History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great.
CHAPTER XIX.
THE INVASION OF BOHEMIA.
Correspondence between Frederick and Voltaire.--Voltaire’s Visit to Frederick.--Domestic Habits of the King.--Unavailing Diplomacy of Voltaire.--The New Alliance.--The Renewal of War.--The Siege of Prague.--The Advance upon Vienna.--Darkening Prospects.--The Pandours.--Divisions in Council.--Sickness of Louis XV.--Energy of Frederick.--Distress of the Army 326