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Prussia, with an invasion of Denmark to parry out, her

army to reorganize, her great neighbour burning with an "idea," which in- cludes the frontier of the Rhine, is occupied mainly with a discussion as to an oath of fealty. The aristocracy wish the oath to be taken by the Estates which have ceased to exist, and the Liberals are anxious that a year. it should not be taken at all. All Prussia is divided upon this im- portant question. The Ministry have resigned rather than assent to the oath, but are to resume power rather than quarrel with the King. In Prussia there is half-heartedness even in party strife.

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