I have just had news of what has befallen General Fouquet.

Before this stroke, your affairs were desperate enough; now I see but too well what we have to look for." [Ib.

ii.

339 ("Landsberg, 26th June, 1760").] (How comforting!) FRIEDRICH.

"Would to God your prayers for the swift capture of Dresden had been heard; but unfortunately I must tell you, this stroke has failed me....