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

CHAPTER XI
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He is one of the most important Personages here; and in all things his Brother's right hand." [Von Loen, _Kleine Schriften_ (cited in Adelung, ii.

400).] In Frankfurt, both Belleisle and his Brother were much respected, the Brother especially, as men of dignified behavior and shining qualities; but as to their hundred and thirty French Lords and other Valetry, these by their extravagances and excesses (AUSSCHWEIFUNGEN) made themselves extremely detestable, it would appear.

[Buchholz, ii.

54; in Adelung, ii.

398 n., a French BROCARD on the subject, of sufficient emphasis.].


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