I met him returning from the parade in company with the duke, who expressed to me the strong desire his secretary had to visit the celebrated house of the great philosopher of Sans-Souci, and see the room once occupied by Voltaire.

I could not well refuse, and therefore address these few lines to your majesty before returning to Berlin with the duke, who will dine with me, accompanied by his secretary.

I am your majesty's most humble servant and brother, HENRY." "Tell the castellan that I grant him permission to show the house and park to the stranger; he shall take care not to come in my way, so that I shall be obliged to meet him.

Tell this aside, that you may not be overheard.

Hasten, for they have already been waiting some time." The king walked again to the window, and, hidden by the curtain, peeped out.