Sarah BERNHARDT (1844-1923). L.A.S. "Sarah", [1908?], to Pau - Lot 362

Sarah BERNHARDT (1844-1923). L.A.S. "Sarah", [1908?], to Paul Bilhaud; 6pages in-8 in her cipher, motto Quand même et masque, envelope. About La Courtisane de Corinthe, by Paul Bilhaud and Michel Carré, which Sarah will premiere on April 8, 1908. "I'm desperate, but I read again. I can't play a courtesan anymore, I'm missing too many things. [...] I beg you to give me another play for my new season. I have a beautiful subject to give you".... She doesn't want a lawsuit: "I'll give you any compensation you want. [I swear I can't. I've ordered costumes. I've ordered the costumes. I even have the jewelry. I've increased my company with Jane Leroy and Magda for your play. [...] Your disappointment gives me such grief that I don't care about anything"...