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Helen Bonaparte and Madam Grassini Symptoms of dissatisfaction on the part of Austria and Russia Napoleon's departure from Milan Monument to commemorate the battle of Marengo Napoleon's arrival in Paris and departure for Boulogne Unfortunate result of a naval engagement My visit to Fouche's country seat Sieyes, Barras, the Bourbons, and Bonaparte Observations respecting Josephine.
The Emperor also whistled sometimes, but very rarely; and the air, 'Malbrook s'en va-t-en guerre', whistled by his Majesty was an unerring announcement to me of his approaching departure for the army. I remember that he never whistled so much, and was never so gay, as just before he set out for the Russian campaign. His Majesty's, favorite singer were Crescentini and Madame Grassini.
"No," she answered; "I should like a walk if you have time; but not to the hills. Let us keep along the Lung'Arno; Montanelli will pass on his way back from church and I am like Grassini I want to see the notability." "But you have just seen him." "Not close. There was such a crush in the Cathedral, and his back was turned to us when the carriage passed.
After the concert the First Consul approached him, pressed his hand warmly, and complimented him in the most affectionate manner; and from that moment peace was concluded between the two powers, and Marchesi sang only praises of the First Consul. At this same concert the First Consul was struck with the beauty of a famous singer, Madame Grassini.
The popularity of Grassini in London remained unabated during several seasons; and when she reengaged for the French opera, in 1808, it was to the great regret of musical London. Talma was a warm admirer of her dramatic genius, and he used to say that no other actress, not even Mars, Darval, or Duchesnois, possessed so expressive and mutable a face.
"I know something about this gentleman," said Grassini, breaking in upon the conversation in his slow and stately manner; "and I cannot say that what I have heard is much to his credit.
Martini carefully lifted the cat off his knee. "I came early," he said, "in the hope that you will give me some tea before we start. There will probably be a frightful crush, and Grassini won't give us any sensible supper they never do in those fashionable houses." "Come now!" she said, laughing; "that's as bad as Galli!
I confess I am at a loss to conceive what could induce Napoleon to invent such a story. He might have recollected his acquaintance with Madame Grassini at Milan before the battle of Marengo.
Grassini remained on the stage till about 1823 when, having lost the beauty of her voice, she retired to private life with a comfortable fortune, spending her last years in Paris. She died in 1850, in her eighty-fifth year, preserving her beauty and freshness in a marvelous degree.
Won't like to come into your room! Why, you might be talking of the Grassini woman! I needn't leave any directions if she's coming, Martini. Heart alive, it's half-past two; I must be off!" "Now, Rivarez, take your physic before she comes," said Galli, approaching the sofa with a medicine glass. "Damn the physic!"
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