Frederick the Great discussion post 9

[cahn]

...I leave you guys alone for one weekend and it's time for a new Fritz post, lol!

I'm gonna reply to the previous post comments but I guess new letter-reading, etc. should go in this one :)

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Re: Maupertuis, or: Gossipy Sensationalist of Prussia

[selenak]

D'Argens: how to distract my royal patron from the death of his favourite sister and his self-caused defeat in battle? I'm still French, so I can't exaxtly say "hope you'll kick our asses in the next battle, Sire". Oh, I know! Gossip about the competition always does the trick with Fritz. Even if it's the dead competion.

Maupertuis: given he had every reason to be incensed at Voltaire and to be grateful to Fritz for the support, I think it's entirely possible he might at least have heavily hinted, along the lines of "also, Sire, you know the REAL reason why that bastard has it in for me? Other than competing for your gracious self, of course. I was, cough, well, at times rather close to the late Marquise..."

Re: Maupertuis, or: Gossipy Sensationalist of Prussia

[cahn]

AHAHAHAHA that would be hilarious if Maupertuis said that, and if everyone sort of knew the lay of the land between Voltaire and Fritz (which they must all have known, right?) I could see that he might think it... good for his cause to remind Fritz about Emilie, lol.

Re: Maupertuis, or: Gossipy Sensationalist of Prussia

[mildred_of_midgard]

Maupertuis: given he had every reason to be incensed at Voltaire and to be grateful to Fritz for the support, I think it's entirely possible he might at least have heavily hinted

*nod* I could see that.