A Vigil in the Valley

Blois, France

April 23, 2000

Dimanche de pâques

After a peaceful pastoral respite of small villages, open space, and fine wine, we returned yesterday to the mischievous world of connivers, scoundrels, chiselers, and crooks. We delved back into politics!

Like overstaying our welcome at another’s family reunion, we’re really getting to know the Valois clan an…