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GERMAN LITERATURE AND THE KING.
The Minister Herzberg had, in the mean time, an interview with the king, informing him of the concluded purchase of the Schmettau villa, and of the emotion and gratitude of the crown prince at his royal munificence.
"That affair is arranged, then," said Frederick.

"If Fate wills that the prince should not return from this campaign, then this certain person and the two poor worms are provided for, who are destined to wander through the world nameless and fatherless." "Let us hope that fate will not deal so harshly with the prince, or bring such sorrow upon your majesty." "My dear sir, Fate is a hard-hearted creature, the tears of mankind are of no more importance to her than the raindrops falling from the roof.
She strides with gigantic power over men, crushing them all in dust--the great as well as the little--the king as well as the beggar.

For my part I yield to Fate without a murmur.

Politicians and warriors are mere puppets in the hands of Providence.