Here, from Eilenburg, his first stage Torgau-way, are a Pair of Letters in notable contrast.
WILHELMINA TO THE KING (on rumor of Haddick, swoln into a Triple Invasion, Austrian, Swedish, French).
BAIREUTH, "15th October, 1757.
"MY DEAREST BROTHER,--Death and a thousand torments could not equal the frightful state I am in.

There run reports that make me shudder.

Some say you are wounded; others, dangerously ill.

In vain have I tormented myself to have news of you; I can get none.

Oh, my dear Brother, come what may, I will not survive you.