They were bound, therefore, to exert themselves to the utmost, but more would not be required of them than it would be possible to fulfil.
Van der Myle replied that nothing would be left undone by their High Mightinesses to support the King faithfully and according to their promise.
On the 5th, Villeroy came to the ambassadors, bringing with him a letter from the King for the States-General, and likewise a written reply to the declarations made orally and in writing by the ambassadors to his Majesty.
The letter of Henry to "his very dear and good friends, allies, and confederates," was chiefly a complimentary acknowledgment of the expressions of gratitude made to him on part of the States-General, and warm approbation of their sage resolve to support the cause of Brandenburg and Neuburg.

He referred them for particulars to the confidential conferences held between the commissioners and himself.

They would state how important he thought it that this matter should be settled now so thoroughly as to require no second effort at any future time when circumstances might not be so propitious; and that he intended to risk his person, at the head of his army, to accomplish this result.
To the ambassadors he expressed his high satisfaction at their assurances of affection, devotion, and gratitude on the part of the States.

He approved and commended their resolution to assist the Elector and the Palatine in the affair of the duchies.

He considered this a proof of their prudence and good judgment, as showing their conviction that they were more interested and bound to render this assistance than any other potentates or states, as much from the convenience and security to be derived from the neighbourhood of princes who were their friends as from dangers to be apprehended from other princes who were seeking to appropriate those provinces.