"But the beautiful Louise von Schwerin is a dangerous, daring woman, and we must check her clever plans in the bud.

If she desires to be loved by my brother, she possesses knowledge, beauty, and experience to gain her point and to lead him into all manner of follies.
This affair must be brought quickly to a close, and Prince Henry acknowledged to be the prince royal." "Prince Henry goes this evening to Berlin to attend a feast given by the Prince of Prussia," whispered Pollnitz.
"Ah! it is true the prince's arrest ceases at six o'clock, but he will not forget that he needs permission to leave Potsdam." "He will forget it, sire." The king walked up and down in silence, and his countenance assumed an angry and threatening appearance.

"This struggle must be brought to a close, and that speedily.

My brother must submit to my authority.

Go and watch his movements; as soon as he leaves, come to me." Long after Pollnitz had left him, the king paced his chamber in deep thought.