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NHG-P.758.033
14 Jul 1758:11,12 (93)
The character of the present King of Prussia, (drawn by Mr.
De Voltaire) . . . The King of Prussia employs himself in
times of peace in the following manner: He rises at five;
on business till seven, dresses and receives letters and
petitions till nine; from nine to eleven with his ministers;
then on the parade, to exercise the guards; dines at half
an hour after twelve with some of his officers; a half an
hour after one he retires till five; then somebody reads to
him till seven; then the concert; at nine come the men of
genius, they sup half an hour after, and converse till
eleven; then the King retires, and at twelve goes to bed.--
He is a statesman, soldier, author, and musician;
indefatigable in business; and by method overlooks and
directs everything; . . . [2 more lines]
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