None would change their religion, and none would consent, voluntarily, to abandon for ever their homes, friends, and property.
"Such a peace," he said, "would be poor and pitiable indeed." These, then, were the sentiments of the party now about to negotiate.

The mediator was anxious for a settlement, because the interests of the Imperial house required it.

The King of Spain was desirous of peace, but was unwilling to concede a hair.

The Prince of Orange was equally anxious to terminate the war, but was determined not to abandon the objects for which it had been undertaken.

A favorable result, therefore, seemed hardly possible.