Diary Entry of November 4, 1870
Rumors of an armistice unsettle the household because Wagner still favors bombardment, while Bamberger's articles feed their reflections on national psychology. Cosima teaches the children, chooses Christmas books, and is unexpectedly moved by a description of Indian religion. The evening's reading of El tejedor de Segovia provides a quieter literary close to a politically anxious day.
Friday, November 4:
Rumors of an armistice, which bring us no joy; R. favors the bombardment. Very good articles by Ludwig Bamberger (material for a psychology of nations). Lessons with the children; I choose books for Christmas and am much moved by a description of the Indian religion.
In the evening El tejedor de Segovia.