PREPARATIONS FOR AMERICA
Coquelin deserts me—The charm of London—Brussels and
Copenhagen—A Danish triumph—A visit to Elsinore—I am
decorated by the King—An international supper with
international complications—The fickleness of Fame—My
farewell reception at Paris—Duquesnel proves himself my
friend—A triumphant tour of France—I sign a contract with the
“Vaudeville”—I leave Paris 355–367