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France:

1783

Heart in his throat, Francis Bonnefoy watched as the balloon created by the brothers Montgolfier made its ascent. True, it was tehtered, but that didn't stop him from fearing for de Rozier.

Up it went. And up, and up ...

Tres bien!

It was a successful one! The first human ascent in a hot air balloon on French soil. A true mark of French genius!

The future was looking bright, sunny and peaceful for France and the French people.


Author's notes:

Ten years later, Queen Marie Antoinette of France was tried and convicted of treason. A conviction that ultimately led to her losing her head. Literally.

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