CHAPTER XXXII.

THE END OF THE FIFTH CAMPAIGN.

Incessant Marches and Battles.--Letter from Frederick to D’Argens.-- Letter to his Brother Henry.--Berlin summoned to Surrender.-- Sacking of the City.--Letter to D’Argens.--Desperate Resolves of Frederick.--The Resort of Suicide.--Remarkable Address of Frederick to his Generals.--Bloody Battle of Torgau.--Dismal Night-scene.-- Familiarity of the King with the Soldiers.--Winter Quarters at Freiberg.--Singular Letter to the Countess of Camas.--Death of the Princess Amelia.--Anecdotes of the King.--His domestic Habits.-- His unscrupulous Measures to obtain Men and Money.--Letter of Charlotte of Mecklenburg 507