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

CHAPTER VIII
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Each had his own causes of regret, and each melted into tears.

Nobody paid the least attention farther to the Opera; and for my own share, I was glad to see it end.
"An involuntary movement took me towards the Palace.

I entered the King's Apartments, and found the Royal Family and part of the Court assembled.

Grief had reached its height; everybody had his handkerchief out; and I witnessed emotions quite otherwise affecting than those that Theatric Art can produce.

The King had composed an Ode on the Princess's departure; bidding her his last adieus in the most tender and touching manner.


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