History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great.
CHAPTER II.
LIFE IN THE PALACE.
The Palace of Wusterhausen.--Wilhelmina and Fritz.--Education of the Crown Prince.--Rising Dislike of the Father for his Son.--The Mother’s Sympathy.--The double Marriage.--Character of George I.-- The King of England visits Berlin.--Wilhelmina’s Account of the Interview.--Sad Fate of the Wife of George I.--The Giant Guard.-- Despotism of Frederick William.--The Tobacco Parliament.--A brutal Scene.--Death of George I.--The Royal Family of Prussia.-- Augustus, King of Poland.--Corruption of his Court.--Cruel Treatment of Fritz.--Insane Conduct of the King 36