Chapter V The Fugitive in Hiding
Reception at Mannheim—An elocutionary failure—‘Fiesco’ rejected by Dalberg—Refuge sought in Bauerbach—A new friend—Relations with outside world—Interest in Lotte von Wolzogen—Literary projects and employments—Beginnings of ‘Don Carlos’—Friendly overtures from Dalberg—Work upon ‘Louise Miller’—Jealousy and resignation—Flutterings of the heart—Departure from Bauerbach with new play completed.