As a result he made his rounds as slowly as possible in order to put me out only as a last resort.

Fortunately for me, Marcelin de Fresne gave me a place in his box, which I was permitted to occupy for several years.
I used to read and study the symphonies before I heard them and I saw grave defects in the Societe's vaunted execution.

No one would stand them now, but then they passed unnoticed.

I was naive and lacked discretion, and so I often pointed out these defects.

It can be easily imagined what vials of wrath were poured on me.
As far as the public was concerned, the great success of these concerts was due to the incomparable charm of the depth of tone, which was attributed to the hall.