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

CHAPTER IV
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Take what trouble and care I like, I can't advance a step in regard to great interests; I succeed only in trifles....

Oh for good news of your health: I am without all assistance here; the Army must divide again before long, and I have none to intrust it to." [Schoning, ii.

416.] And TO D'ARGENS, in the same bad days: "Yes, yes, I escaped a great danger there [at Liegnitz].

In a common War it would have signified something; but in this it is a mere skirmish; my position little improved by it.

I will not sing Jeremiads to you; nor speak of my fears and anxieties, but can assure you they are great.


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