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

CHAPTER V
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The beauty and order of the Troops, their great discipline, their" &c.

&c., "almost pass all belief....

Yesterday we were on horseback early, at four o'clock.

The movement was conducted with a spirit and order, on both sides, that was astonishing, and struck the more delightful (SIC) by the variety, as in the course of the Action the Enemy, conducted by General Anhalt [head all right as yet], took three different positions before his final retreat.
"The moment it was over [nine o'clock or so], his Majesty got a fresh horse, and set out for Potsdam, after receiving the compliments of those present, or rather holding a kind of short Levee in the field.

I can't say how much, in my particular, I am obliged to his Majesty for his extraordinary reception, and distinction shown me throughout.


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