The Austrians have marched into Silesia, whither the Prince of Bevern follows them.

I have advanced this way to fall upon the corps of the allied Army; which has run off, and intrenched itself, behind Eisenach, amongst hills, whither to follow, still more to attack them, all rules of war forbid.

The moment I retire towards Saxony, this whole swarm will be upon my heels.

Happen what may, I am determined, at all risks, to fall upon whatever corps of the enemy approaches me nearest.

I shall even bless Heaven for its mercy, if it grant me the favor to die sword in hand.
"Should this hope fail me, you will allow that it would be too hard to crawl at the feet of a company of traitors, to whom successful crimes have given the advantage to prescribe the law to me.