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

CHAPTER VII
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I am now ashamed of such weakness.

My misfortune would be so great" in the issue there alluded to, "that I should find worthier resources than tears.

Your lot shall be mine: I will not survive either your misfortunes or those of the House I belong to.

You may calculate that such is my firm resolution.
"But, after this avowal, allow me to entreat you to look back at what was the pitiable state of your Enemy when you lay before Prag! It is occur again, when one is least expecting it, Caesar was the slave of Pirates; and he became the master of the world.

A great genius like yours finds resources even when all is lost; and it is impossible this frenzy can continue.


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