I was again on the street with my score under my arm.

About that time Vizentini revived the Theatre-Lyrique.

His first play was _Paul et Virginie_, a wonderful success, and he was preparing for the close of the season another work which he liked.

They were kindly disposed to me at the Ministry of Fine Arts and they interested themselves in my misfortunes.

So they gave the Theatre-Lyrique a small subsidy on condition that they play my work.