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

CHAPTER II
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There is M.Roi the "Poet," as he was then reckoned; jingling Roi, who concocts satirical calumnies; who collects old ones, reprints the same,--and sends Travenol, an Opera-Fiddler, to vend them.

From which sprang a Lawsuit, PROCES-TRAVENOL, of famous melancholy sort.

As Voltaire had rather the habit of such sad melancholy Lawsuits, we will pause on this of Travenol for a moment:-- 3.

SUMMARY OF TRAVENOL LAWSUIT.

"Monday, 9th May, 1746, was the Day or reception at the Academy; reception and fruition, thrice-savory to Voltaire.


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