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These words were uttered in a tone of despair; but Frederick

calmly and solemnly replied, "What can God do with you? Through

you he can exhibit his power and goodness. He would draw from you

a glory, which none other could render him; you, against whom,

the cries of the world have been for so long a time raised-you,

whose deeds are detested--" (The Unknown started at this

unaccustomed language, but was astonished to find that it excited

no anger in his bosom, but rather communicated to it a degree of

alleviation.) "What glory," pursued Frederick, "will accrue to

God? A general cry of supplication has risen against you before

his throne; among your accusers, some no doubt have been

stimulated by jealousy of the power you have exercised; but more,

by the deplorable security of your own heart, which has endured

until this day. But, when you yourself shall rise to condemn your

life, and become your own accuser, then, oh! then, God will be

glorified! And you ask what he can do with you?