Show KING FREDERICK AND SENTRY London Tribune Frederick the Great of Prussia often told a laughable story of an experience 06 his own During one of oj his cam cath campaigns cam campaigns in Silesia he made It his habit to stroll through his camp in disguise at night to come In touch with his sol aol soldiers soldiers diers One night he was stopped by a sentry but giving the proper password was as permitted to proceed Instead of ot doing so however he tie endeavored to tempt the sentry into accepting a cigar saying that a smoke would solace his long watch It Is against the rules rule said the soldier holdier But you have my permission said the king Your permission Who are ar you I am the king The king be hanged said id the in Inc c sentry What would my say |