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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 41: search for health.—journey to Europe.—continued disability.—1857-1858. (search)
ton Common. In the evening went to French opera, where was the ballet of the Corsaire, given by order; in the imperial box were the emperor and empress, and their guest the Grand Duke Constantine. May 11. Made calls; Among them was one on Dowager Lady Elizabeth Bruce, mother of Sir Frederick Bruce. dined with Appleton; weary; gave up society and theatre; passed evening at home alone, reading French grammar. May 12. Went to St. Denis and saw the resting-place of the kings of France; rearrived just at dinner-time; in the house were several guests,—Lady Wharncliffe and Miss Wortley, Lord Wrottesley, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reeve, Hon. Spencer Lyttleton, Mrs. Gaskell and daughters. Lady Hatherton most charming and hospitable. The Dowager Lady Hatherton, a faithful friend of Sumner, has lived in London since the death of her husband in 1863. November 1. Sunday. This forenoon drove to the beautiful parish church of Penkridge, where in the chancel were beautiful monuments; cur