Frederick the Great discussion post 12

[cahn]

Every time I am amazed and enchanted that this is still going on! Truly DW is the Earthly Paradise!

All the good stuff continues to be archived at rheinsberg :)

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Re: Volz

[cahn]

Oh, I'll never doubt your loyalty, never!
My life would otherwise be bitter remorse. (*cough* *cough*)

Man, I am the most unironic reader in the world, which is my other problem with ingesting history (and biographers, I suppose). I was reading this and thinking, awwww, it's really sweet, and -- why is selenak coughing? -- OH. YEAH. THAT. (And it's not like I'll ever forget about That Lunch, my fave!)

(Grumbkow: shows up about a month later with BOUNDARIES! advice.)

If you love me, send me a ribbon you have worn for fourteen days. (...)
Grumbkow: Oh for God's sake.

HAHAHAHA omg I mean I know this is all very tragic but Grumbkow, I have a lot of sympathy for your position.

The Duke shows so much ésprit that it is impossible to ever tire of him. He is a wonderful raconteur, and always high spirited. He is very vivacious and yet knows how to control his vivacity in a way that enable him to charm both more sedate people and those like him and me, the foolish ones. I'll tell you some of his zingers when we meet; they will delight you!

This is totally fascinating! Also kind of hilarious to read right after reading MT's warnings to Joseph not to be taken in by ésprit Not Like Other People She Might Know :) I wonder if she and Franzl had talks about Fritz's reaction to him :D

Re: Volz

[selenak]

I wonder if she and Franzl had talks about Fritz's reaction to him

Well, Franzl had been charmed as well, and undoubtedly he told her right up to her own ascension to the throne they'd have a good ally in this likeable Crown Prince of Prussia. Who even send them a tasty wedding present, don't forget! No matter how much his father complained about not getting an invite.

Post- "Hi, how about you and your girl give me Silesia and I protect you selflessly from the French with my army!" letter that arrived once MT's father had died, I doubt they discussed that youthful meeting again.