Diary Entry of September 14, 1870
Reports of French treachery at Laon confirm Cosima's readiness to believe the worst of France. The day is otherwise narrow and subdued, with lessons for the children, Wagner at work on Beethoven, and persistent bad weather lowering spirits. Henry IV Part II provides the evening's structure.
Wednesday, September 14:
There is serious talk of treachery by the French at the capitulation of Laon, I consider them capable of anything bad. Work with the children, R. at his Beethoven. We are somewhat depressed by the continual bad weather. In the evening Henry IV Part II.