The Mapleson Memoirs, 1848-1888, vol II
CHAPTER XII.
The Retreat from Frisco--Hotel Dangers--A Scene from _Carmen_--Operatic Invalids--Murderous Lovers--Ravelli's Claim--General Barnes's Reply--Clamour for Higher Prices--My Onward March pp. 185-214
The Mapleson Memoirs, 1848-1888, vol II
The Retreat from Frisco--Hotel Dangers--A Scene from _Carmen_--Operatic Invalids--Murderous Lovers--Ravelli's Claim--General Barnes's Reply--Clamour for Higher Prices--My Onward March pp. 185-214