Roden himself shall now report.

This is the Royal Dialogue with Roden; accurately preserved for us by him;--I wish it had been better worth the reader's trouble; but its perfect credibility in every point will be some recommendation to it.
"MONDAY, 6th JUNE, 1763, about 11 A.M., his Majesty arrived in Wesel," says Roden (confirming to us the authentic Third-Party); "I waited on Adjutant-General Colonel von Anhalt to announce myself; who referred me to Kriegsrath Coper ["MEIN SEGRETER KOPER" is a name we have heard before], who told me to be ready so soon as Dinner should be over.
Dinner was no sooner over [2 P.M.or so], than the Herr Kammer-Director Meyen with his ETATS was called in.

His Majesty was not content with these, Herr Meyen was told; and they were to be remodelled into a more distinct condition.

The instant Herr Meyen stept out, I was called in.
His Majesty was standing with his back to the fire; and said:-- KING.

"'Come nearer [Roden comes nearer].