That he might have something definite to live upon, a fixed revenue being suitable in his circumstances; 3.

That, after those sad Prussian disappointments, some suitable Consort might be chosen for him,--heart and household lying in such waste condition.

Poor Fred, who of us knows what of sense might be in these demands?
Few creatures more absurdly situated are to be found in this world.

To go where his equals were, and learn soldiering a little, might really have been useful.

Paternal Majesty received Fred and his Three Demands with fulminating look; answered, to the first two, nothing; to the third, about a Consort, "Yes, you shall; but be respectful to the Queen;--and now off with you; away!" [Coxe's _Walpole,_ i.