But De Lorges, nephew to Turenne, succeeded him in the command, and possessed a great share of the genius and capacity of his predecessor.

By his skilful operations, the French were enabled to repass the Rhine, without considerable loss; and this retreat was deemed equally glorious with the greatest victory.

The valor of the English troops, who were placed in the rear, greatly contributed to save the French army.

They had been seized with the same passion as the native troops of France for their brave general, and fought with ardor to revenge his death on the Germans.

The duke of Marlborough, then Captain Churchill, here learned the rudiments of that art which he afterwards practised with such fatal success against France.
The prince of Conde left the army in Flanders under the command of Luxembourg; and carrying with him a considerable reenforcement, succeeded to Turenne's command.