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

CHAPTER I
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162 et seq.; and Tempelhof (iv.

50-53 et seq.), as a scientific check on Mitchell, or unconscious fellow-witness with him,--agreeing beautifully almost always.] On ascertaining the Landshut disaster, Friedrich falls back a little; northward to Gross-Dobritz: "Possibly Daun will think us cowed by what has happened; and may try something on us ?" Daun is by no means sure of this COWED phenomenon, or of the retreat it has made; and tries nothing on it; only rides up daily to it, to ascertain that it is there; and diligently sends out parties to watch the Northeastward parts, where run the Silesian Roads.

After about a week of this, and some disappointments, Friedrich decides to march in earnest.

There had, one day, come report of Lacy's being detached, Lacy with a strong Division, to block the Silesian roads; but that, on trial, proved to be false.
"Pshaw, nothing for us but to go ourselves!" concludes Friedrich,--and, JULY 1st, sends off his Bakery and Heavy Baggage; indicating to Mitchell, "To-morrow morning at 3!"-- Here is Mitchell's own account; accurate in every particular, as we find: [Mitchell, ii.

164; Tempelhof, iv.


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