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

CHAPTER XIII
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Daun ought to be far on with the conquest of that Country?
Might have had it, say judges, if he had been as swift as some .-- At Zorndorf, among the Russian Prisoners were certain Generals, Soltikof, Czernichef, Sulkowski the Pole, proud people in their own eyes: no lodging for them but the cellars of Custrin.

Russian Generals complained, "Is this a lodging for Field-Officers of rank!" Friedrich was not used to profane swearing, or vituperative outbursts; but he answered to the effect: "Silence, ye incendiary individuals.

Is there a choice left of lodgings, and for you above others!" Upon which they lay silent for some days, till better suited; in fact, till exchanged,--and perhaps will soon turn up on us again..


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