He fell into disfavor not long after that unsuccessful little mission in the first Silesian War, of which the reader has lost remembrance.

Good for nothing in diplomacy, thought Friedrich, but agreeable as company.

"Company in tents, in the seat of War, has its unpleasantness," thought Algarotti;--and began very privately sounding the waters at Dresden for an eligible situation; so that there has ensued a quarrel since; then humble apologies followed by profound silence,--till now there is reconcilement.

It is admitted Friedrich had some real love for Algarotti; Algarotti, as we gather, none at all for him; but only for his greatness.

They parted again (February, 1753) without quarrel, but for the last time; [Algarotti-Correspondence (-- OEuvres de Frederic,--xviii.