GREATER THAN THE KING.
During a campaign in Silesia Frederick the Great made it his habit to stroll through his camp in disguise at night, bo come into closer relations with his soldiers. One night he was stopped by a sentry, bnt giving the proper password, was permitted to proceed. Instead of doing so, however, he endeavoured to tempt the sentry into accepting a cigar, saying that a smoke would solace his long watch. * It is against the rales,’ said the soldier. * Bub you have my permission,' said Frederick. * Your permission !' cried the soldier. • And who are yon f * I am the King.’ * The King be hanged 1’ said the incorruptible sentry. * What would my captain say T’
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XVIII, 1 May 1897, Page 554
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118GREATER THAN THE KING. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVIII, Issue XVIII, 1 May 1897, Page 554
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