IN FIRE AND WAR
My student adorers—I meet with some curious criticism—Gloomy
presentiments—My apartments are burned—Saving my
grandmother—Ruin and devastation—My benefit—Patti sings for
me—My new home—Discomfort and worry—The delayed insuring—Kind
words from friends—An insulting proposition—Evil days—Rumors
of war—The nineteenth of July—I am taken from Paris—War
news—Success of the German arms—I return to Paris under
difficulties—I come across a relative—Into the siege 146–164