[History of Friedrich II. of Prussia Vol. XXI. (of XXI.) by Thomas Carlyle]@TWC D-Link bookHistory of Friedrich II. of Prussia Vol. XXI. (of XXI.) CHAPTER II 11/63
[Busching, _Beitrage_ (Nussler), i.
401-405.] This Busching Fragment is not in the style of the Elder Dramatists, or for the Bankside Theatre; but this represents a Fact which befell in God's Creation, and may have an interest of its own to the Practical Soul, especially in anarchic Countries, far advanced in the "Gold-nugget and Nothing to Buy with it" Career of unexampled Prosperities. On these same errands the King is soon going on an Inspection Journey, where we mean to accompany.
But first, one word, and one will suffice, on the debased Coin.
The Peace was no sooner signed, than Friedrich proceeded on the Coin.
The third week after his arrival home, there came out a salutary Edict on it, April 21st; King eager to do it without loss of time, yet with the deliberation requisite.
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