He was incapable of a flaw in his calculations, but it was impossible for him quite to complete the demonstration before the arrival of de la Chatre.

Maurice received with courtesy the Marshal, who arrived on the 18th August, at the head of his contingent of 8000 foot and a few squadrons of cavalry, and there was great show of harmony between them.

For any practical purposes, de la Chatre might as well have remained in France.

For political ends his absence would have been preferable to his presence.
Maurice would have rejoiced, had the Marshal blundered longer along the road to the debateable land than he had done.

He had almost brought Julich to reduction.