He was a prince of the Empire.

He was of German descent, of Saxon race, a great general, father of his soldiers, who would protect Europe against a Turkish invasion better than the bastions of Vienna could do.

He would be agreeable to the Catholics, while the Protestants could live under him without anxiety because the Jesuits would be powerless with him.

It would be a master-stroke if the princes would unite upon him.

The King of France would necessarily be pleased with it, the King of Great Britain delighted.
At last the model candidate had been found.