The Junkers were the stereotypical Prussians.
When after their beaſtly ſport and pleaſure Mounſieur Libid[inoſo] heat of luſt was ſomewhat aſſwaged, and ready to goe, féeling his pocket for a venereall remuneration [i.e., a copper coin] finds nothing but a Teſter, or at leaſt ſo little, that it was not ſufficient to pleaſe dame Pleaſure for her hire. … My Ladie would not beléeue Monſ. Libid. a great while, but ſearched and féeled for more coine, …
... There, when in Solemn State he pleas'd to ride, Poor Scepter'd slaves ran Henchboys by his side: …
Gulden appeared at a loss for an instant reply. I want plenty to do, he replied, presently. I want to be in on everything. I want to be free to kill a man when I like. . . . Gulden, I'll split the difference between us. I'll leave you free to do as you like. But all the others—every man—must take orders from me.
I want plenty to do,
I want to be in on everything. I want to be free to kill a man when I like.
Gulden, I'll split the difference between us. I'll leave you free to do as you like. But all the others—every man—must take orders from me.
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