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

CHAPTER III
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In fine, I go my road; and thou wilt shortly see Silesia ranked in the list of our Provinces.

Adieu; this is all I have time to tell thee.

Religion [Silesian Protestantism, and Breslau's Cordwainer], religion and our brave soldiers will do the rest.
"Tell Maupertuis I grant those Pensions he proposes for his Academicians; and that I hope to find good subjects for that dignity in the Country where I am, withal.

Give him my compliments.
"FREDERIC." The march was of the swiftest,--swifter even than had been expected;--which, as Silesia is all ringing glass, becomes more achievable than lately.

But certain regiments outdid themselves in marching; "in three marches, near upon seventy miles,"-- with their baggage jingling in due proximity.


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