CHAPTER III

The first representation of _Hernani_--The old ace of spades--The old man has a quarrel--Parodies--Origin of the story of Cabrion and of Pipelet--Eugène Sue and Desmares--Soulié returns to me--He offers me fifty of his workmen in the capacity of applauders--First representation of _Christine_--A supper at my lodgings--Hugo and de Vigny correct the objectionable lines