CHAPTER XXIV.

1865-1883.

Munich--Wagner in low spirits--His relations with the young king of Bavaria--His house--Fearlessness of speech--Presence of mind--Intrigues against him--Leaves for Geneva--Return to Munich--Treatment of the king--Approaching change in Wagner’s life--Madame von Bülow--Wagner’s second marriage--Letters from him--Under a new light--His love for home--“Siegfried”--Lucerne--Wagner at home--Peace--His autobiography--His opinion of Liszt--The end--Wagner’s work and character.....317

WAGNER AS I KNEW HIM.