"The address of Herr Wagner is 'Abendstern, Enge, Zurich.'"
66.
DEAR LISZT,
Two words only. You have understood "Lohengrin" aright; Stahr has not. I withdraw my consent to his opinion; it was given in haste. You will soon hear more from me, best of all men!
Your
RICHARD WAGNER
August 23rd, 1851
67.
MY DEAR FRIEND,
At last I am able to break my long silence. The contents of this letter will show you with regard to how many and comparatively important matters I had to come to a clear decision before I could write to you in the definite manner which has now become possible.