[History Of Friedrich II. of Prussia Volume IV. (of XXI.) by Thomas Carlyle]@TWC D-Link bookHistory Of Friedrich II. of Prussia Volume IV. (of XXI.) CHAPTER VIII 21/24
This done, he shall as rapidly as possible get on his shoes and spatterdashes; also wash his face and hands, but not with soap.
Farther shall put on his CASSAQUIN [short dressing-gown], have his hair combed out and queued, but not powdered.
While getting combed and queued, he shall at the same time take breakfast of tea, so that both jobs go on at once; and all this shall be ended before half-past 6." Then enter Duhan and the Domestics, with worship, Bible, Hymn, all as on Sunday; this is done by 7, and the Servants go again. "From 7 till 9 Duhan takes him on History; at 9 comes Noltenius [a sublime Clerical Gentleman from Berlin] with the Christian Religion, till a quarter to 11.
Then Fritz rapidly (GESCHWIND) washes his face with water, hands with soap-and-water; clean shirt; powders, and puts on his coat;--about 11 comes to the King.
Stays with the King till 2,"-- perhaps promenading a little; dining always at Noon; after which Majesty is apt to be slumberous, and light amusements are over. "Directly at 2, he goes back to his room.
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