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

CHAPTER XI
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I fancy you to be in bed: don't rot there;--and remember you have promised to join me in Winter-quarters;"-- on this latter point Friedrich is very urgent, amiably eager; prepared to wrap the poor Marquis in cotton, and carry him and lodge him, like glass with care.

[_OEuvres de Frederic,_] xix, 43.] For example:-- 2.

WHILE SETTLING THE WINTER-QUARTERS ("Striegau, 26th December, 1757:" Siege of Breslau done ten days ago)....

"What a pleasure to hear you are coming! Your travelling you can do in your own way.

I have chosen a party of Light Horse (JAGER), who will appear at Berlin to conduct you.


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