History of Frederick the Second, Called Frederick the Great.
CHAPTER XXIII.
FREDERICK THE GREAT AT SANS SOUCI.
Days of Peace and Prosperity.--The Palace of Sans Souci.--Letter from Marshal Keith.--Domestic Habits of the King.--Frederick’s Snuff-boxes.--Anecdotes.--Severe Discipline of the Army.-- Testimony of Baron Trenck.--The Review.--Death of the “Divine Emilie.”--The King’s Revenge.--Anecdote of the Poor Schoolmaster.-- The Berlin Carousal.--Appearance of his Majesty.--Honors conferred upon Voltaire 375