He had never learned the art of war, nor had he the least ambition to acquire it.

Devoted to his pleasures, he depraved those under his command, and injured the cause for which he was contending.

Nothing but defeat and disgrace were expected by the purer patriots from such guidance.

"The benediction of God," wrote Albada, "cannot be hoped for under this chieftain, who by life and manners is fitter to drive swine than to govern pious and honorable men." The event justified the prophecy.

After a few trifling operations before Groningen, Hohenlo was summoned to the neighbourhood of Coewerden, by the reported arrival of Martin Schenck, at the head of a considerable force.
On the 15th of June, the Count marched all night and a part of the follow morning, in search of the enemy.