- All of a sudden, the most hoity-toity literary men in Paris want to make Rousseau's acquaintance.
- His money is just about to run out when he meets Mme de Beuzenval. She's got money and she's cool with sponsoring Rousseau's musical pursuits. Did we mention that he's still into music?
- He also meets Mme Dupin, a beautiful woman who rejects Rousseau romantically. You win some, you lose some.
- Luckily, Mme de Beuzenval hooks Rousseau up with a job. He's to work for a Count who lives in Venice.