CHAPTER XI

Conclusion of _Christine_--A patron, after a fashion--Nodier recommends me to Taylor--The Royal Commissary and the author of _Hécube_--Semi-official reading before Taylor--Official reading before the Committee--I am received with acclamation--The intoxication of success--How history is written--M. Deviolaine's incredulity--Picard's opinions concerning my play--Nodier's opinion--Second reading at the Théâtre-Français and definite acceptance.