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

CHAPTER V
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SAME PLACE AND DAY (after a Letter FROM D'Argens).

"You make the panegyric, MON CHER, of an Army that does not deserve any.

The soldiers had good limbs to run with, none to attack the enemy.

[Alas, your Majesty; after fifteen hours of such marching and fighting!] "For certain I will fight; but don't flatter yourself about the event.

A happy chance alone can help us.


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