Nevertheless there was, as yet, no great coalition against her.

The House of Austria, indeed, had appealed to arms.

But with the House of Austria alone the House of Bourbon could easily deal.

Other powers were still looking in doubt to England for the signal; and England, though her aspect was sullen and menacing, still preserved neutrality.

That neutrality would not have lasted so long, if William could have relied on the support of his Parliament and of his people.