Though it was strongly fortified and well defended, he carried on his operations with such spirit and assiduity, that in about six weeks the garrison surrendered the place on honourable terms.

In the meantime the duke of Marlborough repaired to Berlin, where he negotiated for a reinforcement of eight thousand Prussians, to serve under prince Eugene in Italy during the next campaign.

Thence he proceeded to the court of Hanover, where, as in all other places, he was received with particular marks of distinction.

When he arrived at the Hague, he was congratulated by the states-general on his victories at Schellenberg and Blenheim, and as much considered in Holland as if he had been actually stadt-holder.

He had received a second letter from the emperor couched in the warmest terms of acknowledgment, and was declared prince of the empire.