[22] [It is an extraordinary thing that the end never _is_ audible; applause always begins too soon and the curious and most effective treatment of the final chords is lost.] [23] _Jerusalem_, given in Paris in November. [24] Alas, I succumbed! My five-act opera _The Trojans_ is the result. [25] Madame Berlioz. [26] In a letter to Ferrand, Berlioz gives his reason, which was that Madame Viardot’s failing voice made too many cuts and alterations necessary, thereby changing the whole form of the opera. However, to please Count Walewski he consented to be present at some of the rehearsals and help with his advice. [27] Announcing Madame Berlioz’ death at St Germain-en-Laye. [28] [It was actually accepted. See letter to Ferrand.] [29] [This is unjust to Carvalho, who risked much and really had not the wherewithal to comply with his exacting colleague’s demands.] [30] Berlioz had been Companion since 1839. [31] An untranslateable pun. _On vous demande comment vous avez passé la nuit jamais comment vous passez l’ennui._ [32] Written on his visit to Madame Fournier. [33] Steinway. [34] The last letter. [35] Or “on.” Berlioz’ phrase admits of either interpretation. End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of The Life of Hector Berlioz as written by himself in his Letters and Memoirs, by Hector Berlioz