At last he got into an orchestra and constantly rising in it, he obtained the position of director.

He was rather a poor performer; but he understood music thoroughly.

At twenty-eight he migrated into Russia, on the invitation of a great nobleman, who did not care for music himself, but kept an orchestra for show.

Lemm lived with him seven years in the capacity of orchestra conductor, and left him empty-handed.

The nobleman was ruined, he intended to give him a promissory note, but in the sequel refused him even that--in short, did not pay him a farthing.
He was advised to go away; but he was unwilling to return home in poverty from Russia, that great Russia which is a mine of gold for artists; he decided to remain and try his luck.