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

CHAPTER III
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And has coerced and compesced them (all that did not contrive to desert) into soldierly obedience; and, 20th June, appears at the Gate of Erfurt with them, to do his delicate errand there.

Sharply conclusive, though polite and punctual.

"Send to Kur-Mainz say you?
Well, as to your Citadel, and those 1,400 soldiers all moving peaceably off thither,--Yes.

As to your City: within one hour, Gate open to us, or we open it!" [In _Helden-Geschichte_ (v.

371-384) copious Account, with the Missives to and from, the Reichs-Pleadings that followed, the &c.


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