Isolde surprised us yesterday with a complete historical lecture, which Fidi brought to an end (it was about the quarrel between Louis the Pious and his sons) with the remark, “They squabbled as in a chicken coop.”
Farewell visit from our friendly sponsors, who were extremely kind to the children. Erection of the scaffolding. Discussed all sorts of things with “Cousin” Krausse[i]. I with many letters to write, R. doing some work on the score. Great tiredness.
[i] Isidor Robert Krauße (1834 – 1903) Painter from Weimar, to whom Richard had commissioned the sgraffito over the entrance to Wahnfried a year earlier. We will be able to follow its development over time.