The French revolution ruined Piccinni, who thereupon retired to Italy.
But the Florentine public had reckoned without Piccinni's genius.
The Bishop, and especially Piccinni pre, were thunderstruck.
"Excuse me, sir, I could not help it;" said the youthful Piccinni.
Marmontel declared himself ready to adapt an opera by Quinault for Piccinni, of whose music he announced himself the champion.
