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Prepared by D.R. Thompson

Carlyle's "History of Friedrich II of Prussia"

BOOK VII.
FEARFUL SHIPWRECK OF THE DOUBLE-MARRIAGE
PROJECT.
February-November, 1730.

Chapter I.
ENGLAND SENDS THE EXCELLENCY HOTHAM TO BERLIN.
Things, therefore, are got to a dead-lock at Berlin: rebellious
Womankind peremptorily refuse Weissenfels, and take to a bed of
sickness; inexpugnable there, for the moment. Baireuth is but a weak
middle term; and there are disagreements on it. Answer from England,
affirmative or even negative, we have yet none. Promptly affirmative,
that might still avail, and be an honorable outcome. Perhaps better
pause till that arrive, and declare itself?--Friedrich Wilhelm knows
nothing of the Villa mission, of the urgencies that have been used in
England: but, in present circumstances, he can pause for their answer.
MAJESTY AND CROWN-PRINCE WITH HIM MAKE A RUN TO
DRESDEN
To outward appearance, Friedrich Wilhelm, having written that
message to Baireuth, seems easier in mind; quiet with the Queen;
though dangerous for exploding if Wilhelmina and the Prince come in
view. Wilhelmina mostly squats; Prince, who has to be in view, gets
slaps and strokes "daily (JOURNELLEMENT)," says the Princess,--or
almost daily. For the rest, it is evident enough, Weissenfels, if not got
passed through the Female Parliament, is thrown out on the second
reading, and so is at least finished. Ought we not to make a run to

Dresden, therefore, and apprise the Polish Majesty? Short run to
Dresden is appointed for February 18th; [Fassmann, p. 404.] and the
Prince-Royal, perhaps suspected of meditating something, and safer in
his Father's company than elsewhere, is to go. Wilhelmina had taken
leave of him, night of the 17th, in her Majesty's Apartment; and was in
the act of undressing for bed, when,--judge of a young Princess's terror
and surprise,--
"There stept into the anteroom," visible in the half-light there, a most
handsome little Cavalier, dressed, not succinctly as Colonel of the
Potsdam Giants, but "in magnificent French style.-- I gave a shriek, not
knowing who it was; and hid myself behind a screen. Madam de
Sonsfeld, my Governess, not less frightened than myself, ran out" to
see what audacious person, at such undue hour, it could be. "But she
returned next moment, accompanying the Cavalier, who was laughing
heartily, and whom I recognized for my Brother. His dress so altered
him, he seemed a different person. He was in the best humor possible.
"'I am come to bid you farewell once more, my dear Sister,' said he:
'and as I know the friendship you have for me, I will not keep you
ignorant of my designs. I go, and do not come back. I cannot endure the
usage I suffer; my patience is driven to an end. It is a favorable
opportunity for flinging off that odious yoke; I will glide out of
Dresden,