Memoirs of Robert-Houdin, ambassador, author and conjurer
CHAPTER XVI.
Reopening of my Fantastic Soirées--Minor Miseries of Good Luck--Inconvenience of a small Theatre--My Room taken by Storm--A gratuitous Performance--A conscientious Audience--Pleasant Story about a Black Silk Cap--I perform at the Château of St. Cloud--Cagliostro’s Casket--Holidays......294