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

CHAPTER VIII
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We have undergone all sorts of misfortune here [Maxen, what not], at the moment we were least expecting them.
Nevertheless, there remains to us courage and hope; here are Auxiliaries [Hereditary Prince and 12,000] on the point of arriving; there is reason to think that the end of our Campaign will be less frightful than seemed likely three weeks ago.

May you, Madam, enjoy all the happiness that I wish you.

May all the world become acquainted with your virtues, imitate them, and admire you as I do.

May you be persuaded that.. .-- F." 3.
"FREYBERG, 16th February, 1760.
"MADAM,--It is to my great regret that I importune Your Highness so often with my Letters.

Your bounties, Madam, have spoiled me;--it will teach you to be more chary of them to others.


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