Where Baltimore first picked him up, I know not: but they have been to Russia together; Baltimore by twelve years the elder of the two: and now, getting home towards England again, they call at Reinsberg in the fine Autumn weather;--and considerably captivate the Crown-Prince, Baltimore playing chief, in that as in other points.

The visit lasted five days: [20th-25th September, 1739 (_OEuvres de Frederic,_ xiv.p.

xiv).] there was copious speech on many things;--discussion about Printing of the ANTI MACHIAVEL; Algarotti to get it printed in England, Algarotti to get Pine and his Engraved HENRIADE put under way; neither of which projects took effect;--readers can conceive what a charming five days these were.
Here, in the Crown-Prince's own words, are some brief glimmerings which will suffice us:-- REINSBERG, 25th SEPT.

1739 (Crown-Prince to Papa)....

that "nothing new has occurred in the Regiment, and we have few sick.