All looked to the Prince as their only saviour, not a thought nor a word being wasted upon Matthias.

Not a voice was raised in the assembly to vindicate the secret proceedings of the Catholic party, nor to oppose the measures which the Prince might suggest.

The terrible disaster had taught the necessity of union.

All parties heartily joined in the necessary steps to place the capital in a state of complete defence, and to assemble forthwith new troops to take the place of the army just annihilated.

The victor gained nothing by his victory, in comparison with the profit acquired by the states through their common misfortune.