History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great.
CHAPTER XV.
THE WAR IN SILESIA.
The Encampment at Brieg.--Bombardment.--Diplomatic Intrigues.-- Luxury of the Spanish Minister.--Rising Greatness of Frederick.-- Frederick’s Interview with Lord Hyndford.--Plans of France.-- Desperate Prospects of Maria Theresa.--Anecdote of Frederick.-- Joint Action of England and Holland.--Heroic Character of Maria Theresa.--Coronation of the Queen of Hungary 265