Henry's measures were admirably calculated to increase his power.

He scattered rich benefices lavishly among the clergy, lured on the soldiers of fortune with tempting bribes, and granted enviable privileges to the seaboard towns.

The citizens of Augsburg, after tasting his bounty, braved the menaces of his antagonist.

Hordes of brigands from Bohemia were attracted to his camp by brilliant largesses and the prospect of an easy booty.

The German cities, and particularly those along the Rhine, had always, pursuant to the policy of his ancestors, been the object of his peculiar favor, and the merchants of Worms were relieved from all imposts.