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

CHAPTER X
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Has lodging in the King's House; goes shifting and visiting about, wherever he can live gratis; and strives all he can to amass money.

Has to be in boots and uniform every three days.

Three months of the year practically with his regiment: but the shifts he has for avoiding expense are astonishing."...
What an illuminative "Idea" are the Walpole-Selwyn Circles picking up for their money!--.


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