[16] "Les Romanciers Naturalistes," Paris, 1881, p. 238.
[17] The first performance took place on December 5, 1865.
[18] Though "1866" appears on the title-page, the above is the exact date of publication and registration at the Ministry of the Interior. Alexis is therefore in error when he says the book appeared in October. The question of date has some importance in connection with Zola's departure from Hachette's and the cause thereof.
[19] About 3d.; or six cents (American).
[20] Say $100.
[21] R. H. Sherard's "Émile Zola: A Biographical and Critical Study." London, 1895, pp. 52, 53.
[22] Fernand Xau's "Émile Zola." 12mo, 68 pages, Paris, 1880.