Mr. Bessel therefore only has either to send me 1200 marks in payment, or else to return me the manuscript without being ashamed.
Most humble and constant homage.
F. Liszt
Rome, November 21st, 1885
When you have sent me word of the result of the negotiation with
Bessel, I will write my thanks and acknowledgments to Cui.
N.B.—The new shape should be printed as an Ossia, above the old one.
372. To Camille Saint-Saens
Very honored Confrere and very dear Friend,
I shall certainly be in London the first week in April. With regard to my visit to Paris I am still very undecided, as I do not wish to expose myself to discomfiture like that which I had to go through in '66. [Liszt's scruples were removed; as is well known, he went to Paris, and found himself indescribably feted there. The triumphs of his youth were repeated once more in the evening of his life.]
Everywhere and always I shall be happy and proud of your collaboration, and remain your sincere admirer and devoted friend,