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

CHAPTER IX
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Of course he was wetted to the bone.

On returning to head-quarters, his boots were found full of water; "when pulled off, it came pouring from them like a pair of pails." He got into dry clothes; presided in his usual way at dinner, which soon followed; had many Generals and guests,--Lafayette, Lord Cornwallis, Duke of York;--and, as might be expected, felt unusually feverish afterwards.

Hot, chill, quite poorly all afternoon; glad to get to bed:--where he fell into deep sleep, into profuse perspiration, as his wont was; and awoke, next morning, greatly recovered; altogether well again, as he supposed.

Well enough to finish his Review comfortably; and start for home.

Went--round by Neisse, inspection not to be omitted there, though it doubles the distance--to Brieg that day; a drive of 80 miles, inspection-work included.


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