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

CHAPTER II
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As to the royal mind and understanding, what shall Bielfeld say?
That his Majesty sometimes makes ingenious and just remarks, and is laudably serious at all times, and can majestically hold his tongue, and stand with advanced leg, and eyes rather more than flush.

Sense of his dignity is high, as it ought to be; on great occasions you see pride and a kind of joy mantling in the royal countenance.

Has been known to make explosions, and to be very furious to Prince Fred and others, when pricked into:--but, my friend, what mortal is exempt from failings?
Majesty reads the English Newspapers every morning in bed, which are often biting.

Majesty has his Walmoden, a Hanoverian Improper Female, Countess of Yarmouth so called; quiet, autumnal, fair complexioned, stupid; who is much a comfort to him.

She keeps out of mischief, political or other; and gives Bielfeld a gracious nod now and then." [Bielfeld, i.


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