Medje

"It is plain sailing; but in 'Medje' the piano must be part of the singer and breathe with him."

In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters 1886

When in "Medje" I say, "Tu n'as pas vu mes larmes, tout la nuit j'ai pleuré," Delsarte says, "Make your chin tremble; just try it once," pointing to a diagram, "and every one will be overcome."

In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters 1886

What amused people most was, when I sang "Medje," a very sentimental song, he imitated a _rire-fou_ which seemed so inappropriate that every one was convulsed with laughter.

The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 1886

Jewess did not refuse the invitation and began Gounod's "Medje" in a voice which Von Sendlingen had room to admit had improved in tone and volumn, and would make her as worthy of the grand opera house as it had, five years before, of the Harmonista and its class.

The Son of Clemenceau Alexandre Dumas fils 1859

"Yes, I am Medje," she proudly answered, throwing back her veil and revealing a countenance of superb beauty.

The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I Jules Lermina 1877

As Medje related this incident Monte-Cristo could not repress a slight shudder.

The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I Jules Lermina 1877

Medje turned deathly pale as she heard these words.

The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I Jules Lermina 1877

"'Medje, you do not seem to have a longing for your father; if you wish to remain with us I will take you under my protection, and I will care for you as if you were my own daughter.'"

The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I Jules Lermina 1877

Her last words were: 'Medje, avenge us, and remember your father's oath.'

The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I Jules Lermina 1877

"And what answer did Medje give to that?" inquired the count, eagerly.

The Son of Monte-Cristo, Volume I Jules Lermina 1877