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

CHAPTER II
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Princes are ruled by their interest; cannot follow their feelings.

Let me have an explicit answer; say, at Wesel, where I am to be on the 24th,'" ten days hence.

Britannic Majesty is at Hanover, and can answer within that time.

"This he twice told me, 'Wesel, 24th,' in the course of our interview.

Permit me to recommend the matter to your Lordship,"-- my Lord Harrington, now attending the Britannic Majesty.
"During the whole audience," adds Dickens, "the King was in extreme good humor; and not only heard with attention all the considerations I offered, but was not the least offended at any objections I made to what he said.


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