[History of Friedrich II. of Prussia Vol. XI. (of XXI.) by Thomas Carlyle]@TWC D-Link bookHistory of Friedrich II. of Prussia Vol. XI. (of XXI.) CHAPTER VII 1/14
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-- WITHDRAWS TO REINSBERG, HOPING A PEACEABLE WINTER. By this Herstal token, which is now blazing abroad, now and for a month to come, it can be judged that the young King of Prussia intends to stand on his own footing, quite peremptorily if need be; and will by no means have himself led about in Imperial harness, as his late Father was.
So that a dull Public (Herrenhausen very specially), and Gazetteer Owls of Minerva everywhere, may expect events.
All the more indubitably, when that spade-work comes to light in the Wesel Country.
It is privately certain (the Gazetteers not yet sure about it, till they see the actual spades going), this new King does fully intend to assert his rights on Berg-Julich; and will appear there with his iron ramrods, the instant old Kur-Pfalz shall decease, let France and the Kaiser say No to it or say Yes.
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