continues his mother’s work and permits serfs to marry, freely move to other manors, and asserts …show more content…
Goodman clinks her wine glass and announces, “We must prepare for the final, but not least course, the desserts. I have organized a wide selection of sweets including Chocolate profiterolles, current jalousies, warm cherry cordial, and several other delights. Enjoy!” Mme Goodman finally sits at our table. Mme Goodman is interested in learning more about her guests and asks, “I want to hear your views about women in politics and their role in society. We are in the company of several great female rulers and exceptional writers and I want to know your opinions regarding their statuses and achievements.”
Jefferson begins with a haughty tone, “The appointment of a woman to office is an innovation for which the public is not prepared, nor I.” I’m shocked that a man who advocates the equality of all and helped build a country based on this principle is against women having this crucial right.
Montesquieu is quick to cut in and asserts, “It is against reason and against nature for women to be mistresses in the house... but not for them to govern an
“This is delicious, Mme Goodman!” Montesquieu exclaims.
“Thank you. I had these fowls captured in the forest outskirts of Reims and the truffles dug up by Rouen,” Mme Goodman proudly replies. “As we are in the presence of Joseph II of Austria himself, I would like to hear your opinions on his reforms and even hear the maker’s arguments for them. Perhaps, M. Dubois can start, as he is a new guest?” I ask.
I see that M. Dubois has something to say, but is too nervous to speak since people of royalty and high status surround him. Dubois carefully begins, “In my opinion, the emperor’s reforms regarding serfdom deserve praise, but they still require adjusting. He continues his mother’s work and permits serfs to marry, freely move to other manors, and asserts …show more content…
Goodman clinks her wine glass and announces, “We must prepare for the final, but not least course, the desserts. I have organized a wide selection of sweets including Chocolate profiterolles, current jalousies, warm cherry cordial, and several other delights. Enjoy!” Mme Goodman finally sits at our table. Mme Goodman is interested in learning more about her guests and asks, “I want to hear your views about women in politics and their role in society. We are in the company of several great female rulers and exceptional writers and I want to know your opinions regarding their statuses and achievements.”
Jefferson begins with a haughty tone, “The appointment of a woman to office is an innovation for which the public is not prepared, nor I.” I’m shocked that a man who advocates the equality of all and helped build a country based on this principle is against women having this crucial right.
Montesquieu is quick to cut in and asserts, “It is against reason and against nature for women to be mistresses in the house... but not for them to govern an