Louis Lablache (1794–1858), French opera singer

Pashchenko — see note. to No 27*.

The Théâtre Français (also known as the Comédie Française) is the largest drama theater in Paris, founded in 1680.

Does he hear... Even Tikhonravov (Works of Gogol, ed. 10, II, p. 791, note 4) drew attention to the closeness to these words of the following passage from "Theatrical Departure": "And there the balconies and railings of the theaters groan... And thunders with unanimous applause a grateful hymn to Him who has been dead for five hundred years. Do his decayed bones hear this in the grave?"

Mars (1779–1847) was a tragic actress of the early nineteenth century, who made her debut in the Comédie Française as early as 1799; her real name is Anne Boutet-Montvelle.

François-Joseph Talma (1763–1826), French tragedian His "Memoirs" were translated into Russian (ed. «Academia»).

Pierre Ligier (1797–1872), French tragic actor the role of Louis XI was one of the best in his repertoire.

Casimir Delavigne (1793–1843), French writer "Louis XI" is one of his plays (1832).

Gideonov — see note. to No 8*.

Fyodor Andreevich is an unidentified person.

Maria Taglioni (1804–1884), a well-known dancer, prima ballerina of the Paris Opera.

Peysar, Laura — one of the ballerinas on the St. Petersburg stage of the early 30s.

Jules — P. V. Annenkov. Cm. Rem. to No 27*.

George (1787–1867) was the stage name of Marguerite Wemmer; making fun of P. V. Annenkov, Gogol greatly exaggerates her years: in 1837 she was 50 years old.