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

CHAPTER X
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"You have had a great deal to suffer, I suppose." LANDLORD.

"ACH, your Excellenz, had not I! For the last eight-and-forty hours, since the Austrians came across Schweidnitz Water, my poor house has been crammed to the door with them, so many servants they have; and such a bullying and tumbling:--they have driven me half mad; and I am clean plundered out." KING.

"I am sorry indeed to hear that!--Were there Generals too in your house?
What said they?
Tell me, then." LANDLORD.

"With pleasure, your Excellenz.

Well; yesterday noon, I had Prince Karl in my parlor, and his Adjutants and people all crowding about.


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