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

CHAPTER II
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Limburg?
Are there not solemn Engagements upon Austria, sanctioned and again sanctioned by all the world, which render every inch of ground in the Netherlands inalienable ?' ROBINSON.

"'Engagements good as against the French, your Majesty.
Otherwise the Barrier Treaty, confirmed at Utrecht, was for our behoof and Holland's.' KING.

"'That is your present interpretation, But the French pretend it was an arrangement more in their favor than against them.' ROBINSON.

"'Your Majesty, by a little Engineer Art, could render Limburg impregnable to the French or others.' KING.

"'Have not the least desire to aggrandize myself in those parts, or spend money fortifying there.


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