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| CHAPTER IV. | |
| His mother and family arrive in Paris—Takes charge of them—Concert at Salle Pleyel—Thalberg's predictions, criticisms—Health delicate—Pedestrian tour in the Vosges—Singular adventure—Return to Paris—Becomes intimate with Rev. Adolphe Monod—Anecdote related by Mr. Monod—Concert for workmen of Mr. Pleyel, whose workshop had been burned—Account and criticism in 'La France Musicale'—Presentation of address by workmen to Gottschalk | 35 |
| CHAPTER V. | |
| Mr. Pleyel, Erard—Caricatured by 'Cham'—Anecdotes—Journey to Switzerland—'Le songe d'une nuit d'été—Taken ill at Rousses—Concerts at Geneva—Grand Duchess of Russia—Princess Weymar—Concert at Yverdon for hospital for the aged—One wing named after him—Notice in 'La France Musicale,' by L. Escudier—Criticisms and notices from the Swiss press, by Julius Eichberg, Schriwaneck, Oscar Commettant; 'Parisian Press,' by Berlioz, Ad. Adam (de l'Institut), Escudier, Fiorentino, and Théophile Gantier | 42 |
| CHAPTER VI. | |
| Return from Switzerland to Paris—Leaves for Madrid—Visits Bordeaux, Pau, Tarbes, Bayonne—Dinner given to him by Monseigneur Donnet, Cardinal Archbishop of Bordeaux—Notices of press and criticisms of artists—Concerts for benefit of the poor | 54 |
| CHAPTER VII. | |
| Arrival in Spain—Concerts at Bilboa—Concert for benefit of the Maison de Charité—Reception at Madrid—Queen Isabella, Duke of Riansares—Reception at Court—Plays 'Bamboula'—Dedication to the Queen—Queen Dowager's ball—Courtesy of the King—Legitimate triumph—Three concerts at the Teatro del Circe—Six pieces encored—Called before audience seventeen times—A crown of gold thrown to him—Valladolid—Description of reception by Marie Escudier—Invited by Colonel the Count de Pierra to review the Farnesio Regiment—Injury to his finger through jealousy—Invited to dinner by Doña Josepha, sister to the King—Presents him with cake made by her royal hands, diamond studs, and portrait, with her autograph—Returns to Madrid—made honorary member of the Academy Artistique—Performs 'Le Siege de Saragosse' for ten pianos at Teatro del Principe—Wild excitement—Presented by the celebrated bull-fighter, Jose Redondo, with the sword of Francisco Montes—Presents by Duke and Duchess de Montpensier—Leaves Spain for Paris and New York | 59 |
