Diary Entry of April 21, 1881
Wagner takes some time to recover emotionally from the previous evening's political argument, and Cosima is warmly praised for her steadiness and good sense. A stream of correspondence arrives — Seitz's final withdrawal, a contract from Herr Francke, a friendly letter from Count Gobineau, and unwelcome legal demands from a Würzburg lawyer — while Wagner continues writing his score. The evening ends on a light note with a cheerful game of whist.
Thursday, April 21:
It took R. a long time to recover from his agitation. He praises my good sense when I also have feelings on the subject. Many letters: Herr Seitz has definitely withdrawn; Herr Francke sends the contract. Count Gobineau writes in very friendly fashion; the lawyer in Würzburg makes demands. R. writes his score. In the evening we have a merry game of whist.