Question: Chapter III. -- KURFURST FRIEDRICH II.

The First Friedrich's successor was a younger son, Friedrich II.; who lasted till 1471, above thirty years; and proved likewise a notable manager and governor. Very capable to assert himself, and his just rights, in this world. He was but Twenty-seven at his accession; but the Berlin Burghers, attempting to take some liberties with him, found he was old enough. He got the name IRONTEETH. Friedrich FERRATIS DENTIBUS, from his decisive ways then and afterwards. He had his share of brabbling with intricate litigant neighbors; quarrels now and then not to be settled without strokes. His worst war was with Pommern,--just claims disputed there, and much confused bickering, sieging and harassing in consequence: of which quarrel we must speak anon. It was he who first built the conspicuous Schloss or Palace at Berlin, having got the ground for it (same ground still covered by the actual fine Edifice, which is a second edition of Friedrich's) from the repentant Burghers; and took up his chief residence there. [1442-1431 (Nicolari, i. 81).]

But his principal achievement in Brandenburg History is his recovery of the Province called the Neumark to that Electorate. In the thriftless Sigismund times, the Neumark had been pledged, had been sold; Teutsch Ritterdom, to whose dominions it lay contiguous, had purchased it with money down. The Teutsch Ritters were fallen moneyless enough since then; they offered to pledge the Neumark to Friedrich, who accepted, and advanced the sum: after a while the Teutsch Ritters, for a small farther sum, agreed to sell Neumark. [Michaelis, i. 301.] Into which Transaction, with its dates and circumstances, let us cast one glance, for our behoof afterwards. The Teutsch Ritters were an opulent domineering Body in Sigismund's early time; but they are now come well down in Friedrich II.'s! And are coming ever lower. Sinking steadily, or with desperate attempts to rise, which only increase the speed downwards, ever since that fatal Tannenberg Business, 15th July, 1410. Here is the sad progress of their descent to the bottom; divided into three stages or periods:-- 1. How old was Friedrich II when he took over?
2. How long did he stay?
3. When did his term end?
4. How did he end arguments?
5. What achievement is he known for?
6. Who bought the Neumark?
7. Did they leave a deposit?
8. Who did they pledge it to?
9. Did they keep it?
10. What did they do with it?
11. What is the Neumark
12. Where did the Teutsch Ritters end up?
13. What happened in 1410?
14. What was the date?
15. Whose land was next to Neumark?
16. What did they lose after the left a deposit?
17. What was Friedrich's nickname?
18. Was he good at his job?
19. Who thought he was old enough?
20. What did he construct in Berlin? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers: 1. Twenty-seven
2. above thirty years
3. 1471
4. with strokes
5. recovery of Neumark to that Electorate
6. Teutsch Ritterdom
7. yes
8. Friedrich
9. no
10. sold it
11. a Province
12. the bottom
13. that fatal Tannenberg Business
14. 15th July
15. Teutsch Ritterdom
16. money
17. Ironteeth
18. yes
19. the Berlin Burghers
20. Schloss

Question: CHAPTER XIII.

MR. TAPPITT IN HIS COUNTING-HOUSE.

Luke Rowan, when he left the cottage, walked quickly back across the green towards Baslehurst. He had sauntered out slowly on his road from the brewery to Bragg's End, being in doubt as to what he would do when he reached his destination; but there was no longer room for doubt now; he had said that to Rachel's mother which made any further doubt impossible, and he was resolved that he would ask Rachel to be his wife. He had spoken to Mrs. Ray of his intention in that respect as though he thought that such an offer on his part might probably be rejected, and in so speaking had at the time spoken the truth; but he was eager, sanguine, and self-confident by nature, and though he was by no means disposed to regard himself as a conquering hero by whom any young lady would only be too happy to find herself beloved, he did not at the present moment look forward to his future fate with despair. He walked quickly home along the dusty road, picturing to himself a happy prosperous future in Baslehurst, with Rachel as his wife, and the Tappitts living in some neighbouring villa on an income paid to old Tappitt by him out of the proceeds of the brewery. That was his present solution of the brewery difficulty. Tappitt was growing old, and it might be quite as well not only for himself, but for the cause of humanity in Devonshire, that he should pass the remainder of his life in that dignity which comfortable retirement from business affords. He did not desire Tappitt for a partner any more than Tappitt desired him. Nevertheless he was determined to brew beer, and was anxious to do so if possible on the spot where his great-uncle Bungall had commenced operations in that line. 1. Where did Rowan walk?
2. from where?
3. was he walking quickly?
4. His road went from where?
5. Was he sure what he was going to do?
6. Who did he say that to?
7. Was he planning to ask Rachel something?
8. What?
9. Who had he talked to about it?
10. Did he think he might be rejected?
11. Where was he imagining his future to be?
12. with whom?
13. who would be living in a nearby villa?
14. Was the brewery doing great?
15. Was Tappitt young?
16. did he want Tappitt as a partner?
17. Did Tapitt want to be his partner?
18. What was he determined to do?
19. who is his great uncle? Provide a numbered list of answers.
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A numbered of answers:
1. Towards Baslehurst
2. The cottage
3. Yes
4. From the brewery to Bragg's End
5. No
6. unknown
7. Yes
8. To be his wife
9. To Mrs. Ray
10. Yes
11. Baslehurst
12. Rachel
13. The Tappitts
14. No
15. No
16. no
17. No
18. To brew beer
19. Bungall