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Chap. I. Concept of the character of Flamel & of Pernelle, page 1

II. Of the marriage of Flamel with Pernelle. They bring wealth to one another. On the profession of Scribe original: "Ecrivain." In the 14th century, this was a recognized guild profession involving the copying of books and legal documents before the invention of the printing press. in the time of Flamel, 6

III. On the alleged journey of Flamel to Compostela original: "Compostelle." This refers to the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Legend claims Flamel traveled there to find a scholar who could help him translate a mysterious alchemical book., 15

IV. End of Flamel's journey, dates which fix his alleged discovery The author uses "alleged" to signal a skeptical historical approach to the claim that Flamel discovered the "Philosopher's Stone" and the secret of making gold., 25

V. Flamel has an arch built at the Charnel Houses of the Holy Innocents original: "Charniers des SS. Innocens." A major Parisian cemetery that was a central site for medieval public life and art; Flamel was a well-known benefactor of the site., & the small portal of St. Jacques St. Jacques-de-la-Boucherie, Flamel's parish church, of which only the tower remains today., 32

VI. Flamel & Pernelle make a mutual gift to one another, which they renew several times This refers to a legal contract between spouses (donation mutuelle) common in Parisian law to ensure the survivor would inherit the other's property., 46

VII. Pernelle makes her will, where she