I presented my little comedy of Narcisse to the Italians; it was received, and I had the freedom of the theatre, which gave much pleasure.

But this was all; I could never get my piece performed, and, tired of paying my court to players, I gave myself no more trouble about them.

At length I had recourse to the last expedient which remained to me, and the only one of which I ought to have made use.
While frequenting the house of M.de la Popliniere, I had neglected the family of Dupin.

The two ladies, although related, were not on good terms, and never saw each other.

There was not the least intercourse between the two families, and Thieriot was the only person who visited both.