R. had a very bad night; too many worries — and on top of that, troubling news from Father! … As I can scarcely bear the anxiety any longer, I send a telegram and learn that his condition is improving. In the afternoon, R. tests the music stands! — Herr Castellan [1] demands 600 gulden per month for a rental apartment, great concern over this matter, shared by no one here. In the evening, Prof. Doepler with sketches for the costumes; much is very fine.
[1] Concerning the lodgings for Marie von Schleinitz in the New Palace at Bayreuth.
Revised English translation by Jo Cousins.