“Charles arrived around eight a.m. with a squadron of Drabants and began riding along the bank at the water’s edge to inspect… — Robert K. Massie Copy Share Image
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“[Charles XII] seldom took a more active part in the council than to cross his legs upon the table.” — Voltaire Copy Share Image
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