Debussy: Volume 1, 1862-1902: His Life and Mind
Edward Lockspeiser
A free translation of the text written above the music in this letter runs: My dear Pierre, On the matter of Andre Gide (Chorale of Luther followed by Mazurka of Chopin Op. 3745 and repeat of Chorale), I saw him the other day at the home of J. C. Mardrus [an orientalist who had made a bold translation of The Arabian Nights]. (Musical portrayal of conversation between Mardrus, his wife and Gide.) J. C. Mardrus in good humour and Lucie Delarue Mardrus speaking through her nose.