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

CHAPTER IV
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Do you know I was well pleased (BIEN CONTENT) with the Kaiser last night at supper?
Did you hear what he said to me about Liberty of the Press, and the Troubling of Consciences (LA GENE DES CONSCIENCES)?
There will be bits of difference between his worthy Ancestors and him, on some points!' EGO.

"'I am persuaded, he will entertain no prejudices on anything; and that your Majesty will be a great Book of Instruction to him.' KING.

"'How adroitly he disapproved, without appearing to mean anything, the ridiculous Vienna Censorship; and the too great fondness of his Mother (without naming her) for certain things which only make hypocrites.

By the by, she must detest you, that High Lady ?' EGO.

"'Well, then, not at all.


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