renown, if it can only be obtained at the price of this frightful,
useless war. You stand alone! Without allies, it is impossible to
conquer. Why, then, brave certain ruin and destruction?"

The king's countenance was frightful to look at; his eyes were
flashing with rage, and his voice was like thunder, it was so loud
and threatening.

" Enough of this!" said he; "you were called here, not to advise,
but to receive my commands. The brother has heard you patiently, but
now the King of Prussia stands before you, and demands of you
obedience and submission. We are going to battle; this is settled;
and your complaints and fears will not alter my determination But
all those who fear to follow me on the battle-field, have my
permission to remain at home, and pass their time in love idyls.
Who, amongst you all, prefers this? Let him speak, and he shall
follow his own inclinations."

"None of us could do that," said Prince Henry, passionately "If the
King of Prussia calls his soldiers, they will all come and follow
their chieftain joyfully, though they are marching to certain death.
I have already given you my personal opinion; it now rests with me
to obey you, as a soldier, as a subject. This I will do joyfully,
without complaining."

"I also," said Prince Augustus William, earnestly. "Like my brother,
I will know how to subdue my own opinions and fears, and to follow
in silent obedience my king and my chieftain."

The king threw a glance of hatred upon the pale, disturbed