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

CHAPTER X
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A small contemporary event; which would concern Voltaire and others that concern us.

Three months ago, April 14th, 1752, the Berlin Powder-Magazine flew aloft with horrible crash; [In--Helden-Geschichte--( iii.

531) the details.]--and would be audible to Voltaire, in this his Second Act.

Events, audible or not, never cease.
"Prince Henri," in Demon's opinion, "is the amiablest of the House.

He is polite, generous, and loves good company.


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