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

CHAPTER X
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Where, when, how, or with what impression left on either side, we do not learn.

It was not much of a Camp for military admiration, this of the French.

[_Memoires de Noailles_ (passim).] There were old soldiers of distinction in it here and there; a few young soldiers diligently studious of their art; and a great many young fops of high birth and high ways, strutting about "in red-heeled shoes," with "Commissions got from Court" for this War, and nothing of the soldier but the epaulettes and plumages,--apt to be "insolent" among their poorer comrades.

From all parties, young and old, even from that insolent red-heel party, nothing but the highest finish of politeness could be visible on this particular occasion.

Doubtless all passed in the usual satisfactory manner; and the Crown-Prince got his pleasant excursion, and materials, more or less, for after thought and comparison.


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