In 1766 philosopher, novelist, composer, and political provocateur Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a fugitive, decried by his enemies as a dangerous madman.
But within months, the exile was loudly accusing his benefactor of plottin.
And so Rousseau came to England with his beloved dog, Sultan, and willingly took refuge with his more respected counterpart.
Meanwhile David Hume--now recognized as the foremost philosopher in the English language--was being universally lauded as a paragon of decency.
In 1766 philosopher, novelist, composer, and political provocateur Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a fugitive, decried by his enemies as a dangerous madman