August 13, 1864.
⁂ The Prussian Bully takes his share of the plunder.
CHECK TO THE KING.
Bismarck (reads from 3,000 Citizens of Cologne). "In view of the miserable condition of the country, in view of a civil war, with its attendant sufferings and fearful calamities ... we couch a solemn protest against engaging in such a war...."
King of Prussia. "What is that? Dare my subjects object to be slaughtered! What next, I wonder?"
June 2, 1866.