[History of Friedrich II. of Prussia<br> Vol. X. (of XXI.) by Thomas Carlyle]@TWC D-Link book
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia
Vol. X. (of XXI.)

CHAPTER VIII
19/26

To which the judicious Podewils makes answer, "That there must first be a written Deed of his high Transaction executed, which shall be straightway set about; the Deed once executed, signed and sealed,--the high Royal will, in all points, takes effect." Alas, before Podewils has done speaking, the King is like falling into a faint; does faint, and is carried to bed: too unlikely any Deed of Abdication will be needed.
Ups and downs there still were; sore fluctuating labor, as the poor King struggles to his final rest, this morning.

He was at the window again, when the WACHT-PARADE (Grenadiers on Guard) turned out; he saw them make their evolutions for the last time.

[Pauli, viii.

280.] After which, new relapse, new fluctuation.

It was about eleven o'clock, when Cochius was again sent for.


<<Back  Index  Next>>

D-Link book Top

TWC mobile books