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Let us hear what those singers are now asking for." "The singer Conciliani has addressed a heart-breaking letter to your majesty, and prays for an increase of salary that it is impossible for him to live upon three thousand dollars." "Ah! that is what is wanted?" cried the king, furious, and striking his staff upon the floor.
"Sire," answered Baron von Arnim, "the contract of the French actors, which needs renewing, I have to lay before your majesty; also a paper, received yesterday, from Madame Mara; still another from the singer Conciliani, and a petition from four persons from the opera." "What stupid stuff!" growled the king, at the same time bestowing a caress upon Alkmene. "Commence with your report.
Conciliani will get no increase of salary. If he persists, let him go to the mischief! This is my decision. Proceed! What is Madame Mara begging for?" "Madame Mara constantly refuses to sing the airs which your majesty commanded to be introduced into the opera of 'Coriolanus. She has taken the liberty to address you in writing; here is the letter, if your majesty will have the grace to read it."
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