Book 24, "The last Warrior in Paris: Le Cours de Civilization," tells of Pawel Andruszkiewicz's adventures during his winter and spring terms at the Sorbonne and the Maison. He now has twenty ladies that he sees as often as possible. Valentines Day was an expensive day for him financially, but it proved to be a wise investment in the long run. His adventures with his pals, Mike and Frankie, continue to be interesting, with Mike always trying to find new ways of making free phone calls to the United States and stealing from local merchants. Pawel is painting more regularly in his private suite in Chamber 36. Paolo was recalled home to Brazil for not doing well on his winter exams. Pawel took over possession of the entire room, putting the two beds together and making his room a great bachelor's pad. He had the room that everyone wanted to party in.

Pav had a working fireplace, Paolo's stereo, and his record collection. He turned what was his side of the room into his studio and study area. He was often found in his room, working in his "art studio," painting, drawing, or studying French. His friends often came with beer, chips, and joints to party. He set up a target to practice his fencing skills. At the Centre Sportif, he made a serious attempt to improve his fencing skills harder than ever. After winning several French competitions, he made it to the national selection for fencing against other national teams in Europe. His studies at the Sorbonne lead him to meet by chance The Countess Dinoretti in his Art History class and the aunt of his first love in high school in his French Literature class. Pawel narrows his heart down to four ladies; the Countess, Lynne, Jana, and Françoise. He goes on more sightseeing excursions with his Cours de Civilization group.

Pav proves himself to be a good and honorable friend. Pawel enters into a sword duel in defense of l'honneur de la Comtesse. His best friend, Jana, finds herself in trouble from her French lover. Having been abandoned by all her other friends, Pawel sees her through this difficult time. The spring semester ends with final exams, the most interesting "Soirée" of dancing and music and ladies held at the Maison for the young Catholic students, and his art exhibition. Made Épêre later informs him that there is a big difference in exhibition and exposition in the French definitions of these words and personally shows him the difference. Pav and the Lady Épêre had developed a solid friendship. She would help him to remain in Paris.