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History of Friedrich II. of Prussia
Vol. IX. (of XXI.)

CHAPTER VII
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I took her back to the Queen's Apartment; little edified by such a display of talent.
"The Princess-Royal is tall; her figure is not fine: stooping slightly, or hanging forward, as she walks or stands, which gives her an awkward air.

Her complexion is of dazzling whiteness, heightened by the liveliest colors: her eyes are pale blue, and not of much promise for spiritual gifts.

Mouth small; features generally small,--dainty (MIGNONS) rather than beautiful:--and the countenance altogether is so innocent and infantine, you would think this head belonged to a child of twelve.

Her hair is blond, plentiful, curling in natural locks.

Teeth are unhappily very bad, black and ill set; which are a disfigurement in this fine face.


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