to give up all his conquests.

Twenty years of wars and reverses were not to suffice for that.

Fortune, however, was tiring of being favorable to France; Marshals Duras and Humieres were unable to hamper the movements of the Duke of Lorraine, Charles V., and of the Elector of Bavaria; the French garrisons of Mayence and of Bonn were obliged to capitulate after an heroic defence their munitions failed.

The king recalled Marshal Luxembourg to the head of his armies.

The able courtier had managed to get reconciled with Louvois.