Sylvie and Bruno Concluded Chapter 12 - Fairy-Music

In which a musical prodigy named Sylvie enchants an assemblage with her delicate, bird-like piano playing, captivating all present despite her initial shyness. Subsequently, the narrative turns to a whimsical discourse on the follies of academic examinations and the curious antics of scholar-hunting at the universities—recounted with a gentle mixture of satire and fond reminiscence.