Van-der-noot took refuge in Holland.

Van-der-mersh, freed by the Austrians, was generously pardoned, and again became an obscure citizen.
All attempts at independence were repressed by strong Austrian garrisons, and could not fail to be awakened at the approach of the French armies.

La Fayette appeared to comprehend and approve of this plan.

It was agreed that the Marechal de Rochambeau should be appointed commander-in-chief of the army that threatened Belgium, that La Fayette should have under his orders a considerable _corps_ that would invade the country, and then La Fayette would command alone in the Netherlands.
Rochambeau, old and worn out by inactivity, would thus only receive the honour due to his rank.

La Fayette would in reality direct the whole of the campaign and of the armed propaganda of the revolution.