[History of Friedrich II. of Prussia Vol. XIII. (of XXI.) by Thomas Carlyle]@TWC D-Link bookHistory of Friedrich II. of Prussia Vol. XIII. (of XXI.) CHAPTER II 11/55
Like a fever in a human body, got to such a height that quinquina becomes necessary.' ... That expression made him smile, and he began to look a little cooler.... 'Shall we apply to Vienna, your Majesty ?' FRIEDRICH.
"'Follow your own will in that.' HYNDFORD.
"'Would your Majesty consent now to stand by his Excellency Gotter's original Offer at Vienna on your part? Agree, namely, in consideration of Lower Silesia and Breslau, to assist the Queen with all your troops for maintenance of Pragmatic Sanction, and to vote for the Grand-Duke as Kaiser ?' KING.
"'Yes' [what the reader may take notice of, and date for himself]. HYNDFORD.
"'What was the sum of money then offered her Hungarian Majesty ?' "King hesitated, as if he had forgotten; Podewils answered, 'Three million florins (300,000 pounds).' KING.
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