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From "L'lIistoire Des Chicns Cclebrcs.
FREDERICK I HE SECONDS DOG.
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Near the end of the seven years War, be-
tween the Prussians and the Poles, Freder-
lex the Great, who was near sighted, found
himself, in dark night, entirely alone at
distance from his army. He had reason to
apprcbend IA rencontre with numerous de-
tacmcnts of Cossacks rowing in the vicinity.
He rambled here and there, when his dog
of Danish breed, who always accompanied
him, placed his paw suddenly against the
breast of his horse, AS if to hinder him from
advancing, but falling in this he turned to
the King himself and taking the skirt of his
coat into his mouth. sought to detain him.


Frederick, who had experienced in many
encounters, the particular fidelity of his dog,
was a,tonished at his conduct. Suspectng
something extraordinary, he stops, looks a.
round him, but pcrceives no person. Hc
listens but he hears nothing. Not content
ed with these precautions, he dlsmounts and
walks to the rear, to the great delight OF his
dog who lcaped for joy. Choosing firm
piece of ground, the King lay down and Plac-
ed his car to the earth. He immediately
heard sudden and distant sound, extending
along the banks Of the river-he listened and
is satisfied that his dog has advised him ofhis
danger. He soon after, by the light of the
Moon, deserted large body OF cavalry, oc-
cupying an extensive plain


In this hazardous situation. .Frederck
lost no time; he sought refuge under the frs
arch of bridge, over which the cavalry wa
advancing, in profound silence. Never wa
the prince in such imminent danger; thu
least movement might betray him, and to b.
made prisoner without resistance, was t
tarnsh his exploits, perhaps lose his re
nown.


i To aggravatc his distress, his dog, VIII
could not endure the sight Of his master
enemies, began to bark. At this crifica