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

CHAPTER II
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165.]-- By his set day, Roden is also in Cleve, punctual man, finished or just finishing; and ready for summons by his Majesty.

And accordingly:-- "CLEVE, MONDAY, JUNE 13th, At 9 in the morning," records he, "I had audience of the King's Majesty.

[In Spaen's Villa of Bellevue, shall we still suppose?
Duke Ferdinand, Prince of Prussia and the rest, have bestowed themselves in other fit houses; D'Alembert too,--who is to make direct for Potsdam henceforth, by his own route; and will meet us on arriving.]--I handed him my Report, with the Tabular Schedule.

His Majesty read it carefully through, in my presence; and examined all of it with strictness.

Was pleased to signify his satisfaction with my work.


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