The change of air has given me a swollen nose, which hindered me from presenting myself at the Prussian Ambassadorʼs hotel, or at Countess Rzeiouskaʼs, the _rendezvous_ of all the “haute voleé.” This lady lives next to Hussarzewskiʼs, where, in spite of my nose, I have already been two or three times. He is of the same opinion as Würfel, who advised me to play without honorarium. Dr. Malfatti[77] welcomed me as warmly as if I had been a relation. When he read my name on my visiting card, he hastened to me, embraced me, and said, that Herr Wladislaw Ostrowski had written to him about me, and that if he could be of any service he was ready to do anything for me. He said, besides, that he would present me to Madame Tatzszczew, the Russian Ambassadorʼs wife, and would manage the necessary introductions; the Court was unfortunately in mourning for the King of Naples, but he would do what was possible. He also promised to introduce me to Baron Dunoi, director of the Musical Society here, who would probably be most useful to me. Elsnerʼs letter of recommendation to Herr Mittag procured me another equally agreeable acquaintance, who took a lively interest in me, and seems to be a person of influence. I have been to see Czerny, who was as polite as ever, and asked, “Have you been studying diligently?” He has arranged another Overture for eight pianos and sixteen players, and seems very happy about it. Except Czerny, I have seen none of the pianists this time. I have been twice to Frau Weyberheim, Frau Wolfʼs sister. I am invited to the _soirée_ there to-morrow, “en petit cercle des amateurs.” I shall pay a visit afterwards to Countess Rosalie Rzewuska, who receives between nine and ten. Hussarzewski has informed her that I am coming; I shall meet the celebrated Frau Cibini,[78] for whom Moscheles wrote a duet sonata. Yesterday I went with my letters to Stametzʼs counting-house, and was received just as if I had come for money. He handed me a paper, which notified that I was to go to the police with my card of permission to stay, and—basta. But perhaps it will be different bye and bye. [Sidenote: ADVISED NOT TO GIVE A CONCERT.] I was also at Banker Geymüllerʼs yesterday, where Titus has to receive his 6,000 Polish gulden. When he had read my name Herr Geymüller, without taking any further notice of the letter, said, it was very agreeable to him to become acquainted with an artist of such distinction as myself; but he could not advise me to give a concert here, as there were very many good pianists in the city, and a great reputation was requisite to make money. Finally, he remarked, “I cannot help you in any way, the times are too bad.”