78, 90).] and the French were really pushing forward, in an attitude of indignant energy, to execute the same.

As shall be noticed by and by.

And through Rothenburg, through Schmettau, by many channels, Friedrich is assiduously in communication with them; encouraging, advising, urging; their affairs being in a sort his, ever since the signing of those mutual Engagements, May 22d, June 5th.

And now enough of that hypothetic Diplomatic stuff.
War lies ahead, inevitable to Friedrich.

He has gradually increased his Army by 18,000; inspection more minute and diligent than ever, has been quietly customary of late; Walrave's fortification works, impregnable or nearly so, the work at Neisse most of all, Friedrich had resolved to SEE completed,--before that French Treaty were signed.