His judgment was clearest and surest when responsibility pressed heaviest on him and when difficulties gathered thickest around him.

To his skill, energy and presence of mind his country owed some glorious days.

But, though eminently successful in battles, he was not eminently successful in campaigns.

He gained immense renown at William's expense; and yet there was, as respected the objects of the war, little to choose between the two commanders.

Luxemburg was repeatedly victorious; but he had not the art of improving a victory.